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Does Dermaroller Work & Should You Try it?

7 Undeniable Facts that You MUST KNOW   

does dermaroller workThere are thousands of positive testimonials relating to derma rollling.  Does Dermaroller work?  7 unbiased facts will help you decide.

Do you want to improve the appearance of your skin without undergoing expensive and risky cosmetic procedures? You might want to consider skin treatment sessions using derma roller.

This simple and unique tool has gained massive popularity.  Most individuals claim that it could really regenerate and improve the looks of your skin.

It is said to eliminate or at least reduce acne scars, signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and other common skin conditions like stretch marks and cellulite.

How is Dermaroller different from chemical peels & microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion and chemical peels can only exfoliate the top layer of your skin and refresh your complexion with mild collagen growth. They damaged the top layer of  your skin (epidermis) and  have very long recovery time as opposed to skin needling, which requires several days for healing.

Common side effects form peels and microdermabrasion include hyper/hypopigmentation, oozing of the skin, redness and painful irritation.

The secret to eliminate imperfections is by rebuilding collagen fibers beneath your skin.  Dermaroller is a popular device used in skin needling treatment.  It is a tiny cylindrical drum studded with micro-needles which can be rolled into the skin.

The concept of derma rolling or micro-needling is quite simple.  Dermaroller works by creating tiny punctures into the skin to stimulate skin repair and cell regeneration.  When the body sustains an injury or wound, it heals  itself by creating new collagen.  This leads to better looking skin. This is the aim of every dermarolling treatment.

Does Dermaroller Work?

Majority of users who have undergone such treatment have confirmed the effectiveness of skin needling procedure.  Dermaroller works and provides the following advantages:

  1. It is effective in stimulating collagen production.  Almost all users who have undergone this treatment, have reported experiencing improvement in their skin’s elasticity and suppleness.  As we age, our skin become loose and saggy due to collagen depletion.  Dermaroller counteracts this by stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin in a natural way.
  2. It is effective in reducing deep wrinkles and fine lines.   The newly produced collagen act as fillers for facial lines and wrinkles.  This increased skin elasticity.  As a result, facial lines and wrinkles are permanently reduced.
  3. It helps reduce acne scars.  When a pimple is healed, it leaves a deep fissure which is seen as scar.  Collagen production is necessary to improve its appearance.  Several dermaroller treatment sessions are required before noticing visible results.
  4. It can reduce stretch marks.  Skin needling can restore collagen and improve the appearance of stretch marks.  Your result is based on the severity of your skin condition.  Average users reported seeing improvements with 4 to 6 treatments.
  5. It can reduce hair Loss.  Dermal Roller can stimulate growth factors that are responsible for production of new follicles and hair growth.  Click Here to read more.
  6. It helps improve skin texture.  Many users have also reported improvement in skin texture.  This can be attributed to the skin cell renewal or regeneration effects of the treatment.
  7. Dermaroller costs under $30.  Thousands of users prefer dermaroller treatment over chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Peels and microdermabrasion merely exfoliate your skin and cost over $100 per treatment.  They barely stimulate new collagen regrowth with painful side effects.  On the other hand, microneedling can stimulate collagen production in only 1 treatment, and it is under $30.

Does Derma Roller Work on Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is caused by excessive production of pigment by melanocytes (pigment cells).  It is usually triggered by long term exposure to sun light, inflammation, drugs, chemical peels, microdermbrasion or  hormonal imbalance.

Derma rolling can significantly reduce hyperpigmentation by increasing the efficacy and absorption of your favorite skin lightening products.  It can also nomalize melanocytes and control the abnormal formation of pigment.

The Drawbacks or Potential Risks of Dermaroller

Some doctors warn the public on the use of micro-needles due to risks of skin infection.

  1. Sharing your dermaroller can cause infection.  DO NOT share your roller.  The potential of skin infection is higher if the roller is shared by two or more individuals.
  2. It can cause bleeding.  Dermarolling does cause mild bleeding during the treatment.  Bleeding is very minimal with 0.25 to 0.5mm roller.
  3. It is not suitable for keloid/raised scars. You should not use a roller if you are proned to keloid/raised scarring.
  4. It takes several treatments to see result.  Your result is based on the accumulation of collagen and elastin.  Therefore, you will need several treatments in order to see desirable results.  For people with severe skin conditions, a minimum of 4 to 6 treatments are required.
  5. Dermaroller must be disinfected.  It is vital to disinfect and clean the roller for each treatment to prevent infection. You can us Hydrogen Peroxide and Isopropyl Alcohol

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Do Derma Rollers Really Work?

I can spend hours praising the effectiveness of micro needling, but it is best to read the opinions of others.  Does dermaroller work? Well, there are many positive user testimonials.

You can find them all online or Click Here to read the testimonials.

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Recovery Time

Chemical peels, laser or microdermabrasion treatments require 3 to 12 weeks recovery time, but skin needling requires very little time to heal.

The usually recovery time is between 24 hours to 7 days.  For 0.25mm roller, your skin will recover within 24 hours.  For 0.5mm, a 2 to 7 day recovery time is required.  For 0.75 to 1.5m roller, a 4 to 7 day recovery time is quite common, but it depends on the intensity of your treatment.

Related Topics

Dermaroller is definitely an awesome device, but you have to use it properly to obtain maximum results.  Below are few related articles to quickly improve your condition.

Conclusion

I have spent hours researching the best microneedling information for this website.  I hope this article “Does Dermaroller Work” will convince you to try this amazing device.

Comments

    • Yes, 0.5mm works very well because you can use it weekly. It is 0.25mm that will not produce collagen. 0.25mm is strictly used for boosting topical product absorption on a daily basis.

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    • You can only use cream that do not contain toxic, irritating or pore clogging ingredients such as hydroqinone, kojic acid, salicyclic acid, glycolic acid and etc. For a complete list of harmful ingredients, please read “The Complete Guide to Dermal Needling” by Dr Lance Setterfield. If you are unsure, then you shouldn’t apply any topical product.

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      • I use Vita-C powder for skin after I roll, it will burn for a few min. Then I use pure organic coconut oil. Is this good?

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        • I think you really should stick with products that is designed for topical application. Vitamin C powder is not designed for topical application. Also, coconut oil is comedogenic (pore clogging), and you shouldn’t use it.

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  4. Hi just want to re-confirm if the dermaroller of 0.5 mm can be used on a weekly basis or bi monthly or monthly or to be on the safer side can i use it once in 10 days…? Thank you.

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    • For 0.5mm, you can use it weeky or every 10 days, but it is best you use it every 4 to 6 weeks if you never used a roller before. Regular person does not really need multiple treatments per month via 0.5 to 1.0mm. Multiple treatments per month can actually cause irritation, dryness and itchiness. If you have sensitive skin, you should stick with 1 treatment per month.

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  5. Hi
    I have mild acne scars
    And i am using 0.5mm dermaroller
    I used it and there was no redness or bleeding
    So can i use it again a week?
    And after how many times, will i be able to see visible results
    A reply would be appreciated
    Thanks

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    • Redness or bleeding is very mild via 0.5mm unless you are performing very aggressive treatment which I DO NOT recommend until you know what you are doing. For beginner, it is best that you treat your skin every 4 to 6 weeks with 0.5mm. Once you are 100% sure that your skin can tolerate 0.5mm treatment without excessive redness or irritation, you can then treat your skin twice per month or weekly. Normal people do not require weekly treatment. Your results depend on the severity of your scarring. If you have deep scars, you might need 3 to 12 monthly treatments to see visible results.

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  6. hello
    I have ance pitted scar and chicken pox scar with mild pigmentation..I have sensitive skin so how should I use it? I use ost vit c20 serum, is it ok to apply after using derma roller? which size will work on pitted scar? please help me. Thank you 🙂

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    • You should apply vitamin c Serum after the treatment. You should start out with 0.5mm and use it every 4 to 6 weeks. Also, rolling is more effective for treating rolling and boxcar scars, but it is not quite effective for pitted scar due to its shape.

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  7. hi! i have an acne scars for 3 years should i use the 0.5mm needle to treat my acne scars?
    should i use it twice a week?

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    • 0.5mm is great for acne scars NOT keloid or raised scars, but you should only use it every 4 to 6 weeks and NOT twice per week.

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    • You can try either Vitamin C serum, hyaluronic acid serum or Retin A. Please note that Vitamin C serum and Retin A can cause slight irritation for people with sensitive skin. You shouldn’t use them excessively.

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  9. Hi I have very small pits on cheeks could it be good for me to use dermaroller and which cream should be used before and after the dermaroller and what size of dermaroller be good…..?
    Please reply very soon that would be kindness……

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    • Rolling may not be 100% effective on small pitted scars due to their rounded shape. It can help, but it won’t completely remove the scarring. I personally had several additional TCA treatments to fix pitted scars, but TCA treatments can produce side effects such as hypo/hyper pigmentation that can last for 2 to 4 months.

      Rolling is more effective for boxcar/rolling scars. Retin-A or Vitamin C Serum is recommended because they can also boost collagen production. It is best that you start out with 0.5 roller and use it every 4 to 6 weeks if you never used a roller before.

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    • If you are treating your body, you can use 0.5 to 1.0mm. If you never used a roller before, then you should use 0.5mm every 4 to 6 weeks.

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  12. Hi

    there is in my face the effects of acne and printed , do derma roller hide these effects ?do help to minimize pores and hide redness ?

    Thank you

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    • Rolling can not 100% minimize your pore size because your pore size is genetically pre determined. I am not sure what you mean by ance and printed.

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  13. I have been using hydroqinone cream product for fair skin been using it for sooo long but now when i stop appying the cream my face gets irritated,itchy and very dark in color…if i continue applying cream nothing happens to my face…now i really want to stop appying this hydroqinone cream because i heard this product is dangerous for skin….Does this dermaroller will work on me? HELP ME PLEASE

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    • Hydroquinone can cause hyper pigmentation or itchy/irritated skin. Long term usage can also cause skin cancer. I am not sure what you are trying to achieve with a roller. If you want to lighten your skin, then it won’t work.

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  14. Sir, I have 1 mm derma roller.and I want to know the how often i can use it.and after rolling what should I do like what natural face pack….for better result.

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    • You use it every 4 to 6 weeks. I am not sure what is a natural face pack. If you are planning to apply topical product immediately after a treatment, you must make sure your skin care product does not contain irritating, toxic or comedogenic ingredients.

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  15. Hi, I used a 1mm the other day to cure my acne scars on my face but I don’t know if I’m doing it right. I feel like I’m only scratching it, not making any holes. Don’t know if do I need to put pressure into it or the needles are just too dull. Then a night after rolling, I experienced a mild redness on my face without any peeling and itchiness.

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    • That is fine. You should feel a light scratching, you can not see holes, and they will close up 15 to 30 minutes. You should experience some mild redness similar to a sun burn. Some people experience peeling/flaking or itchiness, but most people don’t

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      • Thanks a lot! And this is my 6 day since I rolled and my friend noticed that my acne scars have become shallower, so I guess I’m making progress. But my concern now is we noticed that my face are becoming oily. Do is it normal? Or what should I do to get rid of it?

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        • Oily skin has nothing to do with rolling. It is genetic. I have oily all my life. There is little you can do except using gentile facial cleanser, avoid using too many harsh topical products and avoid having too many treatments that can irritate your skin. Irritation can definitely cause more oil production.

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          • Thank you so much… And one last thing, can use I used it to the ok parts of my face? Will it enhance something good? Or not? Thanks a lot in advance. ^^

          • If there is nothing wrong with your skin, then you DO NOT need it. It will not enhance anything. It can only help repair what was damaged.

  16. Hi, I was just wondering if once we apply this to the skin, is it best to not apply any makeup on at all or very little? I will most likely apply this at night and wear makeup during the day. And what’s the best option of how often to use it?

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    • In general, you should wait 24 hours before applying any makeup. After 24 hours, you can go back to your regular skin care routine.

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  17. Hi I use the 0.25 mm roller every week looking great question can I use the derma roller on my arms or legs thanks

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  18. Hi I already bought derma roller 0.5 and loving it too much, my skin healed from redness within 2 hours, a doctor recommended it by monthly, i use serum vit c and vitamin E oil but not immediately after session, should I apply them immediately?
    I am thinking to shift to 1 mm roller is it a good idea? Or should I stick to 0.5mm for sometime? Thank you

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    • You should use 0.5 every 4 to 6 weeks or every 2 weeks only if your skin can tolerate multiple treatments. Also, if you are seeing results with 0.5, there is no need to move to a different roller. Applying topical product immediately after a treatment is optional. Also, ALL topical products must not contain irritating, toxic or comedogenic ingredients.

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  19. If I use a 0.5mm om my skin and recovery takes up to 7 days am I allowed to wear makeup the next morning (I.E. foundation, concealer, powder etc)??

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  20. Hey I am nitika am I am 22. I have box scars on my cheeks due to pimples. I am very impressed with dermaroller and am planning to use it. My doubt is that dermaroller is also used for stimulating hair growing so will it stimulate the growth of my facial hair?

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    • Rolling can not remove large pores. The size of your pore is genetically determine. In general, you shouldn’t roll your skin if you have acne. If you have few pimples, you can roll around them. If you have many pimples, you have to wait for your skin to clear up before rolling.

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  23. Should you put a serum or anything else on your face before procedure? What should you wash your face with before procedure?

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    • Your face should be clean before the treatment. You should not apply anything before the treatment. You wash your face with a gentle antiseptic cleanser. You put serum/etc after the treatment.

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  25. I have very large pores at each side of my nose I also have a bumpy forehead and fine lines which size of roller should I get and how often should I use it?

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    • Always start out with 0.5 and use it once every 4 to 6 weeks. If you have many pimples on your forehead, then you should not use it until your skin is cleared up.

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  26. Hello, I’m about to use my derma roller for the first time. It’s 0.5mm needle size. I’ve been reading this page for months now, and I think I know almost everything I need to know about derma rolling. The only thing that bothers me is what to use after the procedure. I’ve got vitamin c serum (the ordinary vitamin c 23% suspension), Granactive retinoid 2% in squalane (also the Ordinary), hyaluronic acid 2% + B5, Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% and 100% Squalane oil. Everything from the Ordinary. Is any of those formulations suitable for after the derma rolling procedure? Does any of those contain ingredients I shouldn’t use? P.S. I’m 40 years old with slightly sagging skin, general signs of ageing, large pores and some pigmentation. Thank you in advance. Natasha

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    • I think you are using too many skin care products. Also vitamin c and retinoid can cause irritation for people with sensitive skin. Combining them is definitely not a good idea. For starter, you really should just pick 1 topical product for your skin type (For example. Oily vs Sensitive Skin vs Normal vs Dry).

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  27. What is a good brand Roller? I’m looking into buying one , I’m 48 excellent skin my whole life but want to minimize upper lip wrinkles and crows feet. And what should I apply after the rolling treatment keeping it simple and cost effective perhaps a drug store product if possible.

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    • Dr Roller is also a good product except they are a little bit pricey and non detachable. Applying skin care product immediately after a treatment is optional. The most popular products are vitamin C serum or hyaluronic acid serum (for moisturizing). Please make sure the product is non comedogenic, non irritating and non harmful.

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      • I am 52, went threw menopause at 39 did not use any hormone therapy so I have lost all the collagen in my face, my skin has fallen. A lot of wrinkles in my checks around my lips This was my first time useing the 025 roller. I apply the vitamin C serum.after I rolled. I have extreamly dry skin Can I use neutagena moisturizing gel for extreamly dry skin, is that a good product To use as moisturizer?
        Thank you

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        • This is a tough question to answer. I never used your product because I have very oily skin. Therefore, I use stronger product such as Retin-A to help unclog pores. Please note that Retin A is known to cause redness, irritation, skin flaking and sun sensitivity, but it can also help stimulate collagen growth.

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  28. Hello
    I bought a 1mm dermaroller for my face iv used it twice upto now as from last night .
    The main reason I got it was for tiny deepish lines that are appearing on my chin and to try and firm my skin . I am 51 is 1mm to harsh for your face

    Looking forward to reply

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    • Generally, you should start out with 0.25 to 0.5 before moving to larger roller. 1.0 will be harsh if you overdoing it. You should only use it once every 4 to 6 weeks. Many people believe that the larger roller can produce better results, but that is not true.

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  29. I have what look like smokers lines above my upper lip and below my lower lip. I have NEVER smoked!! I do, however, use daily inhalation drugs to treat a chronic lung disease. I suspect that using these inhalers have created the lines. Can a Derma roller be used above and below the lips?
    I must continue to use the inhalers of course, but am hoping to soften the appearance of the lines.
    Please reply.

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    • Yes, you can use roller above and below the lips. Please do not use it on your lips due to the hypersensitivity of the areas.

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  30. I am about to purchase a micro derma roller, but not sure which one to get. I am 59, craeping (sp?) skin on cheeks, and lines on upper and lower lip. I think you are recommending the Dr brand, is that better then the Oro ? Also seeing this might help my daughter who has melasma on her upper lip, that nothing is helping her. Do you recommend rollers for melasma? which needle size for her -she is 28.

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    • I am not 100% sure about melasma because I only used my rollers for acne scars and mild wrinkles. You should never use roller to treat abnormal skin problems (examples. Eczema, skin cancer, sun burn and etc.) Personally, I wouldn’t use it to treat melasma.

      Dr Roller is probably the best roller in the market, but it is 192 needles and pricey. The company has been making rollers since 2005! You can also look into Environ roller too, but it is really expensive.

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  31. Hi,

    After using a dermer roller, we suppose to use a serum. However, can I use a supplement(e.g. collagen) or should we leave it to heal naturally without a skin supplement.

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    • If you are talking about oral supplement such as collagen drink, then the answer is yes, but it is not necessary. Applying topical product immediately after a rolling session is not required. Important: Your topical product “MUST” not contain irritating, harmful and comedogenic ingredients if you are planning to use it immediately after a treatment.

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  32. Hi I’m 61 and went through a stage of hating looking in the mirror got let down on the promise of fillers will fill out wrinkles it was a very costly experenice and didn’t work that was 2 years ago so I got a derma roller started out with a 0.5 and still using with a 0.75 for deeper wrinkles it has taken along time to see results but has got rid of the brown skin over years of sun and smoking which I gave up my skin looks so much better and brighter now do you think by just rolling your face at the sides of your face with a 1.0 will from the sagging and lift I roll every week with a 0.5 0.75. But have had a long rest through summer and used a good sunscreen I use vit c afther rolling can’t use all the time as its drying on my skin I roll through the winter months leave off the makeup or should I be keeping this up through the complete year it’s does take my skin a good couple of days to heal thanks trisha

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    • If you see results with 0.5 or 0.75, then you do not need to use 1.0. You do not need to use it every month. Also, you can also use 0.25, and it is less painful. You do not need to use 0.5 weekly. It is best to use (0.5 and up) once every 4 to 6 weeks or more.

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  33. Hi, I have hyperpigmentation on my buttocks and outer thighs, also little bit of stretch marks are there, can i use derma roller there? How much mm derma roller should I buy? How many times a month should I be using it?
    Please guide, I am new to this product
    Thank you in advance

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    • If you never used a roller before, then you should stick with 0.25 to 0.5. For 0.5, you use it once every 4 to 6 weeks. For 0.25, you can use it more than once per week but never twice per day.

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  34. Hi. I am 25 years old.

    I have 2 questions.

    1. Can it reduce the chicken pork scar? Usually how many months we can look for the results?

    2. What size should I use for my face (chicken pork scar)?

    3. What size should I use for my shoulder acne scar?

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    • Yes, it should work on chick pox scars. You definitely need more than 1 treatments. Your results depend on the severity of your scarring. In general, if you never use a roller, you really should stick with the smaller roller first such as 0.5. If you see results with 0.5, then you DO NOT need to use a larger roller.

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  35. Hi,

    I have recently purchased the derma roller 0.25 needle. I plan to use it 2-3 times a week to help reduce frown lines.
    I’d like to know roughly how long it would take before I’d see noticeable results for diminishing frown lines.
    Thanks.

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  36. I just purchased a .025 dermal roll from amozon I am not sure how many minutes is should roll I have been using it for 5minutes

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    • You roll 2 to 4 times in horizontally, vertically or diagonally(optional) with gentle to moderate pressure. Never force it!

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  37. I am really wrinkled and have closed comedones under my eyes .so what kind of needle do i need and do you suggest any moisturizers ?

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    • You can use it,but you should avoid rolling into your pimples. If you have many pimples, then you need to wait for your skin to clear up before usage.

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  41. My age is 43. I’m using derma roller 0.5 first time to get smooth skin.but my question is what will happen when I stop using derma roller after a year.. or forever.
    Thanks

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