I do agree that microneedling can help mild and early acne scars, however it will not improve severe rolling, ice pick or even moderate tethered scars. Still, its an entry level treatment that is standard protocol driven, that is affordable for most patients. Dr Davin Lim
Love Moore o m g! I'm sorry that happened. 😞😢 I was really about to start with this and hoping it would help mine . Even fractional laser didn't my scars. Did you do it yourself or you. you go somewhere? I'm so curious how it made it worse.
Love your wealth of information. Nice to see a professional talking about skincare and not some random person who has no idea what they are talking about.
I have a question if possible. I've noticed you've mentioned cleansers containing salicylic acid. I was under the impression that these were pointless as the product is being washed away within seconds so the active doesn't have time to do its thing. Would love to know your take on this. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
With all the hype over using dermarollers on YT, I am really glad that you addressed this from a clinical perspective. Thank you so much for all this information.. Sue
doleg Why is a fetus watching this video? Wtf are you even doing here on RUclips. Go to bed disrespectful little jerk. Also learn how to spell before making fun of strangers.
I LOVE YOU! You remind me of my my late son's pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Toba Weinstein. My son since passed, so watching you also bring's back those great memories in a odd kinda way.
For those thinking about receiving microneedling treatment, it really does what you hope it will. I had dozens of acne scars on my face to the point where I couldn't grow facial hair. Every treatment I got, I saw more little hairs popping up and now most of them are gone. It doesn't happen overnight though. It takes a few months of continuous treatment but it's certainly worth the money and time.
I’m an esthetician and micro needling on myself and my clients helps to maintain okay skin condition, it’s not like Botox which makes any wrinkles visibly go away, but it helps to keep the wrinkles less visible if they are deep or average. Kinda keeps you away from Botox for a while unless your preference is cardinal procedures
You can safely use longer needles as well, but you should definitely not jump straight to 1-1.5mm. Do test spots if you're going to increase length, and you'll see how you react.
@@frankreynolds445 What activities are you talking about? How did you manage to maintain the same hair colour as when you were young? I'm interested in this!
Dr. Dray, love to hear you speak of the physiology of derma rolling. I've been using it on my lips for over two years, with great success. I'm a registered nurse, and feel comfortable doing it at home. You are very generous to share your knowledge with us. Many blessings...MaryEllen
Thank you Dr Dray! You're my number one source of information before I search any thing related to dermatology. I have also seen a lot of improvement on my skin and I'm no longer stressed about it.
For any latinos out there thinking of getting microneedling. I recently got my third session done and it really does help with acne scars. It’s slightly painful but nothing you won’t be able to stand. It honestly depends how you take care of your skin afterwards. I usually don’t wash my face for up to 6 hours after i get it done and when i do i wash it with cetaphyl gentle soap, apply hyaluronic acid and a gentle face cream.
Hey Jessica, I'd like to get your feedback. What is your skin type and skin tone? What changes have you seen in your skin? Has it helped with scar reduction?
Latino is not a skin type so whatever worked for you has nothing to do with a cultural group. Latin people can be gingers or black.. literally all skin types.
ljay tajelpo There’s a lot of instructions on youtube about dermarolling. It’s what you apply after, I’ve been using rosehip oil after dermarolling to help my inflamation and redness
I agree that caution is best. I think micro needling is great in moderation. Light pressure. Clean the instrument and the face. Avoid topical solutions. The injuries are slight and allow the skin to breathe. In my opinion, some of these masks and facial cleansers are even more abrasive to the skin than derma rolling. Some of us have terrible acne scars that we have to look at every day and people just want to feel normal.
This has done wonders for my acne scars. Now I'm not saying overnight but over the last year of micro needling well.. I'm able to to without makeup go around my house without being terribly uncomfortable and embarrassed. I'm going to continue for this next year more regularly and I hope it continues to do what it's done previously
Yeah since making this video microneedling continues to yield good results for acne scars when done in office. I still caution against that at home devices, however, as we do see problems with these and they are not calibrated well often
@@DrDrayzday I completely understand your stance on caution when done at home. But I do keep my tools clean and away from any of my other tools that I use for my face. And I before and after use every time disinfect the tool and start with a very very clean face. Thanks so much for actually responding to my little nothing comment. So rare these days that people take time out of there busy lives for one another. Thanks again Doc'
This is one of my highly trusted resources for skincare. Doc knows what she is talking about. I somehow wasn’t subscribed anymore and am so excited to have come across this channel again. Doc should legit have her own skincare line. I would be a customer for life but I guess I’ll just settle for videos.
You are a breath of fresh air ! I am suffering from hair loss, and this is been going on for a number of years now. I am postmenopausal and I thought it was due to my hormones so I went to see an endocrinologist to check my hormones out, and she told me to go home and take biotin supplements. And so I went to my gynecologist and she put me on estrogen supplements via a patch twice a week. It's at a relatively low dose but it helps stop the hot flashes, and she told me I could take this patch until I'm 65 years old. I am 59 now. My hair grows but it has too much shed or Fallout and I am getting link so. I don't care to have long hair I just wanted to stop shedding. I am going to pay attention to your videos, as you're the first dermatologist I have seen online in any capacity that has been so open and willing to share. Thank you so much.
Sorry is there a hair loss product that you would recommend for postmenopausal women who are taking low-dose estrogen supplements!? Thank you so much if your answer and I was so glad to see you reply to my my comment yesterday!
Dr. Dray, Your skin is looking particularly radiant today! Have been watching you daily since discovering your channel a month or so ago, and after following your recommendations on simple skin care routines, my skin has never looked better. I keep watching your number of subscribers grow daily. You'll be at 100k before you know it! I greatly appreciate the time you take to make make these informative videos as well as your fun vlogs, especially the ones with your mother!
I love this comment showing Dr. Dray was approaching 100K followers. Today she has more than 2M! 7 years of daily uploads. It's an unbelievable accomplishment for which I am grateful.
Im naturally tan, ethnic skin and suffer from very light acne scaring and some darker melasma hyperpigmentation on my cheeks. I've done 4 micro needling sessions at home (once a week) for a month and noticed an improvement. It's been months since my last session. I noticed no new melasma spots formed since. One more session should solve it. If you do it at home DO YOUR RESEACH! DO NOT SKIMP ON SANITATION! TAKE BIG PRECAUTIONS! It's not for those who can't dedicate a week of going bare face and taking extra caution with anything they come in contact with.
Just watched this, got up and got my Dermaroller and put it in the garbage. I had used it a few times but was always afraid. Thank you so much for so much information! You are so wonderful!!
Thanks doc. Sounds like you did a considerable amount of research on this and gave us the bottom line on the positives and negatives. I so appreciate your time and long studied knowledge. Rita :)
Thank You Doctor for your very informative video on microneedling. Had my first dermapen at a clinic in Sydney and noticed a difference in the mirror at the checkout. I’m going back for my next appointment in 4 weeks. I was shown a photo of a man with acne scars (before and after). There was a noticeable difference where the skin had actually rejuvenated all that scar tissue into a new complexion. I just hope it will clear my red blemishes and maybe even a few wrinkles. I had Fractional resurfacing about a year ago and got rid of my sunspots. Nice video!
Birgit Roth I wouldn’t just wipe it down, but submerge in isopropyl alcohol and leave for 20 mins. ( before and after). Think if it as a surgical instrument. Although after Dr Gray’s thoughts I think I will throw mine out.
Margie Medina I’ve suffered from hyper pigmentation for years I’ve tried everything thing retin a worked for a while but stopped at the strongest strength! This saved my skin and at 30 I look 23 because it plumps the skin it changed my life there are different needle lengths for at home nothing over 0.3 I say go for it ! Btw there is a snail bee essesnce that I love to use in combo !
@@harmoneypeters 0.3 meddle doesn't reach the dermis to help with hyperpigmentation or introduction of collagen production. Usually, you'll need 0.5 nothing more to be safe but you also have to make sure you sterilised your derma roller. If you can tolerate the pricking.
Thank YOU Dr. Dray!!! I was totally on the fence about this after seeing many RUclipsrs touting the advantages of dermarolling at home. I am OFF the fence now and RUNNING in the other direction. Thanks again!!! Keep looking UP!!!
You can do microneedling at home perfectly fine if you just use your brain. Use pens/stamp and not a roller - practice proper hygienic protocol, and there's no logical reason as to why you'd pay $200 to have someone do the exact same treatment. But hey, it's your money. :)
I find that my tone appears more balanced, my skin brightens, wrinkles are less defined, overall my face seems more alive and less drawn out. I also began to nano needle vitamin C and alternate with kiwi seed oil, which helps to maintain a super healthy and vibrant glow. I just turned 49 and I get mistaken for being in my 30's all the time
I really appreciate your channel and the quality information you provide. I really appreciate the fact you aren't using gimmicks and bad science, just scientific information to give sound answers to patients seeking cosmetic procedures. I love it.
I have deep boxcar and ice pick scars on my cheeks left over from when I had acne as a teen. I've been using a 1.5mm roller for only 2 weeks every 3 days and I've already seen a gigantic improvement. Not sure if it will completely remove the scars but they are noticeably less deep and more even now. The fact that a $15 tool is giving me any kind of results is astounding.
As soon as I saw it was you I gave a thumbs up immediately as I saw 1 where you walked into a CVS or Walgreens & critiqued seversl products. You're my fave! Thanks, Julie
I would like toTHANK YOU for CARING so MUCH about ALL people (not just ur patients), that u give ur personal time to educate us ALL! Many people CAN'T afford to go see a Dermatologist to ask &/or learn about the many topics/info which you have so GRACIOUSLY provided! Once again,, from another health care provider who also cares, I sincerely APPRECIATE ur COMPASSION, EFFORTS, & TIME! Bless YOU!
So PROUD of the growth I’ve seen on your channel. If anyone deserves it, YOU DO 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 When I started watching, you were at 25,000 subs, and I told literally EVERYONE I could reach to check out your channel. Way to go Andrea 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Thank you once again Dr Dray for being the voice of reason on this platform. Most videos on YT overhype current trendy products, without thinking of the possible, very real adverse effects that can occur. I very much appreciate, as many others here do, your candid educational videos. Well done! Thank you!
In case anyone in the comments is curious- I've gotten microneedling done by my Board Certified dermatology 4 times now. She uses the Skin Pen (the only FDA cleared microneedling device). It has helped my scars and I'm still planning on getting 2 more sessions. It is NOT a quick fix and the results aren't instant, but it has worked for me over time.
Sara Zaldana girl it is not rocket science to use. Of course she’ll say that she’s a Dermatologist, lol. go snag you one at Marshall’s that’s where i got mine! so easy and effective
@I Was Here you sound stupid saying that. Age is about perspective most of the time, sure, in terms of numbers 30 is close to old age considering the average life expectancy for people is between 70 and 80 , but 30 isnt even the peak 😂 you must be in your early 20's to believe that.
I Was Here there are a bunch of 30 years old that do not look saggy 😂 my sister looks bomb at 30 no wrinkles clear skin so I honestly think it’s genetic people who sag at 30 have horrible genetics
There is such a contrast between this basic, non-flashy presentation packed full of relevant and unbiased facts and data, and everyone else in the skincare industry with something to sell. I'm also watching this in 2020, and wondering WHY DON'T WE LISTEN TO DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS!?
Yeah I cant believe all the ppl in the other videos insulting her in the comments just because they didn't like what she said about the procedure being done at home and how dangerous that is like they went to several years of medical school and residency to be a specialist 🙄 ppl only like medicine and science when its convenient or affirms some habit they have.
Hi! I'm treating melasma whit microneedling, and I see difference. I'm doing a session 3w/3 weeks, two until now. I use a Eucerin cream the days after, and Neostrata after that one. I note difference. I think one or two sessions more and it's finished. I note improvement in wrinkles between brows, too. I'm 44 years and I'm doing the treatment whit a stetician (sorry, I'm portuguese, so I don't know some words... 😎). It's winter now, but I still use sunscreen. 😘🇵🇹
Carmen, what size of needles you used, and what do you mean 3/3 weeks.thank you, I have melasma to and want try microneedling to see if works for me. Have blessed day😊
@@lilianasotres9415 Well, I don't know. The stetician said that is a new method, but not the size. And now I stopped because Portugal is at home again, because of the pandemia... I had 3 sessions until now, and I seed differences. Sorry I can't help you...
It’s very popular on You Tube, but with my sensitive skin, I decided against it. I didn’t realize it could cause permanent damage. Yikes! Thanks for the great info.
So glad I found this video! Was about to order a dermaroller, but hesitated because of my history of post-acne hyperpigmentation, diabetes, plus the fact that I'm a cheloid machine. Your video really opened my eyes. Thanks so much!
I'm glad I came across this video. I've been curious about this microneedling that can be done at home. You have helped a lot of people with this info. I'm sure.
Micro needling helped me get rid of my severe acne scars. It was my first in-office procedure to tackle my acne scars.. since then, I’ve tried peels and lasers. I get compliments on my skin now and people don’t believe that my skin used to be horrible.
I've had numerous micro needling procedures to help with some nasty scars leftover from severe teenage cystic acne. I originally tried it as an alternative to lasers - since I'm a darker ethnic person. I've seen great results in the overall texture of my skin. And thanks to your videos, I've stopped using all those products that were irritating my face to no end! Now, my skincare routine is simple and fragrance free and I actually reapply sunscreen. I've given up on anti-aging products....as I realize they're a total gimmick - no one can stop aging.
What type of scars was it effective on? Rolling, PIH? Were they cystic acne scars? I'm considering it but not sure it works on superficial scars or deeper ones as well.
they were scars from cystic acne that look like little keloid scars. My face isn't perfectly smooth - but there has been considerable improvement. And, since the scars are close to 30 years old, I'm very pleased that my face has become smoother and the overall texture of my skin is actually soft for the first time in my life. @@rutube007
Microneedling was used in 1950, in Germany, with pediatric patient who had severe burns. The name was Dermaroller and it has a patent on it ,so it’´s nothing very new, it has longer history than 1994…..
Before I knew I had rosacea I tried microneedling from a highly reputable place. Totally destroyed my skins moisture barrier and made it so much worse :( I feel like that’s what took my sensitive skin to a whole other level and I’ve been working for 2+ years trying to get it back to a more calm level even though I know the redness and rosacea has no cure :-/
Slugging with Vaseline every night has cured my rosacea… I still have old marks from it But never flushes or flares anymore My skin has been amazing since slugging
I'm so glad you addressed this, Dr.Dray. So many women whom I admire & otherwise respect discuss this on their channels. A generic disclaimer of 'do your own research' is not enough to dissuade someone from possible harm. This *really* bothers me. I hear way too much disinformation as it is, sigh. A microneedling device in the hands of a *medical professional* is an entirely different thing. Keep talking! Some of us are paying attention! Blessings! Jackie in NY state
Ibelieveinangels yesido All the mis-advice and deceptive, anecdotal "evidence" really bothers me too! Some of the practices and products RUclipsrs are touting as miracles are positively dangerous and these are people with no medical training and who typically do not even research ingredients.
You don't need to be a medical professional to do microneedling if you practice proper hygenic protocols and do some actual research. There is no logical reason why you'd need 6+ years of medical school to do such a simple treatment. It's an absolute waste of money and a gift to dermatologists to pay $200 for them to do literally the same thing you can do at home. But of course, people are stupid, that's why they recommend not doing this at home. There are many ways in which you can screw this up, if you're careless.
@@sh0werp0wer I agree fully. Also, I trust myself way more than a medical professional. I say this because the third leading cause of death in the US is due to medical errors. And, I find that in my own home and work area when doing these treatments, I can control how clean and sanitary everything is - and I am extremely cautious about cleanliness.
Thank you for all the information you put on RUclips. I’m aging so I looked on RUclips to see what others are doing to stay youthful looking. I looked at derma rolling but decided against it because I’m prone to infection. I have been hospitalized 2X with sepsis due to viral illness’s. I’ve been binge watching you for the last week!
Foreign body graniloma can be a side effect of micro needling, if Vitamin C serum is put on the skin immediately after micro needling. Do not do microneedling at home it can predispose you to Infection. However it can help with acne scarring. But should be done in a doctor’s office. Avoid microneedling if you have herpes cold sores or if you have a sunburn. Thank you Dr. Dray. 👍🏻🌹
Oh my Dr. Dray....I am very very glad I saw this video. I was just going to order my roller....I was nervous because I am 63 and because I am concerned about diabetes and infection. I think what I will do is have it professionally done, if at all. I don't like the idea of derma-rolling and then putting makeup on afterward. Thank you for all you do Dr. Dray xxo Sues
Susan (LIttle Poet), I am going to watch this video again, there was SO MUCH INFO in it!! I am quite certain Dr. Dray said to not wear any makeup for TWO WEEKS following dermarolling. Wow, scary!!!
Of course dermatologists are going to advice you to get it done profesionally - they're the ones getting paid to do it profesionally. I also understand why no dermatologist would go out and condone doing this at home - because a lot of people are just simply stupid. The fact is that as long as you follow the exact same protocols as they would in an office, it's absolutely absurd to pay $200 for literally the same treatment you can get at home. The main problem with doing this at home is keeping a sterile environment, but as long as you ensure that your equipment is unused and properly sterilised with alcohol, as well as thoroughly cleaning your face, rinsing it in water and letting it airdry, you're not being any less sterile than a dermatologist would. In other words, as long as you're not a moron, you should be perfectly capable of doing this at home. I had my face ruined by a dermatologist who basically experimented with my face with a new laser he had no idea how to use, and used for the wrong indication. I'm now actually fixing my face, myself, with microneedling, that was ruined *by a dermatologist* - and I've seen *many* dermatologists prior to this disaster and they've all known *less* about hyperpigmentation than I have. Dr. Dray here seems knowledgeable and generally interested in her field, but I'm sorry to say that the average dermatologist, from my experience, is not someone I would trust my face with anymore than I would trust myself. At this point I feel much safer doing this myself than in the hands of some heavy-handed dermatologist looking to make a few quick bucks. That's also why many dermatologists pretend that lasers are the best treatment for pretty much anything, even though microneedling and relatively cheap topical treatments often times are equally effective without the risk. It's because they've spent loads of money on these lasers and they want a return on their investment. You need to take *their* incentive into account - the incentive of most dermatologists is first of all just to make money. Why on earth would they advice you to do something they can make money from, at home for free, when it's arguably "less safe" to do it at home? The only person who has solely your own health as an incentive is *you*. Sorry, that's just my two cents.
I totally agree with you on lasers - almost everyone who has had laser treatment is unsatisfied, and that's the best case scenario, worst case, people are left with permanent discoloration, texture changes, etc. I did just want to point out that Dr. Davin Lim does condone at home microneedling with shorter length needles, he says it's a good adjunct therapy to having professional skin remodeling with a dermatologist.
Julian Nikolay Krogh-Fredriksen alcohol does not sterilize, it sanitizes which is the lowest level of killing germs something sterile has been sanitized, disinfected, and then sterilized with a UV light or extreme heat. Alcohol has a similar level of cleanliness to soap and water
Just reading through comments and responses while I’m watching your video. I am so impressed by you and your commitment to informing the public. And the time and honesty in answering people’s questions.
Omg, thank you!!! I just purchased one n did it for the first time very lightly, no blood but my face tingled. I will definitely not do it again. Gracias!!!
Thanks for pointing out the risks with darker skin tones. I had a dermarolling session at my local beauty clinic (for stretch marks around my thigh buttock region). I'm mixed black/white and the lady assured me I'd be fine since I'm not "very dark". But my skin did exactly what you said, it got red then darker and that was it. It further highlighted my light stretch marks :/ I also got permanent raised bumps from the needles. This was AGES ago and for a while I just thought she was just not a good clinician who had crap tools (perhaps the needles too big/deep) and thought that I still had a good chance with the right tools and professional (which is why I'm doing research at the mo) BUT from you've said I think I should just stay away! Don't want to make the situation any worse! P.S. Love that you are Dr Dray :D (bet you get that all the time sorry!)
Very timely video for me. I have been interested in at home micro- needling with the hope that it would stimulate collagen production and improve my pore size on my nose which has increased in the last couple of years (I'm 43), I find it quite unsightly. The Derma roller kits can be quite expensive, I've had my eye on one which also includes the necessary cleaner for the roller to keep things sanitary. I think on balance though, I might be better giving this a miss. Back to the drawing board on my pores! Thanks for this Dr Dray, great video as always.
I've had 3 sessions. It's gradual healing at best which makes me question if there's any point, especially since it costs 4 figures. It's safe as long as you're in good hands. It doesn't hurt and i don't think you even need numbing cream. The skin above the upper lip is sensitive, so if it's still numb the following day, don't worry. I'd say take a week off and stay home to reduce risk of these newly created tiny holes becoming infected. Don't workout and try not to sweat, so perhaps consider undergoing this treatment in the colder months.
@@lanadelrey3821 The dermatologist here is saying serums don't work. I think allowing the body to heal on its own is the best thing, even if it takes a few years for the scars to fade 70-80%.
I really love and appreciate your high efforts along with your detailled and thoroughly investigated suggestions and explanations. Thank you !! All the best from Germany ☺
I can't afford to go get regular professional treatments, but I can learn how to do this properly at home. I feel like the "Don't try this at home" warning is for people who refuse to put in 10-20 hours into learning how to do it properly. The professional won't be getting more training than this themselves before they get hands-on with the procedure.
@@DrDrayzday I got a microneedler with 3 needle sizes as a present, but am afraid to use it. Considering have a session done professionally first, so I know what to expect. I can't afford more than one!
My advice is to stay far away from this! I tried it for several months and honestly saw no improvement in wrinkles. But the worst thing is I followed every sterilization protocol and ended up in the hospital with one of the worst cases of cellulitis the doctors at the hospital had ever seen. Not only was the pain and loss of work when you are self-employed bad enough but not having insurance only added to the mess. Leave this one to the professionals.
That must’ve been so painful and scary. So sorry you had to experience that. Thanks for sharing. You might’ve saved me and others from having the same or worse experience.
Really appreciate your expert comments on this subject. It seems there are too many pitfalls in this product and you explained many of them. Best wishes.
Dr. Dray, What a wonderful service you are providing and maybe it's just me, but I think you could really benefit from a voice coach. A coach could help you eliminate the nasal twang, and sudden drops in pitch as well as the teenage "up talk" at the end of a sentence. I say this with nothing but goodwill intended.
Why? As long as you practice proper hygienic protocols and do just a shred of research you can do this at home perfectly fine. But good luck paying $200 to have someone do literally the same thing you could do at home.
Exactly. Then don't do microneedling, period. It's not "at home microneedling" that's inherently unsafe - this can happen just as easily at a clinic. But if you take one quick look at the comment section under most DIY microneedling videos you'll see what kind of people are doing this at home. There are people using the same needles 15 times, doing 2mm sessions weekly and just have no idea what they're doing. People are stupid. Taken that into account I understand why dermatologists just generally advice people not to do this at home, but anyone with half a brain can do this just as safely as home as someone would at a clinic, that's my only point.
I sell home use dermarollers, I have to agree this is small and can be very dangerous device if people don't know how to use, however I provide tons of videos educating my customers and subscribers how to use it and with all proven studies, I'm esthetician with 11 years of experience, never had disappointed client or subscriber, rollers might be not for everybody and people might not see results, but I sold thousands of rollers and got not even one negative review or comment that damaged the skin. Also it is very IMPORTANT to know where you are buying your device, if it has medical CE, how it is made, metal wheels which has no benefits or real individual needles. Again I have tons of information about dermarolling on my channel. I highly believe it's the best skin care home use device to improve the skin, I don't love because I sell it, I sell it because I love it and I have never gotten negative comment from my customers, patients or subscribers.
I agree. As long as you maintain proper hygienic protocols there is no logical reason as to why this would be significantly safer in a dermatologists office than at home. You don't need 6+ years of medical school to be able to roll a dermaroller back and forth. But a lot of people are simply stupid, so I don't think many dermatologists will condone at home rolling with good conscience because someone will probably mess something up. On top of that, why would they recommend doing a procedure for free at home, when *they're* the ones making $200 from doing it in their office? They have every incentive to advice you to get this done professionally - because they're the ones getting paid to do with professionally. I don't think the risks of doing this at home are significantly higher than doing it at an office. The treatments at offices tend to be more aggressive in an attempt to produce more drastic results, which also gives higher risks. I honestly trust myself more with microneedling than I trust a derm. But mostly because a derm ruining my face with lasers is the reason why I'm doing this in the first place.
Gin Amber, I was uncertain about using a dermaroller on my face and started to look into it. I watch several beauty vloggers, several who have chimed in here, and have seen their success. So, when I discovered your videos, I feel even more educated and assured that I can do this myself.
Oh great I was just applying my dermaroller while watching this, very happy to hear about all the good results, then after I'm done, you started warning about it at minute 16!!! 😂 I'm like 😫😫😫😲😬😰😭
You have to be carful with what roller your useing and puttin on after gin Amber on RUclips has the best info out there and talks about how people sell wrong needles that damage skin and what you put on your skin after also has an effect
I started researching different skin procedures including microneedling, chemical peels, red-light treatment, and fraxel laser. I decided to go with the fraxel even though it's kinda expensive and requires one week of downtime. Honestly this is the best decision I have ever made concerning my skin. After two fraxel procedures were done one month apart, my skin is as clear and perfect as I hoped it would he. All my sun damage, brown spots, AKs, even fine lines are gone. My skin was a mess and now it looks beautiful. I hope this helps someone decide.
Last week I went to see a dermatologist, she told me to buy a derma roller on amazon and a vitamin c serum of about $150 dollars. She told me to do it at home with the application of the serum whilst doing it. I was stunned. Stunned! I thought of Dr. Dray, at that very moment, wishing she was my dermatologist. This doctor ended up giving me an rx of benzoyl peroxide with adapalene. Don’t know if that’s going to be effective. But yea, it felt useless going to see a dermatologist or at least this one in particular. She didn’t advice me on how to wash skin, apply moisturizer, or even sunscreen. She just wrote rx and told me to buy those two products for dermarolling. 😖
I had perioral dermatitis that was well treated and completely inactive and not visible or irritated at all. One treatment of micro needling and it was in FULL FORCE! I would NOT recommend for anyone to try micro needling near your mouth if you have had perioral dermatitis in the past. I was SO embarrassed and felt like a lizard for three weeks afterward.
NoooOOOO! I so wanted you to say, “Yes, Hilary, you can absolutely save the money and do your own dermarolling!” 😄Thank you for the great info and saving me some potentially disastrous results. I was about to purchase one of those microneedling pens. I’m really enjoying this series on procedures. Thank you. :)
Yes, Hilary, you can absolutely save the money and do your own microneedling. Get a stamp or a pen, not a roller, and do some proper research. There is no real reason why you would get any better results at a dermatologists office than you would at home because you're literally doing the same thing. The only concern with doing this at home is that people are careless with the hygiene, not the technique. If you're careful you can do this at home perfectly fine - there is no logical reason as to why you couldn't. But hey, it's your money. :) Also, aftercare is extremely important. There are just so many aspects of this that a careless person could ignore while doing this at home, so I understand why dermatologists would generally advice people from doing this. Fixing people's skin is also their livelihood, so you're rather naive not to see the obvious incentive here as well. :)
@@sh0werp0wer I would add, though, that regardless of where the needling is done (home or derm office), that one needs to be super aware of infection risk and act accordingly. I do dermastamp/roll at home, BUT I only use my devices on myself, don't apply products afterwards, clean my skin really well beforehand, soak my devices in alcohol before and after, etc. I am hyper-diligent about cleanliness. If someone isn't willing to do all of that, they should not do this at home, is my thought. I'm not a dermatologist, and can 't afford to have dermarolling done in a spa or derm office, also can't afford other procedures so for now, this is helping a lot. I use it on the deep "11" lines between my eyes. I have been needling for maybe 6 months now, once every 4 weeks, and the lines are absolutely less deep than they were before. :) . I'm very pleased with the results so far a $30 investment in a coupe of rollers/stamps.
SingingMyBlue I heard don’t use vitamin C Use hyaluronic acid serum during ( apply each section at a time so the derma pen slides) & then nothing else for 24 hours. Then proceed with regular skin regimen. This is what I do ( twice so far) with good results.
So I derma roll at home and the steps I do is 1.I wash my face 2.I use a toner to clean my face 3. I use my derma roller ( but I have cleaned it with alcohol a day before and waited for it to dry , and I didn’t put it in an very open place where any fibers can come in I put it in its container that it came with and I also cleaned my container) 4. After I use the derma roller I put my oils on and my vitamin oils also 5. Then I use ice cubes on my face to calm it down and close my face pores Soooooo the question is am I doing it the right way ?? ( plus I do not do it every day ) and my needle size is 0.25 mm .
Goodness! I was doing at home microneedling with vitamin C serum for deep chicken pox scars from my childhood. I stopped because I wasn't seening much improvement but just a little. You really made me want to rethink this. I am still interested in microneedling but the products they provide are horribly inadequate compared to the procdure you described.
I do agree that microneedling can help mild and early acne scars, however it will not improve severe rolling, ice pick or even moderate tethered scars. Still, its an entry level treatment that is standard protocol driven, that is affordable for most patients. Dr Davin Lim
What about festoons?
It gave me a permanent tethered scar on my face actually.
@@LVishere on your eyebags?
Love Moore o m g! I'm sorry that happened. 😞😢 I was really about to start with this and hoping it would help mine . Even fractional laser didn't my scars. Did you do it yourself or you. you go somewhere? I'm so curious how it made it worse.
Dr Davin Lim how about melasma?
Love your wealth of information. Nice to see a professional talking about skincare and not some random person who has no idea what they are talking about.
Thank God, finally someone who knows what they are talking about and backing it up with research. Love it. Subbed.
Thanks for watching!
I have a question if possible. I've noticed you've mentioned cleansers containing salicylic acid. I was under the impression that these were pointless as the product is being washed away within seconds so the active doesn't have time to do its thing. Would love to know your take on this. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
i discuss that at length in my face wash ingredient video...but no, sa washes are not pointless and we have data to show they are effective
Sara Duval when the two youtubers you trust the most meet each other, that’s epic👏👏
My favorite beauty guru. :)
I know Paula B. from Paula's Choice said the cleansers were pointless. I'm so glad I learned differently from Dr. Dray.
Cheesing as if I am meeting Wayne Goss in person lol wow he watches your vids!!!!! ;)
Thank you Dr. Dray, you always set me straight, these beauty you tubers can be very dangerous with their uneducated statements and recomendations!
I love that you speak clear, perfect for 1.5x speed! Thank you!
With all the hype over using dermarollers on YT, I am really glad that you addressed this from a clinical perspective. Thank you so much for all this information.. Sue
Thanks Ms Sue!
doleg lmao
doleg and you don’t have to spell ‘you’ like ‘u’ but we all do things our own way. No need to be rude. Let Sue sign off however she wants.
Have some damn respect for your elders.
doleg Why is a fetus watching this video? Wtf are you even doing here on RUclips. Go to bed disrespectful little jerk. Also learn how to spell before making fun of strangers.
I LOVE YOU! You remind me of my my late son's pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Toba Weinstein. My son since passed, so watching you also bring's back those great memories in a odd kinda way.
Im sorry for your loss.
For those thinking about receiving microneedling treatment, it really does what you hope it will. I had dozens of acne scars on my face to the point where I couldn't grow facial hair. Every treatment I got, I saw more little hairs popping up and now most of them are gone. It doesn't happen overnight though. It takes a few months of continuous treatment but it's certainly worth the money and time.
I agreed. It takes time. Severe result will shown after 6month or up to 1 year. The key is consistency
Does it last long term or do you have to keep getting treatments? Looks like treatments here are around $750 per session
I'm so glad I read this i am going tomorrow and I'm so so nervous
@@AbstractMindsThinkAlike you'll want at least 3 treatments 1 won't make much of a change
@Hassan Khurshid yes that's what my doctor has said
Dr. Dray is like a walking encyclopedia of skincare !
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I’m an esthetician and micro needling on myself and my clients helps to maintain okay skin condition, it’s not like Botox which makes any wrinkles visibly go away, but it helps to keep the wrinkles less visible if they are deep or average. Kinda keeps you away from Botox for a while unless your preference is cardinal procedures
I am so grateful that Dr. Dray provides these information to us in youtube for free. It's basically like having a free dermatologist consultation.
I’ve been doing this for years . No infections no damage and very happy with my results .
CJ knose what size do you use?
You can safely use longer needles as well, but you should definitely not jump straight to 1-1.5mm. Do test spots if you're going to increase length, and you'll see how you react.
What is a Dr. Pen?
@@frankreynolds445 are you male?
@@frankreynolds445 What activities are you talking about? How did you manage to maintain the same hair colour as when you were young? I'm interested in this!
Dr. Dray, love to hear you speak of the physiology of derma rolling. I've been using it on my lips for over two years, with great success. I'm a registered nurse, and feel comfortable doing it at home. You are very generous to share your knowledge with us. Many blessings...MaryEllen
Thanks!
MaryEllen After 60 m
MaryEllen After 60 how often you do it on lips
Ana, I use the o.5mm on my lips once a week.
MaryEllen After 60 what do you apply after rolling your lips?
Thank you Dr Dray! You're my number one source of information before I search any thing related to dermatology. I have also seen a lot of improvement on my skin and I'm no longer stressed about it.
For any latinos out there thinking of getting microneedling. I recently got my third session done and it really does help with acne scars. It’s slightly painful but nothing you won’t be able to stand. It honestly depends how you take care of your skin afterwards. I usually don’t wash my face for up to 6 hours after i get it done and when i do i wash it with cetaphyl gentle soap, apply hyaluronic acid and a gentle face cream.
Hey Jessica, I'd like to get your feedback. What is your skin type and skin tone? What changes have you seen in your skin? Has it helped with scar reduction?
Is it permanent ?
What does that have to do with being latino though
May you share a feedback on how your skin condition is !
Latino is not a skin type so whatever worked for you has nothing to do with a cultural group. Latin people can be gingers or black.. literally all skin types.
been dermarolling for a year now and my face improves a lot, no more acne scars and not visible wrinkles.
Do you do it at home or in a medical office?
ljay tajelpo i’ve been doing it at home
What do you actually apply after and before every session?
Thank you I've just bought mine and been doing some research
ljay tajelpo There’s a lot of instructions on youtube about dermarolling. It’s what you apply after, I’ve been using rosehip oil after dermarolling to help my inflamation and redness
I love the fact, that you back up your statements with research. many thanks for all the info.
Thank you for this, I'm thankful that you shed some light on the use of the vitamin C serum during micro needling procedures.
Pretty much the only skin channel I trust..
I was just about to buy microneedling device but had to check with you first. Thank you for the info. It helped a lot and you saved me $200 😄
I agree that caution is best.
I think micro needling is great in moderation. Light pressure. Clean the instrument and the face. Avoid topical solutions.
The injuries are slight and allow the skin to breathe.
In my opinion, some of these masks and facial cleansers are even more abrasive to the skin than derma rolling.
Some of us have terrible acne scars that we have to look at every day and people just want to feel normal.
Benjamin Knotts true that. When I was a teen I used to use an apricot seed scrub or something like that and it was a abrasive as heck.
This has done wonders for my acne scars. Now I'm not saying overnight but over the last year of micro needling well.. I'm able to to without makeup go around my house without being terribly uncomfortable and embarrassed. I'm going to continue for this next year more regularly and I hope it continues to do what it's done previously
Yeah since making this video microneedling continues to yield good results for acne scars when done in office. I still caution against that at home devices, however, as we do see problems with these and they are not calibrated well often
@@DrDrayzday I completely understand your stance on caution when done at home. But I do keep my tools clean and away from any of my other tools that I use for my face. And I before and after use every time disinfect the tool and start with a very very clean face. Thanks so much for actually responding to my little nothing comment. So rare these days that people take time out of there busy lives for one another. Thanks again Doc'
Hi, is it okay for me to use aloe Vera gel with vitamin E as a moisturiser after a sessions of micro needling?
@@shadowdawnl6930 i think your a Babe 💓 any updates on your results?
@@rahkielsingh6028 it is going very well. Skin is still showing better and better results as I continue. Thanks for the compliment:)
This is one of my highly trusted resources for skincare. Doc knows what she is talking about. I somehow wasn’t subscribed anymore and am so excited to have come across this channel again. Doc should legit have her own skincare line. I would be a customer for life but I guess I’ll just settle for videos.
Thank you - as a skin and beauty therapist I found your video extremely helpful and very informative.
You are a breath of fresh air ! I am suffering from hair loss, and this is been going on for a number of years now. I am postmenopausal and I thought it was due to my hormones so I went to see an endocrinologist to check my hormones out, and she told me to go home and take biotin supplements. And so I went to my gynecologist and she put me on estrogen supplements via a patch twice a week. It's at a relatively low dose but it helps stop the hot flashes, and she told me I could take this patch until I'm 65 years old. I am 59 now. My hair grows but it has too much shed or Fallout and I am getting link so. I don't care to have long hair I just wanted to stop shedding. I am going to pay attention to your videos, as you're the first dermatologist I have seen online in any capacity that has been so open and willing to share. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much Ms Sherrie and I am glad to hear you enjoy the videos :)
Dr Dray is there a hair loss product that you would
Sorry is there a hair loss product that you would recommend for postmenopausal women who are taking low-dose estrogen supplements!? Thank you so much if your answer and I was so glad to see you reply to my my comment yesterday!
Dr. Dray, Your skin is looking particularly radiant today! Have been watching you daily since discovering your channel a month or so ago, and after following your recommendations on simple skin care routines, my skin has never looked better. I keep watching your number of subscribers grow daily. You'll be at 100k before you know it! I greatly appreciate the time you take to make make these informative videos as well as your fun vlogs, especially the ones with your mother!
Thanks! Hope you are having a great week
1.7M now 🤣
I love this comment showing Dr. Dray was approaching 100K followers. Today she has more than 2M! 7 years of daily uploads. It's an unbelievable accomplishment for which I am grateful.
Im naturally tan, ethnic skin and suffer from very light acne scaring and some darker melasma hyperpigmentation on my cheeks. I've done 4 micro needling sessions at home (once a week) for a month and noticed an improvement. It's been months since my last session. I noticed no new melasma spots formed since. One more session should solve it. If you do it at home DO YOUR RESEACH! DO NOT SKIMP ON SANITATION! TAKE BIG PRECAUTIONS! It's not for those who can't dedicate a week of going bare face and taking extra caution with anything they come in contact with.
Once a week seems excessive but glad it’s working for ya
Just watched this, got up and got my Dermaroller and put it in the garbage. I had used it a few times but was always afraid. Thank you so much for so much information! You are so wonderful!!
Thanks doc. Sounds like you did a considerable amount of research on this and gave us the bottom line on the positives and negatives. I so appreciate your time and long studied knowledge. Rita :)
:)
FINALLY someone qualified talking about these things. Thank you :)
Thanks for watching!
Thank You Doctor for your very informative video on microneedling.
Had my first dermapen at a clinic in Sydney and noticed a difference
in the mirror at the checkout. I’m going back for my next appointment
in 4 weeks. I was shown a photo of a man with acne scars (before and after).
There was a noticeable difference where the skin had actually rejuvenated all
that scar tissue into a new complexion. I just hope it will clear my red blemishes
and maybe even a few wrinkles. I had Fractional resurfacing about a year ago
and got rid of my sunspots. Nice video!
Hey Glenn, what chsnges have you noticed about your skin since then? Did dermarolling/dermapen work to reduce your scarring?
Please do a video dedicated to stretch marks and reducing their appearance! Great videos, thank you! :)
Thanks! Look out for it ;)
Dr Dray Patiently waiting 🙇🏽♀️
Microneedling just scares me because of hyperpigmentation and possibility of infection.
agree
Birgit Roth I wouldn’t just wipe it down, but submerge in isopropyl alcohol and leave for 20 mins. ( before and after). Think if it as a surgical instrument. Although after Dr Gray’s thoughts I think I will throw mine out.
i submerge it in ethyl and isoprobyl alcohol diluted (w/ water to make it more potent actually) for 24 hours everytime u use it. ive had no problems
Margie Medina I’ve suffered from hyper pigmentation for years I’ve tried everything thing retin a worked for a while but stopped at the strongest strength! This saved my skin and at 30 I look 23 because it plumps the skin it changed my life there are different needle lengths for at home nothing over 0.3 I say go for it ! Btw there is a snail bee essesnce that I love to use in combo !
@@harmoneypeters 0.3 meddle doesn't reach the dermis to help with hyperpigmentation or introduction of collagen production. Usually, you'll need 0.5 nothing more to be safe but you also have to make sure you sterilised your derma roller. If you can tolerate the pricking.
Thank YOU Dr. Dray!!! I was totally on the fence about this after seeing many RUclipsrs touting the advantages of dermarolling at home. I am OFF the fence now and RUNNING in the other direction. Thanks again!!!
Keep looking UP!!!
:)
You can do microneedling at home perfectly fine if you just use your brain. Use pens/stamp and not a roller - practice proper hygienic protocol, and there's no logical reason as to why you'd pay $200 to have someone do the exact same treatment. But hey, it's your money. :)
I had my first micro needling session. Honestly, I had amazing results! I can't even imagine how great my skin will after after a few more treatments
Maria Gentles have you had further sessions? How are things now?
Is it painful?
may I ask what those results are exactly?
I find that my tone appears more balanced, my skin brightens, wrinkles are less defined, overall my face seems more alive and less drawn out. I also began to nano needle vitamin C and alternate with kiwi seed oil, which helps to maintain a super healthy and vibrant glow. I just turned 49 and I get mistaken for being in my 30's all the time
Early 30's at that!
I really appreciate your channel and the quality information you provide. I really appreciate the fact you aren't using gimmicks and bad science, just scientific information to give sound answers to patients seeking cosmetic procedures. I love it.
I have deep boxcar and ice pick scars on my cheeks left over from when I had acne as a teen. I've been using a 1.5mm roller for only 2 weeks every 3 days and I've already seen a gigantic improvement.
Not sure if it will completely remove the scars but they are noticeably less deep and more even now. The fact that a $15 tool is giving me any kind of results is astounding.
As soon as I saw it was you I gave a thumbs up immediately as I saw 1 where you walked into a CVS or Walgreens & critiqued seversl products. You're my fave! Thanks, Julie
I would like toTHANK YOU for CARING so MUCH about ALL people (not just ur patients), that u give ur personal time to educate us ALL! Many people CAN'T afford to go see a Dermatologist to ask &/or learn about the many topics/info which you have so GRACIOUSLY provided! Once again,, from another health care provider who also cares, I sincerely APPRECIATE ur COMPASSION, EFFORTS, & TIME! Bless YOU!
:)
i am more confident now because of microneedling....no more acne scar 😍😊
How many sessions did you need to achieve this result ?
@@Charms_nwa 7session 😊
How much for each session ?
@@noiet9808 here in Philippines only $20.53 per session
@@seiranaguilar1845 omg here is like 800 for one session
So PROUD of the growth I’ve seen on your channel. If anyone deserves it, YOU DO 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 When I started watching, you were at 25,000 subs, and I told literally EVERYONE I could reach to check out your channel. Way to go Andrea 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Thank you so much for your support. I hope you are having a nice weekend
Thank you once again Dr Dray for being the voice of reason on this platform. Most videos on YT overhype current trendy products, without thinking of the possible, very real adverse effects that can occur. I very much appreciate, as many others here do, your candid educational videos. Well done! Thank you!
Thanks!
In case anyone in the comments is curious- I've gotten microneedling done by my Board Certified dermatology 4 times now. She uses the Skin Pen (the only FDA cleared microneedling device). It has helped my scars and I'm still planning on getting 2 more sessions. It is NOT a quick fix and the results aren't instant, but it has worked for me over time.
Dermatologist*
"I would not recommend for this to be done at home"....... but I'm poor Dr.Dray lol
that is not a reason to scar your skin
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Sara Zaldana girl it is not rocket science to use. Of course she’ll say that she’s a Dermatologist, lol. go snag you one at Marshall’s that’s where i got mine! so easy and effective
@@shannonliim Yep, my thoughts too. I purchased Mine at Ulta. In fact just did a light touch, on very clean skin. Results are good.
Michelle R Jackson my dermatologist said it was fine if done correctly. ❤️💛💙
THANK YOU FOR SAYING 1994 was not long ago! It makes me feel less old! Haha. My niece and nephew LOVE to let me know that I’m “ancient” lol
Lauren Fisher there’s a difference between being born in 1994 (25-26) and something being 24-25 years old.
@I Was Here you sound stupid saying that. Age is about perspective most of the time, sure, in terms of numbers 30 is close to old age considering the average life expectancy for people is between 70 and 80 , but 30 isnt even the peak 😂 you must be in your early 20's to believe that.
I Was Here well I was born in 1996 so I must be old too 😂 I just turned 24
I Was Here there are a bunch of 30 years old that do not look saggy 😂 my sister looks bomb at 30 no wrinkles clear skin so I honestly think it’s genetic people who sag at 30 have horrible genetics
I Was Here salty. Lol
There is such a contrast between this basic, non-flashy presentation packed full of relevant and unbiased facts and data, and everyone else in the skincare industry with something to sell.
I'm also watching this in 2020, and wondering WHY DON'T WE LISTEN TO DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS!?
Yeah I cant believe all the ppl in the other videos insulting her in the comments just because they didn't like what she said about the procedure being done at home and how dangerous that is like they went to several years of medical school and residency to be a specialist 🙄 ppl only like medicine and science when its convenient or affirms some habit they have.
Hi!
I'm treating melasma whit microneedling, and I see difference.
I'm doing a session 3w/3 weeks, two until now. I use a Eucerin cream the days after, and Neostrata after that one.
I note difference. I think one or two sessions more and it's finished.
I note improvement in wrinkles between brows, too.
I'm 44 years and I'm doing the treatment whit a stetician (sorry, I'm portuguese, so I don't know some words... 😎).
It's winter now, but I still use sunscreen.
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Carmen, what size of needles you used, and what do you mean 3/3 weeks.thank you, I have melasma to and want try microneedling to see if works for me. Have blessed day😊
@@lilianasotres9415
Well, I don't know. The stetician said that is a new method, but not the size.
And now I stopped because Portugal is at home again, because of the pandemia...
I had 3 sessions until now, and I seed differences.
Sorry I can't help you...
It’s very popular on You Tube, but with my sensitive skin, I decided against it. I didn’t realize it could cause permanent damage. Yikes! Thanks for the great info.
yeah there are risks to consider for sure
Soo rude!!! Many people tried much worse things, if you knew everything there is to know you wouldn’t be on here🙄
@@Luv4USA24 Where was she rude in her comment? It's more likely that you're oversensitive.
So glad I found this video! Was about to order a dermaroller, but hesitated because of my history of post-acne hyperpigmentation, diabetes, plus the fact that I'm a cheloid machine. Your video really opened my eyes. Thanks so much!
Thanks!
I'm glad I came across this video. I've been curious about this microneedling that can be done at home. You have helped a lot of people with this info. I'm sure.
Awwww I miss you
Fab video! So many are dermarolling at home but there are so many risks!
Please do a video about bruising, capillaries & varicose veins!
:)
I already have those
Micro needling helped me get rid of my severe acne scars. It was my first in-office procedure to tackle my acne scars.. since then, I’ve tried peels and lasers. I get compliments on my skin now and people don’t believe that my skin used to be horrible.
How do you space them out? I've signed up for 3 micro needling sessions and 8 lpl sessions... how can get things done simultaneously?
Which procedure would you say helped you the most with severe acne scars (atrophic)? Thanks in adv!
This is an honest informative video on micro needling. We have only one face. Be sure to choose your at home procedures wisely. Thanks.
It is always reliable to hear it from the expert. Thank you Dr. Dray :)
Derma rolling, started it in combination with cera ve skincare. Best Decision everrr
I've had numerous micro needling procedures to help with some nasty scars leftover from severe teenage cystic acne. I originally tried it as an alternative to lasers - since I'm a darker ethnic person. I've seen great results in the overall texture of my skin. And thanks to your videos, I've stopped using all those products that were irritating my face to no end! Now, my skincare routine is simple and fragrance free and I actually reapply sunscreen. I've given up on anti-aging products....as I realize they're a total gimmick - no one can stop aging.
What type of scars was it effective on? Rolling, PIH? Were they cystic acne scars? I'm considering it but not sure it works on superficial scars or deeper ones as well.
they were scars from cystic acne that look like little keloid scars. My face isn't perfectly smooth - but there has been considerable improvement. And, since the scars are close to 30 years old, I'm very pleased that my face has become smoother and the overall texture of my skin is actually soft for the first time in my life. @@rutube007
Can you tell me which size needle you use please?
marnie b in
marnie b how much did it cost?
Microneedling was used in 1950, in Germany, with pediatric patient who had severe burns. The name was Dermaroller and it has a patent on it ,so it’´s nothing very new, it has longer history than 1994…..
I just started topical Co Q10 and was not expecting much but it did give me some nice glow after a few applications. Happy about this 😊
Before I knew I had rosacea I tried microneedling from a highly reputable place. Totally destroyed my skins moisture barrier and made it so much worse :( I feel like that’s what took my sensitive skin to a whole other level and I’ve been working for 2+ years trying to get it back to a more calm level even though I know the redness and rosacea has no cure :-/
Slugging with Vaseline every night has cured my rosacea… I still have old marks from it
But never flushes or flares anymore
My skin has been amazing since slugging
I'm so glad you addressed this, Dr.Dray. So many women whom I admire & otherwise respect discuss this on their channels. A generic disclaimer of 'do your own research' is not enough to dissuade someone from possible harm. This *really* bothers me. I hear way too much disinformation as it is, sigh. A microneedling device in the hands of a *medical professional* is an entirely different thing. Keep talking! Some of us are paying attention! Blessings! Jackie in NY state
Thanks Ms Jackie! Hope your Monday is going well
Ibelieveinangels yesido All the mis-advice and deceptive, anecdotal "evidence" really bothers me too! Some of the practices and products RUclipsrs are touting as miracles are positively dangerous and these are people with no medical training and who typically do not even research ingredients.
You don't need to be a medical professional to do microneedling if you practice proper hygenic protocols and do some actual research. There is no logical reason why you'd need 6+ years of medical school to do such a simple treatment. It's an absolute waste of money and a gift to dermatologists to pay $200 for them to do literally the same thing you can do at home.
But of course, people are stupid, that's why they recommend not doing this at home. There are many ways in which you can screw this up, if you're careless.
@@sh0werp0wer I agree fully. Also, I trust myself way more than a medical professional. I say this because the third leading cause of death in the US is due to medical errors. And, I find that in my own home and work area when doing these treatments, I can control how clean and sanitary everything is - and I am extremely cautious about cleanliness.
Microneedling and rolling, It's everywhere! Welcome your educated and sensible advice on this subject! Keep vlogging! Love ya, Dr. Dray :)
Thanks! Hope your Monday is going well :)
Thank you for all the information you put on RUclips. I’m aging so I looked on RUclips to see what others are doing to stay youthful looking. I looked at derma rolling but decided against it because I’m prone to infection. I have been hospitalized 2X with sepsis due to viral illness’s. I’ve been binge watching you for the last week!
I hope you are well Ms Corey, that is a very scary thing to go through, let alone two times!!
Very grateful for you sharing your professional knowledge and explaining this procedure's positives and negatives.
Thanks!
I know this is off topic, but I'd love for you to do a video about the DermaWand. Thanks!!
Deborah Tansey Same!!
Foreign body graniloma can be a side effect of micro needling, if Vitamin C serum is put on the skin immediately after micro needling. Do not do microneedling at home it can predispose you to Infection. However it can help with acne scarring. But should be done in a doctor’s office. Avoid microneedling if you have herpes cold sores or if you have a sunburn. Thank you Dr. Dray. 👍🏻🌹
Oh my Dr. Dray....I am very very glad I saw this video. I was just going to order my roller....I was nervous because I am 63 and because I am concerned about diabetes and infection. I think what I will do is have it professionally done, if at all. I don't like the idea of derma-rolling and then putting makeup on afterward. Thank you for all you do Dr. Dray xxo Sues
Glad to hear this was helpful :)
Susan (LIttle Poet), I am going to watch this video again, there was SO MUCH INFO in it!! I am quite certain Dr. Dray said to not wear any makeup for TWO WEEKS following dermarolling. Wow, scary!!!
Of course dermatologists are going to advice you to get it done profesionally - they're the ones getting paid to do it profesionally.
I also understand why no dermatologist would go out and condone doing this at home - because a lot of people are just simply stupid.
The fact is that as long as you follow the exact same protocols as they would in an office, it's absolutely absurd to pay $200 for literally the same treatment you can get at home.
The main problem with doing this at home is keeping a sterile environment, but as long as you ensure that your equipment is unused and properly sterilised with alcohol, as well as thoroughly cleaning your face, rinsing it in water and letting it airdry, you're not being any less sterile than a dermatologist would.
In other words, as long as you're not a moron, you should be perfectly capable of doing this at home.
I had my face ruined by a dermatologist who basically experimented with my face with a new laser he had no idea how to use, and used for the wrong indication.
I'm now actually fixing my face, myself, with microneedling, that was ruined *by a dermatologist* - and I've seen *many* dermatologists prior to this disaster and they've all known *less* about hyperpigmentation than I have.
Dr. Dray here seems knowledgeable and generally interested in her field, but I'm sorry to say that the average dermatologist, from my experience, is not someone I would trust my face with anymore than I would trust myself.
At this point I feel much safer doing this myself than in the hands of some heavy-handed dermatologist looking to make a few quick bucks.
That's also why many dermatologists pretend that lasers are the best treatment for pretty much anything, even though microneedling and relatively cheap topical treatments often times are equally effective without the risk. It's because they've spent loads of money on these lasers and they want a return on their investment.
You need to take *their* incentive into account - the incentive of most dermatologists is first of all just to make money. Why on earth would they advice you to do something they can make money from, at home for free, when it's arguably "less safe" to do it at home? The only person who has solely your own health as an incentive is *you*.
Sorry, that's just my two cents.
I totally agree with you on lasers - almost everyone who has had laser treatment is unsatisfied, and that's the best case scenario, worst case, people are left with permanent discoloration, texture changes, etc. I did just want to point out that Dr. Davin Lim does condone at home microneedling with shorter length needles, he says it's a good adjunct therapy to having professional skin remodeling with a dermatologist.
Julian Nikolay Krogh-Fredriksen alcohol does not sterilize, it sanitizes which is the lowest level of killing germs something sterile has been sanitized, disinfected, and then sterilized with a UV light or extreme heat. Alcohol has a similar level of cleanliness to soap and water
Just reading through comments and responses while I’m watching your video. I am so impressed by you and your commitment to informing the public. And the time and honesty in answering people’s questions.
thanks!
Omg, thank you!!! I just purchased one n did it for the first time very lightly, no blood but my face tingled. I will definitely not do it again. Gracias!!!
Thanks for pointing out the risks with darker skin tones. I had a dermarolling session at my local beauty clinic (for stretch marks around my thigh buttock region). I'm mixed black/white and the lady assured me I'd be fine since I'm not "very dark". But my skin did exactly what you said, it got red then darker and that was it. It further highlighted my light stretch marks :/ I also got permanent raised bumps from the needles. This was AGES ago and for a while I just thought she was just not a good clinician who had crap tools (perhaps the needles too big/deep) and thought that I still had a good chance with the right tools and professional (which is why I'm doing research at the mo) BUT from you've said I think I should just stay away! Don't want to make the situation any worse! P.S. Love that you are Dr Dray :D (bet you get that all the time sorry!)
sorry to hear this happened!
What actually helped get rid of the dark spots ? If u don’t mind sharing
I got triangle shaped gridmarks on my forehead three months on. Never again with the dermaroller for me
Thank you so much for your cautionary advice! I was about to buy a home-roller but I'd rather not risk it! I'll stick to my retin-A.
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Has retin-a helped you in acne scars over time?
Very timely video for me. I have been interested in at home micro- needling with the hope that it would stimulate collagen production and improve my pore size on my nose which has increased in the last couple of years (I'm 43), I find it quite unsightly. The Derma roller kits can be quite expensive, I've had my eye on one which also includes the necessary cleaner for the roller to keep things sanitary. I think on balance though, I might be better giving this a miss. Back to the drawing board on my pores! Thanks for this Dr Dray, great video as always.
glad to hear you found it helpful
Thank you for covering this topic. I have seen so many youtubers and people on instagram promoting this. Good to know it can cause harm to your skin.
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I've had 3 sessions. It's gradual healing at best which makes me question if there's any point, especially since it costs 4 figures. It's safe as long as you're in good hands. It doesn't hurt and i don't think you even need numbing cream. The skin above the upper lip is sensitive, so if it's still numb the following day, don't worry. I'd say take a week off and stay home to reduce risk of these newly created tiny holes becoming infected. Don't workout and try not to sweat, so perhaps consider undergoing this treatment in the colder months.
Hence why your not getting results.
Read this www.oumere.com/blogs/news/how-dermarolling-causes-collagen-breakdown-premature-aging-and-possibly-cancer
@@lanadelrey3821 The dermatologist here is saying serums don't work. I think allowing the body to heal on its own is the best thing, even if it takes a few years for the scars to fade 70-80%.
I really love and appreciate your high efforts along with your detailled and thoroughly investigated suggestions and explanations. Thank you !! All the best from Germany ☺
Thanks!
It did wonders for my cheek area. I saw a big difference. I don’t feel I need it anymore.
It did wonders for what in your cheek area??? acne, firmness, or saggingness???
I can't afford to go get regular professional treatments, but I can learn how to do this properly at home. I feel like the "Don't try this at home" warning is for people who refuse to put in 10-20 hours into learning how to do it properly. The professional won't be getting more training than this themselves before they get hands-on with the procedure.
To this day it helps baldness and hair thinning the absolute most.
You are a sharp cookie, Dr. Dray! Thanks for the great info.
Great information! I've never heard of this procedure but I can't imagine this being done outside of a clinical setting 😮 Best left to the experts!
yeah it worries me
@@DrDrayzday I got a microneedler with 3 needle sizes as a present, but am afraid to use it. Considering have a session done professionally first, so I know what to expect. I can't afford more than one!
My advice is to stay far away from this! I tried it for several months and honestly saw no improvement in wrinkles. But the worst thing is I followed every sterilization protocol and ended up in the hospital with one of the worst cases of cellulitis the doctors at the hospital had ever seen. Not only was the pain and loss of work when you are self-employed bad enough but not having insurance only added to the mess. Leave this one to the professionals.
OMG this terrifies me! Cellulitis is dangerous. I am so sorry to hear you went through this, and thank you for sharing your experience here.
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That must’ve been so painful and scary. So sorry you had to experience that. Thanks for sharing. You might’ve saved me and others from having the same or worse experience.
Did you do it yourself at home or did you get it done by a dermatologist in a clinic?
It terrifies me.
Really appreciate your expert comments on this subject. It seems there are too many pitfalls in this product and you explained many of them. Best wishes.
it worries me....holds promise for somethings though
Dr. Dray, What a wonderful service you are providing and maybe it's just me, but I think you could really benefit from a voice coach. A coach could help you eliminate the nasal twang, and sudden drops in pitch as well as the teenage "up talk" at the end of a sentence. I say this with nothing but goodwill intended.
Your voice is fine!!
Thank you. Finally a doctor that makes me pause about all the at home micro needling. I just threw mine in the trash.
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Why? As long as you practice proper hygienic protocols and do just a shred of research you can do this at home perfectly fine.
But good luck paying $200 to have someone do literally the same thing you could do at home.
Surgeon's follow hygienic protocols all the time and patients still get infections. Things can happen and for me it's just not worth it.
Exactly. Then don't do microneedling, period. It's not "at home microneedling" that's inherently unsafe - this can happen just as easily at a clinic.
But if you take one quick look at the comment section under most DIY microneedling videos you'll see what kind of people are doing this at home. There are people using the same needles 15 times, doing 2mm sessions weekly and just have no idea what they're doing. People are stupid.
Taken that into account I understand why dermatologists just generally advice people not to do this at home, but anyone with half a brain can do this just as safely as home as someone would at a clinic, that's my only point.
I don't do it in or out of a clinic. Not at all. My plastic surgeon won't do it in his office.
I sell home use dermarollers, I have to agree this is small and can be very dangerous device if people don't know how to use, however I provide tons of videos educating my customers and subscribers how to use it and with all proven studies, I'm esthetician with 11 years of experience, never had disappointed client or subscriber, rollers might be not for everybody and people might not see results, but I sold thousands of rollers and got not even one negative review or comment that damaged the skin. Also it is very IMPORTANT to know where you are buying your device, if it has medical CE, how it is made, metal wheels which has no benefits or real individual needles. Again I have tons of information about dermarolling on my channel. I highly believe it's the best skin care home use device to improve the skin, I don't love because I sell it, I sell it because I love it and I have never gotten negative comment from my customers, patients or subscribers.
I agree. As long as you maintain proper hygienic protocols there is no logical reason as to why this would be significantly safer in a dermatologists office than at home. You don't need 6+ years of medical school to be able to roll a dermaroller back and forth.
But a lot of people are simply stupid, so I don't think many dermatologists will condone at home rolling with good conscience because someone will probably mess something up.
On top of that, why would they recommend doing a procedure for free at home, when *they're* the ones making $200 from doing it in their office? They have every incentive to advice you to get this done professionally - because they're the ones getting paid to do with professionally.
I don't think the risks of doing this at home are significantly higher than doing it at an office. The treatments at offices tend to be more aggressive in an attempt to produce more drastic results, which also gives higher risks.
I honestly trust myself more with microneedling than I trust a derm. But mostly because a derm ruining my face with lasers is the reason why I'm doing this in the first place.
Gin Amber, I was uncertain about using a dermaroller on my face and started to look into it. I watch several beauty vloggers, several who have chimed in here, and have seen their success. So, when I discovered your videos, I feel even more educated and assured that I can do this myself.
exactly :)
Thank you dear :)
Thank you, hope you are going to enjoy, just be patient :)
Oh great I was just applying my dermaroller while watching this, very happy to hear about all the good results, then after I'm done, you started warning about it at minute 16!!! 😂 I'm like 😫😫😫😲😬😰😭
me too! I was watching it with a hydrating mask after using my dermaroller and panicked lol!
You have to be carful with what roller your useing and puttin on after gin Amber on RUclips has the best info out there and talks about how people sell wrong needles that damage skin and what you put on your skin after also has an effect
Karen Singing ASMR , maybe check how this doctor advises to use it at home: ruclips.net/video/R5o_EWxI23Y/видео.html
I started researching different skin procedures including microneedling, chemical peels, red-light treatment, and fraxel laser. I decided to go with the fraxel even though it's kinda expensive and requires one week of downtime. Honestly this is the best decision I have ever made concerning my skin. After two fraxel procedures were done one month apart, my skin is as clear and perfect as I hoped it would he. All my sun damage, brown spots, AKs, even fine lines are gone. My skin was a mess and now it looks beautiful. I hope this helps someone decide.
I was told to avoid an ice pack and also I heard only 72 hours of no makeup, but this is helpful information as well!
Question! What about people who are keloid prone? Can they do micro needling or are they at risk of developing micro keloids? Thank you
So informative, as always. Thank you, Dr. Dray.
Thanks!
Last week I went to see a dermatologist, she told me to buy a derma roller on amazon and a vitamin c serum of about $150 dollars. She told me to do it at home with the application of the serum whilst doing it.
I was stunned.
Stunned!
I thought of Dr. Dray, at that very moment, wishing she was my dermatologist.
This doctor ended up giving me an rx of benzoyl peroxide with adapalene.
Don’t know if that’s going to be effective.
But yea, it felt useless going to see a dermatologist or at least this one in particular.
She didn’t advice me on how to wash skin, apply moisturizer, or even sunscreen. She just wrote rx and told me to buy those two products for dermarolling.
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I had perioral dermatitis that was well treated and completely inactive and not visible or irritated at all. One treatment of micro needling and it was in FULL FORCE! I would NOT recommend for anyone to try micro needling near your mouth if you have had perioral dermatitis in the past. I was SO embarrassed and felt like a lizard for three weeks afterward.
I've been looking for a legitimate video on this......thank you❤
I would love to hear your views on collagen supplements!
Yes!!
Sarahnotsayruh me too
Yes!
Me, too!
I can say from personal experience they’ve helped a lot !!!
NoooOOOO! I so wanted you to say, “Yes, Hilary, you can absolutely save the money and do your own dermarolling!” 😄Thank you for the great info and saving me some potentially disastrous results. I was about to purchase one of those microneedling pens. I’m really enjoying this series on procedures. Thank you. :)
Thanks!
Yes, Hilary, you can absolutely save the money and do your own microneedling. Get a stamp or a pen, not a roller, and do some proper research. There is no real reason why you would get any better results at a dermatologists office than you would at home because you're literally doing the same thing.
The only concern with doing this at home is that people are careless with the hygiene, not the technique.
If you're careful you can do this at home perfectly fine - there is no logical reason as to why you couldn't. But hey, it's your money. :)
Also, aftercare is extremely important. There are just so many aspects of this that a careless person could ignore while doing this at home, so I understand why dermatologists would generally advice people from doing this. Fixing people's skin is also their livelihood, so you're rather naive not to see the obvious incentive here as well. :)
@@sh0werp0wer I would add, though, that regardless of where the needling is done (home or derm office), that one needs to be super aware of infection risk and act accordingly. I do dermastamp/roll at home, BUT I only use my devices on myself, don't apply products afterwards, clean my skin really well beforehand, soak my devices in alcohol before and after, etc. I am hyper-diligent about cleanliness. If someone isn't willing to do all of that, they should not do this at home, is my thought. I'm not a dermatologist, and can 't afford to have dermarolling done in a spa or derm office, also can't afford other procedures so for now, this is helping a lot. I use it on the deep "11" lines between my eyes. I have been needling for maybe 6 months now, once every 4 weeks, and the lines are absolutely less deep than they were before. :) . I'm very pleased with the results so far a $30 investment in a coupe of rollers/stamps.
That's v helpful info about the foreign body granuloma if use VIT C as lots of RUclipsrs say use VIT C with dermaroller
What would you suggest applying after the procedure?
SingingMyBlue
I heard don’t use vitamin C
Use hyaluronic acid serum during ( apply each section at a time so the derma pen slides) & then nothing else for 24 hours. Then proceed with regular skin regimen.
This is what I do ( twice so far) with good results.
So I derma roll at home and the steps I do is
1.I wash my face
2.I use a toner to clean my face
3. I use my derma roller ( but I have cleaned it with alcohol a day before and waited for it to dry , and I didn’t put it in an very open place where any fibers can come in I put it in its container that it came with and I also cleaned my container)
4. After I use the derma roller I put my oils on and my vitamin oils also
5. Then I use ice cubes on my face to calm it down and close my face pores
Soooooo the question is am I doing it the right way ?? ( plus I do not do it every day ) and my needle size is 0.25 mm .
Goodness! I was doing at home microneedling with vitamin C serum for deep chicken pox scars from my childhood. I stopped because I wasn't seening much improvement but just a little. You really made me want to rethink this. I am still interested in microneedling but the products they provide are horribly inadequate compared to the procdure you described.