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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Re: Best time to apply Retin-A for hyperpigmentation

« on: August 01, 2013, 07:56:04 PM »

Hello Sarah,
Is that the only reason you don't recommend retin-a immediately after rolling, because of the discomfort? But if there is no discomfort or can be tolerated it is beneficial or superior to other forms of vit a?

The reason I'm asking is because I recently rolled my belly, breasts and a small spot on each thigh after numbing the skin with a 1.5 and absolutely no pain. The skin was still numb after the roll so I took advantage of this and applied my retin-a 1.0. I was under the impression that retin-a is a superior form to use if it can be tolerated. I want the best results for my stretched skin and stretch marks.

Would there be any reason to using both?

Also, should I move up to a 2.0mm roller since I didn't have pain with my 1.5?

P.S. I'm adding a single needle for individual stretch marks on my next order.

Thank you!

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Dermarolling / Microneedling / .5mm roller to thicken tummy skin between 1.5mm sessions?

« on: July 24, 2013, 05:15:46 AM »

Hello,
I have a .5mm roller, a 1.00mm and a 1.5mm roller to use on my face, belly and thighs. I mainly bought the .5mm for my face but am wondering if there would be any benefit to using it on my belly a few times a week or less in between the 1.5mm rolling sessions.

 I plan on rolling once a month with the 1.5 for very fine stretch marks and slightly saggy post partum skin around the belly button. My main goal for the belly is to tighten and thicken the skin since my stretch marks are so fine.

I also use retin a and vit c spray. Any other tips for general thickening and tightening of belly skin would be helpful.

Also, I have been using the retin a for over a month now and my skin still feels tender and sensitive from it. Do I need to wait until my skin adjusts to it or toughens up before I can start rolling? Or is it ok to just push through it and give it a good roll if I can tough it out?

Thank you!