For example, a study found that four microneedling sessions resulted in up to a percent rise in collagen , a protein that makes skin firmer. However, derma rollers can allow skin care products to penetrate deeper, producing more powerful effects. Microneedling causes a low level of trauma to the outer layer of the skin. Serums can use these pathways to travel deeper, absorbing more efficiently and hopefully producing more visible effects.
Saya Obayan, board-certified clinical dermatologist from Skin Joy Dermatology. Some people should avoid derma rolling completely. This includes those with eczema , psoriasis , or a history of blood clots. People with skin conditions that could easily spread to other parts of the face, such as active acne or warts , should also consult with a healthcare provider before DIYing. When it comes to things like sunburn or inflammation, you can still use a derma roller as long as you avoid affected areas.
Only buy from trusted sites and stores, and check that the product has been properly sterilized before it reaches you. If you do decide to use a serum with your derma roller, choose one that will benefit your face when it penetrates your skin. Instead, opt for ones rich in hyaluronic acid , says aesthetician Laura Kearney, owner of Skinsanity. These will seal in moisture and assist with the regenerative process that can improve skin tone and texture. Stick to these simple steps for a sterile, effective experience.
To reduce the chance of bacteria transfer, thoroughly cleanse both your skin and the roller. Use gloves if possible, advises Kearney. To clean the derma roller, soak it in an alcohol-based solution. Then dry and place on a clean paper towel. If using a serum with your derma roller, apply the product to your face before getting down to business.
Start by rolling the derma roller up and down your forehead, cheeks, and chin, making sure not to apply too much pressure. Then, switch to horizontal movements followed by diagonal ones. Spend no more than 2 minutes doing this.
Stay away from the eye area and be extra careful on sensitive places such as the nose and upper lip. After the rolling is complete, apply the same serum again or choose another hydrating or anti-aging product. Disinfect it by spritzing with a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol spray, says Dr. Contrary to popular belief, we do not need to roll diagonally. Doing so creates an uneven pattern distribution with more stress on the center.
If you decide to do this, please be careful and take extra precautionary measures. Clean your derma roller with dishwasher soap. Disinfect your derma roller again by letting it soak in the 70 percent isopropyl alcohol for 10 minutes. Put it back in its case, give it a kiss, and store it somewhere safe.
Follow up derma rolling with a basic skin care routine. That means no chemical exfoliates or active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, tretinoin, etc. Below is the maximum amount of times you can use a derma roller within a given time frame.
Use your best judgment here, and make sure your skin is completely recovered before starting another session! Rebuilding collagen is a slow process. Remember it takes the skin a fair amount of time to regenerate itself. To take your results to the next level, use products that focus on hydrating, healing, and increasing collagen production. The single best thing you can do post-rolling is to use a sheet mask. If you choose to use vitamin C ascorbic acid , take it easy!
Its inherently low pH may irritate your skin. Instead, load up on it a few days before a microneedling session. Keep in mind that it only takes 3 daily applications of 20 percent ascorbic acid to saturate the skin with vitamin C. People often mistake the minor swelling they experience for overnight success, but the plumping effect you see initially will subside within a few days.
But like mentioned earlier, repeated rolling does have permanent results! There will be some minor erythema redness for about two or three days, and the skin might start peeling. If this does occur, do not pick at it! The peeling will fall off naturally as time passes. Derma rollers come with either stainless steel or titanium needles.
However, stainless steel is inherently more sterile. Stainless steel is what medical professionals, tattoo artists, and acupuncturists use. But for all intents and purposes, both types will get the same job done. Derma rollers can be found online. The treatment can help with everything from wrinkles and dark under-eye circles to stretch marks, discoloration, and enhanced product absorption.
However, we've never gone into the specifics of what it can do for acne scars. Yet the evidence that this minimally invasive, relatively risk-free procedure which can be done professionally by a dermatologist or at home with a derma-roller can help with their appearance is compelling. A study of micro-needling's effect on atrophic acne scars revealed that patients experienced noticeable "good to very good" clinical improvement in the look of their post-acne scarring after three months of micro-needling treatments.
The logic behind it makes sense: Gliding tiny needles over the skin breaks down collagen bundles in the top layer of the dermis, which are responsible for those uneven scars.
It also stimulates the repair process by immediately boosting the production of more collagen. The result? Plumper, more even skin texture and tone, plus less obvious scarring. So how can you benefit from micro-needling for acne scars? If you plan to do it at home, first you'll need a derma-roller —a drum-shaped device with a handle and teeny-tiny stainless steel needles sticking out of it that usually come in sizes between 0. After cleansing and mildly exfoliating your skin, you gently roll them over your scars, and as you do, the needles penetrate the epidermis, creating itty-bitty micro-injuries that stimulate this collagen process.
The procedure is gentle, painless, and doesn't break the skin. To make the treatment even more effective, you can combine it with a complementary serum.
After cleansing but before rolling , apply a collagen-boosting serum containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, stem cells, or peptides. As for what size needles to choose: For shallow acne scars, you'll want a derma-roller with one-millimeter needles, and for deeper scars, one and a half millimeters would be best. For the one-millimeter roller, move through your routine once every 10 to 14 days, and for the one-and-a-half, every three to four weeks.
The science speaks for itself: After several months of consistent use, your scars should drastically improve, revealing the glowy, even skin texture you were always meant to have. Microneedling therapy for atrophic acne scars: an objective evaluation.
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