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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Would dermarolling be suitable for me?

« on: August 21, 2013, 02:26:40 PM »

Hi there,

I had a mole on my chin removed about 3 months ago, and although the skin took a while it has healed fairly well, i.e. the scar is at the same level as the rest of the skin, it is not hypertrophic nor atrophic. However it is still quite red, and the skin seems slightly thicker and tougher than the surrounding area. The scar is circular and clearly demarcated. I was wondering if dermarolling would help to fade the scar; decrease the redness and make the skin texture blend in with the surrounding area? I think the redness itself will probably fade with time; it already has done a little, I've been using silicone gel, and when I apply pressure the area goes white, before the blood rushes back, so I assume it is still within a healing stage. However even then the area is visible as scar tissue, and slightly more thick and yellow than the surrounding skin.

Would dermarolling help to return the scar tissue to a more normal texture, and/or decrease redness? If so, what would you recommend exactly?

Thank you so much