Sarah Vaughter answers questions about OwnDoc products
Forums => Dermarolling / Microneedling => Topic started by: ubar on May 10, 2012, 06:52:12 AM
Title: What size needle for pigmentation on my arms? (Photo attached)
Post by: ubar on May 10, 2012, 06:52:12 AM
Hello Sarah :D
Please see attached photo of my forearms. You recently advised me to use the 0.5mm roller for pigmentation on my face. What size roller should I use for the pigmentation on my arms? I'm 30 years old. I've been using topical A, C and E, in accordance with your recommended "pre-rolling" protocol. I'll be placing my Owndoc order next week. I can't wait to say goodbye to all those pigmentation spots on my arms!
Thank you.
Title: What size needle for pigmentation on my arms? (Photo attached)
Post by: SarahVaughter on May 12, 2012, 06:18:21 AM
Buy our 0.05% A-Ret (Tretinoin) cream (at the moment we carry a brand called Retirides) and use it on the areas with pigmentations. Initially, the A-Ret makes the skin dry so you have to moisturize a lot.
Long term dermarolling will improve sun damaged, pigmented forearms.
Prior to dermarolling:
Buy a pumice stone. Give your forearms) a very good scrub. Let it heal. When healed from the pumice scrub:
Week 1:
Day 1 - dry brushing, vit. C application (as explained in our instructions)
Day 2 - apply Tretinoin (A-Ret)
Day 3 - dry brushing, vit. C application
Day 4 - apply Tretinoin
Day 5 - apply nothing. Give your skin a break
Day 6 - dry brushing, vit. C application
Day 7 - apply Tretinoin
Week 2 and the following weeks:
Start using your 0.5 mm roller three times a week on your forearms.
On the days when you do not roll, aplly the A-Ret.
Every now and then, apply vit. C.
Title: What size needle for pigmentation on my arms? (Photo attached)
Post by: ubar on May 12, 2012, 06:54:02 AM
Excellent, thank you so much for your reply.
How often do you think I should expect to replace my 0.5mm if I'm using it on my arms and face?
Title: What size needle for pigmentation on my arms? (Photo attached)
Post by: SarahVaughter on May 14, 2012, 12:35:10 PM
It is quite an extensive area to roll. It depends how tough is your skin and how frequently you roll.
When the roller gets a little blunt, you can still use it on your arms but do not use it on your face.