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First Time I Derma Rolled my Face for Acne Scars, Acne, and Wrinkles/fine Lines

UPDATED FROM Makeupvixen
2 months post

Did my second rolling treatment just over a week ago!

$10
So far I haven't noticed much difference yet but I've only rolled two times now so I'm not expecting to much difference yet. One difference I've noticed is my skin a couple of days right after the treatment. I've been using a Hylaronic acid serum & a vitamin C serum right after and it plumps up my scars and fine lines. So love that but it only last a couple of days! I did purchase a 1.5mm w/some numbing cream that I plan on trying next month. This time I did go with the 1mm again w/out a numbing cream. I do take it easy on my face, I don't want to harm my skin more than it already is. I only bleed a tiny bit w/the 1mm roller and it doesn't really hurt much. I will keep you all updated!

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Do you experience any dryness or flaking after rolling? Any bleeding?
He said he bled abit with the 1mm. I have heard that some drying has occurred. Also the vit c and hyaluronic acid is very good.
Yes very little bleeding. More so on my forehead, not really anywhere else. It was a very small amount, dots of blood. My face is nice & tight right after but no flaking or dryness. If ur planning on rolling, u will have to hydrate ur skin a lot right after. I did every hour after I rolled for the whole night. Your skin will soak it up immediately.
Ok thanks, so vitamin c and hyaluronic are the best moisturisers? Sorry, I don't really know what's good. I tried hyaluronic once but felt drier. Not that dewy feeling I was anticipating..
Ok thanks, so vitamin c and hyaluronic are the best moisturisers? Sorry, I don't really know what's good. I tried hyaluronic once but felt drier. Not that dewy feeling I was anticipating..
Yes I use vitamin C because it helps collagen production and the Hylaronic acid for hydration and for a plumping effect. Here's what I bought from amazon. I'm happy w/this product. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CLILRMY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You'll probably have to copy & paste the link in ur browser. It's 100% pure Hylaronic acid I bought threw amazon! only $12.99, def not a bad deal. Some ppl also use coconut oil for moisturizing, I haven't tried that yet so I can't say if it works but I plan on trying it next time.

Thank you for keeping your review up to date, we appreciate it!

I purchased a. 5mm and a 1mm dermaroller.. Think that'll work?

Just checking in for an update to see how you are making out with your treatments. Are you happy with your results so far?

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Today is the first time I've derma rolled my face....

Today is the first time I've derma rolled my face. I used a 1mm titanium roller that I bought off of amazon for around $10. I did not use any numbing cream and don't feel the need to yet. I used a Hylaronic acid serum & a vitamin C serum afterwards. If i do see some improvement then I will try the 1.5mm and maybe a numbing cream. I plan to roll once a month and give my face time to heel and rebuild collagen.

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Welcome to the community and thank you for documenting your dermarolling experience here on RealSelf. How do you clean your roller after use? I look forward to your updates, be sure to keep us posted - Good Luck!
Ty very much! I'm looking forward to documenting my journey w/the derma roll. I actually soak the roller in alcohol before and after use.
Just FYI, I soaked mine in alcohol also but when I used it again the roller would stick in places and not turn, left some scratches on my face where it dragged across, rather than roll. It was a cheap roller from Amazon. Planning on buying another

I rolled my laugh lines and a few scars on my face today. Also rolled my neck lines. I have had horizontal ring necks since I was a baby but it seems to be getting worse with age. A few words of advice if you want to maximize your results: 1. Formulate a pre and post rolling skin care routine. Stick to it! Here's what I did pre treatment : alternate between retin-A and vitamin C serum every night. Apply god sunblock during the day. I made my own vitamin c following instructions on [RS bleep].org(I bought all my equipment from there actually). 2. Rolling treatment: I used a 1.5mm dermastamp and a 1.5 mm dermaroller and also a few single needles. I rolled my entire neck(avoiding Adam's apple) and parts of my face. I then stamped the specific scars I want to address. Stamping gives you denser pricking. I also have a 22 year old boil scar on my nose for which a stamp would have been too big so I got a single needle and densely pricked the scar from various angle.i didn't experience any bleeding except where I used the single needle. I will repeat this in three weeks. Please don't roll any sooner with this needle length or your skin will become worse. If you have 0.5mmstamp/roller, you can use that once or twice a week. 3. Post rolling use ann ointment that is rich in vitamin A. I used infadolan that is also sold on xx.org

4.for the next three days I will continue with only infadolan and then resume my pre-treatment regimen until my next rolling session.

It will give good results for sure. Keep rollin!!! :-)
Have you tried this treatment too on your skin? I'm keen to try it. Have you seen good results on others?
I disinfect my roller using rubbing alcohol or rinse with hot water and let it dry. I put in the freezer after cleaning to maintain the sharpness.
Good advice! Ty :-)
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