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Dermaroller Effective for Upper Lip Wrinkles

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I have been using a Derma-roller for about 12...

chelseapadgetJanuary 8, 2013
WORTH IT$30

I have been using a Derma-roller for about 12 months. I use a 1.0mm length needle every other week for 4 weeks, then off for 2. I then restart the every other week schedule. I am fairly vigorous...rolling back and forth while pushing the roller into skin.

I have had about a 75% reduction in my upper lip wrinkles with this treatment. I had one long jagged line on the left side of upper lip that has now completely disappeared since my last session (last Tues.).

My goal is to start working on my neck wrinkles after my lip wrinkles are totally gone.

Does anyone else have a positive experience with removing wrinkles with the derma roller?

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I am a nurse who has knowledge of the skin and how it works with reguards to injury. This knowledge is helpful for performing this procedure with a derma-roller.

Replies (14)

KTA
January 23, 2013
Hi chelseapadget: I have smoker lines and I am tired of getting filler that only last 2 months. I have been thinking about getting the derma roller for a while now. I don't know who to purchase it from, plus, what are the instructions with the after care, etc. using creams and such? Any info would be helpful. Thank you so much and I'm so glad this is helping you and there is something out there that could really help with this. I'm not even a smoker!
chelseapadget
March 31, 2013
I went to Ebay and bought mine. Only paid about 10 dollars for it. I use Vitamin C and Retin-A with the roller and after it's use. Then I apply vasaline to the area. This helps it fade quicker and soothes the area. Good luck!!
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arnoldbe
March 31, 2013
Hey I just bought one and have used it once on some stretch marks on my stomach. I got a 1.5 mm. I thought I'd try it out there first before using on my face! It really didn't hurt at all but made the area red for awhile. Does it make your face red and inflamed at all? Can you wear makeup afterwards?
chelseapadget
March 31, 2013
Yes, it does make my face red for about 3 days before it fades completely away. You shouldn't wear any makeup for 24 hours after you roll. Hope this helps!! Good luck.
Carlacar
October 8, 2013
Hey arnoldbe - where did you get the single needle dermaroller? Thanks :)
chelseapadget
October 9, 2013
Yes it makes my upper lip red and inflamed...I don't use makeup but I wouldn't recomend using makeup until it is totally healed...
Jean77
January 13, 2015
Yeah, derma needling or derma stamping or derma pen, all these things are really good to do to your aging skin. It will rejuvenate it and improve it. It does take about a year to really see results though. I do needling with Tria home laser and that works well.
Summer girl 13
January 25, 2015
Do use numbing cream and if so what kind and where can it be bought? thanks!
sf78717
January 26, 2016
Where did you get your derma roller and what is it called?
kookywit
May 22, 2016
You can buy them on Amazon, but I made sure to buy a good quality one that is supposedly only sold to Professionals. I bought Dr. Roller 1.5mm, and I didn't get the one with 540 needles as it scared me. Mine has three rows of needles. I thought I'd be able to control it better. Now I'm studying all the ways to do it. I want to do around my mouth and perhaps the sides of my face as I've got dark patches of sun damage.
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May 2013, I am still using a single needle on my...

chelseapadgetMay 6, 2013
May 2013, I am still using a single needle on my upper lip lines followed with an application of Retin-A and Vitamin C. The lines are now barely noticable. When I am done with the upper lips, which will be soon, I am going to see if I can reverse the sagging in my upper eye lids. I will keep you updated.

What I have found so far is that you must be patient...this is a slow process, but it will last for years once the collagen is built up. I have seen the best results in the areas that have been pricked deep enough to bleed, so use at least a 1mm. Don't space the treatments too close together. I do them 2 weeks apart x 6 times (approx.) then give my skin a rest for about 6-8 months or more (up to a year). Also remember that your wrinkles may appear worse before they start going away...I don't know why this is, but it has happened to me each time. Good luck and I will keep you updated...I would like to know about others experiences also please!!

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KTA
May 7, 2013
Chelsea what do you mean by a single needle? Did you use the derma roller first on your lip lines and then a single needle? Thanks for the info.
chelseapadget
October 9, 2013
I don't do both at the same time...I use a single tattoo needle bought off of Ebay and I vigorously poke my single wrinkles with it...yes they do bleed.
ps25
May 12, 2013
is the derma roller device a one time use only? does each treatment require a new device?
chelseapadget
October 9, 2013
The rollers are not just 1 time use..in fact, I am still using the same rollers that I started with...about a year
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Teryosha
July 25, 2013
chelseapadget, you use retina-a right after the rolling with the fresh needle holes in the face? Or do you allow the holes to heal up (like 24 hour e.g.) and then use retina-a?
chelseapadget
October 9, 2013
I use Retin-A and Vitamin C serum right after rolling...I roll at night...in the morning I put on vasaline to keep the area soft...I use the vasaline for about 3 days, then I go back to using my products (Vitamin C and Retin-A)
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Teryosha
October 16, 2013
Thank you for your reply. :-)
Carlacar
September 2, 2013
Hi - I also use dermarollering but have not had excelent results yet with upper lip lines. How do you use your roller for upper lip lines may I ask? I saw you used a single line roller I'd love to know your technique Thanks so much!
chelseapadget
October 9, 2013
I uuse a single tatto needle for my upper lip wrinkles... just use they single needle directly on the individual wrinkles on your upper lip..pull the skin tight and start poking directly on the wrinkle (middle and the sides of the wrinkle)....I have been doing this now every 6-8 weeks ...I have needled my upper lip a total of six times with the single needle...and every 2 weeks for a total of 8 times with the 0.5 for product penetration...then I also use the 1.5 roller on my upper lip every 2-3 weeks to build collagen and elastin..
Carlacar
September 2, 2013
Also - Chelseapadget - where did you purchase your single line dermaroller? I've found only 3 line rollers as the smallest Thanks
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