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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Subcision-suction method for acne scars

« on: May 13, 2012, 04:25:54 PM »

This is my first time using the dermarolling and suction technique.  I used a 1.5 Vaughter dermastamp, waited three days and then began suctioning with the wine vacuum.  My cheeks are my main concern and I am trying this experiment on just one cheek.  I had intended to suction every day for one week but stopped suctioning after about day three because I was concerned with broken capillaries (the area post suction was very red).  The redness subsided after about two days so I then resumed the suctioning-but only on one spot.  I'm hoping someone will post their knowledge about what causes broken capillaries...The one area I am suctioning has changed from a bright red hue to that more of a brownish hue.  It does not hurt but is very difficult for me to cover with my makeup.

I am basically following the program in the article that Sarah posted at the beginning of this thread and will now proceed to suction every other day for one week.  I then plan to stop suctioning for the following two weeks-reintroducing Vitamin C in the morning and Retin A at night.

This will put me to week four and then I will dermastamp and begin the routine all over again.

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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Subcision-suction method for acne scars

« on: May 11, 2012, 08:55:16 PM »

Hi cesamaddictaol-

The wine vacuum pump was suggested by another member, Arachne.  I purchased one from a local wine shop.  It was approximately $12.00.  I am not familiar with the Vaculifter-I will have to search that.

I went ahead and resumed with the suction today (with the wine vacuum) being that the redness has subsided and this was my biggest concern.  I was afraid I may be breaking capillaries.  I don't even know if that is possible!  I am also just suctioning one scar instead of several.  I'm remaining optimistic and patient.

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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Subcision-suction method for acne scars

« on: May 10, 2012, 11:52:06 AM »

Dear Sarah,

Would it then be safe to assume I cannot damage my skin with the wine vacuum pump?  I did not suction my skin yesterday because I am really fearful that this could cause broken capillaries.  Could this cause broken capillaries ?  My skin has calmed down and is not so red...I don't mean to sound negative but it would be my luck to end up with skin that looks worse than what I started with.

By the way, I used my Electrolux vacuum cleaner the day before yesterday with a crevice attatchment.  The machine started to have this horrible smell so I turned it off.  I'm feeling a bit disillusioned right now to think I may not have only messed up my skin but also damaged my beloved vacuum cleaner, too!

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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Subcision-suction method for acne scars

« on: May 07, 2012, 08:42:50 PM »

I initially posted in the "indented forehead shingles aftermath" thread but am adding my post here as well.

I am using Vaughter's  1.5 mm dermastamp and purchased a wine vacuum from a local wine store to try the suction method (thank you member Arachne).

I stamped my rolling acne scars and waited three days before suctioning those areas.  I have read the article you provided on the first post of this thread (three times!) My goal was to suction the areas once a day for a week and then every other day for additional week.  I am on day two of suctioning.  My question is if I could damage my skin?  Since we are using the wine vacuum as the suction and not for what it is intended...I thought I should reach out and post my concerns before I suction any more.

My skin becomes very red after suctioning-no bruising or hematomas, though.  I can see the prick marks in my skin complete with the red pinpoint bleeding marks.  My skin looks exactly the way it does when I stamp.  Because I have suctioned two days in a row, my skin has never had time to calm down and I'm just starting to have doubts! Any one else trying this technique at home?

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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Indented forehead shingles aftermath :(

« on: May 06, 2012, 04:35:25 PM »

I purchased a wine bottle vacuum pump for the suction method and have a question for anyone that has tried this technique.  

My skin is very red after suctioning and I wanted to know if this is what you experienced.  My skin looks the way it does when I use the dermastamp-I can see little pricks in my skin and in these holes I can see the pinpoint bleeding marks (I stamped my skin 4 days ago)  It's as if I have pulled the blood back to the surface?  There is no bruising or hematoma, though, but my skin looks as if it were freshly rolled.   Any reassuring words will help,  I'm so afraid to break capillaries or damage my skin.

Thank you!

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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Indented forehead shingles aftermath :(

« on: May 04, 2012, 07:34:35 PM »

I purchased a wine pump today & am going to try this in

conjunction with the dermastamp.  I pricked my skin two

days ago so I'll use the pump tomorrow.

I am feeling really optimistic that this will help lessen the

appearance of my old acne scars.

Thank you for posting the picture of the wine pump Arachne

and the Vaughters for having this company.....