Disclaimer & Important Update (as of 9-22-24): I just learned today that the FDA is currently conducting a post-market review of microneedling devices. From what I just discovered, it appears that only nano needle cartridges are permitted for consumer use; other cartridges are classified as prescription-only and available only to licensed healthcare professionals. Many websites (including Amazon and AliExpress) have stopped selling these products to consumers in the USA, and Temu is the last storefront offering them. I recently bought some supplies from Temu temu.to/m/unfc559f5jf but they will likely stop selling these things very soon. This video was posted a long time ago when at-home treatments were widely accepted and normal. For full details and updates, please subscribe, check my website www.lifeanddiy.com and follow me on Reddit - as I will post full details and updates.
@@KrisD007yeah but everyone says different things and some contradictory..so how to know which info is accurate? Ya know? The internet is horrible now.get all types of false inaccurate info :( internet wasn't like this 13 years ago.. so who do we get the right info from? which Dr? Which websites? That's my issue..your right, it's out there...just where? To insure I'm getting the right knowledge and advice? I wish someone knew :(
I had done it again last night after many months ago, and you had been very helpful in answering my questions. You suggested to start with 0.25 which was what i did. Last night i had used numbing cream and i used 1mm which didn't hurt at all. This time i didn't have much reaction after and my face was pretty much back to normal the next day. I did put a crazy lot of copper peptide and Hyrulornic serum, and then a collagen mask overnight. I had found my pores shrink after and i have very large pores I did feel though find the nose and bridge is harder to get on. And totally agree on doing it on the whole face since the cartridge can't be reused.
Anne, thanks so much for sharing this! That is great to hear. And, you are right on about the nose. It is so hard to get to. I think there are other options for stams or rollers that might work better on the nose. Dr. Rajani just posted a video on microneedling at home and it was so helpful - ruclips.net/video/1r6MdKDhE-M/видео.html if you want to check it out. I am thinking of getting a derma stamp to reach the nose or certain areas better. I'm so glad the pores seem to have shrunk. I have noticed the same thing when I microneedle regularly.
Hi gorgeous! When microneedling, my goal is maintaining & stimulating volume in my face. With your experience,which is best? Going 2mm deep with dr Pen m8s or dr Pen q2 with EMS with max 1.5mm depth.. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
I just microneedled for the first time, and I’m wondering if I should also introduce glycolic peels and alternate them. Do you think this would produce collagen better than just microneedling alone for several sessions, and then stopping and moving onto peels?
Hi holly, how often do you switch off between peels and micro needling. I microneedle every six weeks but if I wanted to start to do peels, how should I incorporate it in terms of frequency between the two modalities?
Hi Holly great video, this video comes at great timing because I bought some micro needle rollers a few years ago and just saw them a few days ago and was thinking if I should try them out and wondering if it would work on my skin and what would I have to do first lol m, so do I need to do anything to my skin first like wash it with any product, soap or how about after doing the needleling do I need to apply anything or just leave it alone or use warm or cold water?? Sorry for all the questions just that the needles look so intimidating 😂. Maybe a live session on you doing the micro needle would be good. Great seeing you again Holly your sking looks so great are you sure you're not younger maybe the hospital got the year on your birth certificate wrong? Jk Hope you're doing great stay safe Holly sorry I haven't watched many of your video posts lately I've been busy building an outdoor kitchen w/ a wood fire pizza oven in my back yard that was left on hold a few years and finally got motivated this summer to finish it and I'm finally seeing progress and getting close to finishing it it's been really hot this summer so it"s taken longer due to it. Anyways enough with my rambling. Hope you do more future videos on this topic. Take care.. 😊
Everything I wanted to know was explained in a simple yet intelligent manner. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us
Hey, I’ve watched a few of your videos and never heard you mention using Tretinoin in combination with microneedling. Have you considered this? They can produce very similar results so might be useful. I’ve just started Tretinoin, and have a dermaroller for hair growth. Studies have shown they can actually work synergistically and enhance the effects for both hair and skin, Tretinoin even enhances minoxidil absorption to the scalp. But it has to be done responsibly as they’re potent and harsh treatments.
Great question! I haven't been using Tretinoin with microneedling yet. I'm going to look into this more. I think you've just given me a good video idea - so thank you. I would like to see how my skin handles it. I haven't been using Tretinoin at all, though I have used it in the past from time to time. I've tried to get my skin acclimated to it numerous times, but it's never happened. Maybe I need to try more products or different formulations out as they've always been too harsh, or my skin just peels non-stop. How have you been doing with using it? What percentage is it? That's great you're using the dermaroller for hair growth. I've heard positive things about microneedling/dermarolling and hair growth, in combination with things. I have heard great things about minoxidil working really well too. I was thinking of doing a video on that too. Hopefully you'll get some great results!
@@LifeDIY That’s great! It’s currently my third day on Tretinoin, and I’m definitely noticing increased sensitivity and redness. I’m using 0.05%, so “mid” strength. I first started out with Retinal 0.05 and 0.1 % three weeks ago, to somewhat prepare my skin for Tretinoin. Using Retinal 0.05% every night for 1-2 weeks did not cause issues, and I think it’s a great place to start. The most important thing by far is to keep the skin hydrated and protected with SPF50, even when inside. I wear sunscreen and a cap on cloudy days and still get rosy cheeks, so yeah this can’t be overstated. As far as combining Tret with microneedling, it’s unclear how often I’d be able to microneedle at 0.05mm, which is what I have. I understand people like yourself who use it on the face do it no more than once a month, but on the hair-loss side of things I’m seeing people using even multiple times a week. Although it is tempting to use both treatments at once (+ minoxidil and Finasteride for the hair), realistically, I think it’s best to get used to Tret over however many months it takes before possibly combining with microneedling.
I've gotten so lazy of late when it comes to skincare , how do you keep so motivated, how many times a day do you work on your skincare? It is a morning and night routine, or even more, is there a during the afternoon process. Do you have lazy days too, where you just skip it
I just use basic skincare products everyday - a serum, lotion, sunscreen. But, I know of a lot of guys who use nothing ever, so they may see that as a lot.
That sounds doable Holly, of late I've allowed my negative mindset to influence my consistency. Too many skip days, and that only leads to a noticeable difference in my skin. I need to up my game, sometimes life's strife's can have a debilitating affect on ones perseverance in maintaining a routine. You're a great role model though🙏🙏 @@LifeDIY
Nice video Holly! A live stream sounds good, as it often throws up interesting questions. Anything life & diy would be fun. Speaking of which, I 've really enjoyed watching your old vlogs. Seems a while since you've done one? Changing brakes & rotors with all those frustrating problems arising, and in that weather...👏👏
Thanks for the reminder, Joe! It would be great if I could at least do a vlog once a month for a few months or so to see if those types of videos did ok or not and if people find them interesting, I could keep doing them. I really love doing that kind of content too - sharing projects and life. :) I'm on it!
They may not get the number of views that your other videos get, but that’s only because the other topics are so very popular…I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking your vlogs are just as interesting. Really enjoyed the one with your mum. That brought back memories.😊
Hello !!! what do you think of the stamping method ??? Do you think is safer than the circles or crossing lines ?? Do you know if is it more effective ??
Hey there, I’m looking to buy a pen after watching your videos :) just wondering if you have a link to a genuine dr.pen or which site did you purchase from? Thanks soooo much!
Thank you, Rhonda! I wanted to go to school for it but I live too far from all of the places in my state. If any ever open up to online courses, I will do it! :)
Thank you! I love the Good Molecules mineral sunscreen - it's lightweight and beautiful for all skin types. If you have really dry skin, the Pipette mineral sunscreen is a great one. Both of these are "affordable" compared to many other options out there and I think the ingredients are good. :)
Thank you for such a nice comment! I personally don't use any antiseptic creams. Here's some info on after care: anti-agingdocs.com/blog/what-to-put-on-skin-after-microneedling/. You could also check out some content from Penny (Penn Smith Skincare) as she has some excellent tips on aftercare and on how to do the procedure safely. I hope this helps!
I haven't yet, but I do know of people who have done this. I remember seeing a video of a lady who was dermarolling her stomach that had loose skin and it made a massive difference. It was amazing to see that. I know of others who have done this too, but not many people are documenting their results. Now I am really curious about trying it somewhere else, like my arms.
Great question! I know it is definitely safe to do microneedling around the lips to treat liplines. On the lips - from what I've gathered so far is that it is safer to do nanoneedling. Or, if you have a dermaroller, it would be safer to use that on the lips than a microneedling pen with a needle cartridge. I think if someone were to treat their lips with a normal needle cartridge, that could be done as well at a VERY low depth setting. You may want to check out Penny's video here: ruclips.net/video/SXPcyFhVcRo/видео.html as she shares her nano needling methods with a Dr. Pen. She does use it to treat her lips, but she's using a nano-cartridge instead of a needle one. Also if someone is prone to cold sores, be careful with this!
I've seen dermatologists like Dr. dray recommend against microneedling from home. However, I feel like dermatologists, of course they are going to recommend going to a dermatogolist for microneedling procedures.
Yes, I saw that too. I don't agree with that at all. :) If you haven't seen Dr. Davin Lim's videos yet, he has some great content on this and other skincare procedures people do at home, or in an office. Some of the dermatologists understand that people do this at home, and just teach the safest ways to do it. And, I really like that about his content.
@LifeDIY Thanks for your response. It's like some dermatologists are totally against diy, while others actually support it, which is what I've been looking for, so thanks again. Does microneedling also help a lot with keratosis pilaris? They worsen in winter.
Yeah, I agree! I think it does not help with KP, but I've heard that lactic acid (or other acids like glycolic) in a lotion can really help. Have you tried that?
Hi first of all. You're absolutely stunning wow. Beautiful. Thank you this is fantastic information. There is one question that keeps popping up, in the comments. How often would you do chemical peels in-between. Thank you for any help advice you can share. Thank you once again. Have a lovely weekend. Stay safe and well 😊
Thank you for such a sweet, kind comment! Doctors tend to say different things on this topic. But, for the most part I have heard that you should wait a week in between treatments. If you've done a medium depth TCA peel (if you've had a lot of peeling like in my videos) then I personally would wait 2-3 weeks after the peel before doing microneedling. If I did a microneedling treatment, I feel like my skin heals pretty fast, though there's still healing going on that you can't see (collagen production, etc.). I would try to wait at least two weeks before doing anything like a TCA peel. This is just a personal preference though because I don't want to overdo it with the skin treatments, or create an issue of hyper pigmentation due to too much irritation, etc.
@@LifeDIY You're most welcome. Such a pretty young lady. Thank you for answering about the peels. Fully understand about the healing time. Thank you so much for clarifying that. You stay safe and well. Thank you on behalf of all the community. For your hard work and dedication in helping us all ❤️
I do nano needling with self made HA serum. But I have dark spots due to sunlight . Which needle would you recommend? 11 pin? I'm male with no sensitive skin (in case it matters)
I think the 11-pin is a great option. You might want to use some brightening serums in your skincare to try to prevent more pigmentation issues - like alpha arbutin or other brightening serums that have a combination of ingredients. Also, if you don't wear sunscreen, the issues will get worse after you do these treatments. You probably know that already, but just wanted to mention it just in case!
@@LifeDIY thanks for your answer! I might try Ordinary w. Alpha Arbutin... Sunscreen is a bit tricky for me, as most of the creams contain harsh chemicals, which I´m trying to avoid...
No problem! Yeah I totally understand. I've been using the Pipette sunscreen SPF 50 and it's a mineral sunscreen with good ingredients. I also recently bought a Korean mineral sunscreen called haruharu wonder spf 50. Mineral ones have much better ingredients than the chemical ones. :)
I've been buying cartridges on Temu here: temu.to/m/unfc559f5jf since we can no longer get them on Amazon or most of the sites in the U.S. anymore. I have full details on the situation here: ruclips.net/video/rAH0aw-fe8U/видео.htmlsi=I3Q8OhmyUXYsAJyC
Stamping is the best option cause rolling drags the needles across the skin which isn’t ideal. With stamping you can also replace the cartridge each time. Reusing needles is not recommended as it’s not very sanitary and the needles become blunt after each use.
Hi Holly! I have a question about the dr pen. I bought one and was wondering is the shaft/needles should be moving up and down? The one i bought the needles dont move up and down, they remain in the same position, it just vibrates.
The skin on ny whole body (especially legs and hands) becane very thin and wrinkly after having fillers and having some disolved. I was wondering if microneedling could have good results on the body too? I've been using tretinoin 0.1% on my body for a few months and I am not seeing improvement. I have also ordered TCA 20% to do a chemical peal after watching one of your videos. ❤
Sorry to hear about that. If it were me, I'd definitely try the microneedling on the body. I haven't done it yet but I have seen videos where people have done this and I know of people who treat their arms, stomach, etc. I remember seeing a video of a lady who was dermarolling her stomach that had loose skin and it made a massive difference. I really hope it helps you too.
I personally use the 12 or 14 needle cartridge (something around that amount). I've just never purchased a 36 needle cartridge and haven't tried that one yet. If you look up Penn Smith skincare, I know a long time ago she did a video on the topic of cartridges and which ones she recommends for different things.
@@LifeDIY Thank you so much! Also, what numbing cream do your recommend? I just got some off amazon called Deep Numbing Cream by Nuphrarmisto. Last question, have you ever done microneedling on your lips? I have been seeing it on social, and I believe the aesthetics office I go to does it now?? :)
I personally don't, but many people do use it. If you do, just be careful to wash it off really well. Also, you may want to read a bit more about numbing creams as there are some risks to using them. Most people don't have any issues though.
I’m fucking amazed by how timeless you look, you don’t look young or old you look « timeless » this is weird but in a good way. I’m very afraid of the thirties when my Face will begin to look old but honestly if i’m sure that i would look like the masculine équivalent of you i wouldn’t be worried. Your type of timeless look is even better than a young face, you have the full bone structure of an adult but with a good skin, i can see some marks of age on your face around the mouth for example but it doesn’t look old it’s weird it’s Not saggy at all it’s just … marks like it’s cute in fact it’s Not something negative like Most people your age have that make saggy face, congrats
Wow, thank you! I wouldn't worry about looking older in your 30s as that's still pretty young. Guys tend to look even more handsome with age. If you just wear sunscreen it can make a huge difference, plus if you do some glycolic peels + sun protection, your skin will stay youthful for a long time. We'll all get wrinkles eventually and it's ok. I think people are getting sick of the over-use of fillers and botox and the natural look will be appreciated more. 🙏
This is best just for a once a month treatment at the most. But, nanoneedling can be done daily or way more often for exfoliation. I did a video on it here: ruclips.net/video/Wc-JJyX5pt0/видео.html. 💛
@@LifeDIY Things you can do to promote healthy hair growth, whether it’s supplements, foods, diet, red light therapy, products, etc.. Your hair looks super thick and healthy, did you experience any hair thinning or hair lose when your health was at its worse and did you regain what you lost?
Thanks for asking this! Yes, I do 0.5mm for most of the area around my eyes, although I am not sure if I clearly mentioned that if I have some lines on the side of my eye area, I will do a quick 1.5mm there. It is painful though. If i have lines lower down under the eyes, I will also do a quick 1.5mm treatment. I try to stick to 0.5 in the area closer to the eyes. The only issue is the inner corner area, right under the eye. I can't feel it at all in the area right under the inner corner (where people get hallowing) because my skin is not flat there. So in that case I will increase the depth, just so that it touches the skin in that one little area. Otherwise since I can't lay it flat, I can't do a treatment there. I am not really going that deep, as I am just trying to get the needles to get into the skin in that area. I really hope that makes sense! I should have explained this in the video. But, I can explain it in another one coming up.
These are some great questions! It's close, but I'd say peels. You can check out my post here: lifeanddiy.com/before-after-microneedling-dietary-changes-tca-glycolic-peels-10-years/ to see the types of results I've had from different skincare methods at home. I've been experimenting and documenting for years. When it comes to fine lines and wrinkles, I have noticed more of an improvement from the peels. It's weird though because I did have lines on the very sides of my forehead (both sides) and I didn't do a good job with my before photos, to capture that. They totally went away from microneedling (and have never come back yet). I think if you can do both treatments here and there, it will help the most.
Great question! I used to do it a lot more regularly but nowadays I can go many months without doing it. I should probably do it every couple of months, but sometimes I go four months in between a treatment. Somehow I feel like I'm maintaining a lot of the results still even without doing it that often.
So do you use the glycolic acid toner before microneedling? As in before you use the alcohol on your face?. I know you said that you use an alcohol based toner. Is this the one?. Sorry, I'm brand new and get confused.
Most often I just clean my face with alcohol prior to microneedling - for safety/sanitation. It's better to do that. :) But, I recall a long time ago though I would use an alcohol-based toner from Platinum Skincare. If straight alcohol is too harsh, that would be a good option. But, I think most doctors would recommend using alcohol.
Disclaimer & Important Update (as of 9-22-24): I just learned today that the FDA is currently conducting a post-market review of microneedling devices. From what I just discovered, it appears that only nano needle cartridges are permitted for consumer use; other cartridges are classified as prescription-only and available only to licensed healthcare professionals. Many websites (including Amazon and AliExpress) have stopped selling these products to consumers in the USA, and Temu is the last storefront offering them. I recently bought some supplies from Temu temu.to/m/unfc559f5jf but they will likely stop selling these things very soon. This video was posted a long time ago when at-home treatments were widely accepted and normal. For full details and updates, please subscribe, check my website www.lifeanddiy.com and follow me on Reddit - as I will post full details and updates.
Aliexpress is still offering the 42 and 36 cartridges
The FDA approved microneedling device is tested on animals anyways so I wouldnt trust what they '''approve''. Skinpen Its called.
I would like a new BEGGINER routine for Microneedling
What do you need to know? If you search for it, it’s out there. It’s all the same as people who have been doing it for years.
@@KrisD007yeah but everyone says different things and some contradictory..so how to know which info is accurate? Ya know? The internet is horrible now.get all types of false inaccurate info :( internet wasn't like this 13 years ago.. so who do we get the right info from? which Dr? Which websites? That's my issue..your right, it's out there...just where? To insure I'm getting the right knowledge and advice? I wish someone knew :(
My scar is gone with microneedling thanks I started doing after seeing your videos ❤❤❤❤
Wow, I am so happy to hear that! 🩵
How many sessions did you have to do to see the results ? I've only done one session so far & didn't see any results . But I know it can take longer
Also curious how any sessions it took and what depth you used for scarring? Did you go deeper?
I would love a realistic What I eat in a Week video reflecting what you have been doing in the past few months!
Thanks! I will try to share it in a vlog coming up. :)
@@LifeDIY I look forward to it!
I had done it again last night after many months ago, and you had been very helpful in answering my questions.
You suggested to start with 0.25 which was what i did. Last night i had used numbing cream and i used 1mm which didn't hurt at all. This time i didn't have much reaction after and my face was pretty much back to normal the next day. I did put a crazy lot of copper peptide and Hyrulornic serum, and then a collagen mask overnight.
I had found my pores shrink after and i have very large pores
I did feel though find the nose and bridge is harder to get on.
And totally agree on doing it on the whole face since the cartridge can't be reused.
Anne, thanks so much for sharing this! That is great to hear. And, you are right on about the nose. It is so hard to get to. I think there are other options for stams or rollers that might work better on the nose. Dr. Rajani just posted a video on microneedling at home and it was so helpful - ruclips.net/video/1r6MdKDhE-M/видео.html if you want to check it out. I am thinking of getting a derma stamp to reach the nose or certain areas better. I'm so glad the pores seem to have shrunk. I have noticed the same thing when I microneedle regularly.
Hi gorgeous! When microneedling, my goal is maintaining & stimulating volume in my face. With your experience,which is best?
Going 2mm deep with dr Pen m8s or
dr Pen q2 with EMS with max 1.5mm depth..
Thank you for sharing your expertise!
I just microneedled for the first time, and I’m wondering if I should also introduce glycolic peels and alternate them. Do you think this would produce collagen better than just microneedling alone for several sessions, and then stopping and moving onto peels?
Studies have proven that results are much better when alternating microneedling sessions with peels ❤
Yay finally the microneedling videos every time i do it i think & see ur videos. You are the one gets these videos right
Aww thank you for such a nice comment!
Hi holly, how often do you switch off between peels and micro needling. I microneedle every six weeks but if I wanted to start to do peels, how should I incorporate it in terms of frequency between the two modalities?
Hi Holly great video, this video comes at great timing because I bought some micro needle rollers a few years ago and just saw them a few days ago and was thinking if I should try them out and wondering if it would work on my skin and what would I have to do first lol m, so do I need to do anything to my skin first like wash it with any product, soap or how about after doing the needleling do I need to apply anything or just leave it alone or use warm or cold water?? Sorry for all the questions just that the needles look so intimidating 😂. Maybe a live session on you doing the micro needle would be good. Great seeing you again Holly your sking looks so great are you sure you're not younger maybe the hospital got the year on your birth certificate wrong? Jk Hope you're doing great stay safe Holly sorry I haven't watched many of your video posts lately I've been busy building an outdoor kitchen w/ a wood fire pizza oven in my back yard that was left on hold a few years and finally got motivated this summer to finish it and I'm finally seeing progress and getting close to finishing it it's been really hot this summer so it"s taken longer due to it. Anyways enough with my rambling. Hope you do more future videos on this topic. Take care.. 😊
Everything I wanted to know was explained in a simple yet intelligent manner. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us
You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind comment and feedback.
Wow you look absolutely stunning gorgeous and your skin is flawless 😳😍💯
Wow, thank you 🙏
Pull down on your under eye area so it’s on the orbital bone. Then micro needle.
Yessss beauty videos!! ❤
Awww thank you! It's been ages. 💜
Hey, I’ve watched a few of your videos and never heard you mention using Tretinoin in combination with microneedling. Have you considered this? They can produce very similar results so might be useful. I’ve just started Tretinoin, and have a dermaroller for hair growth. Studies have shown they can actually work synergistically and enhance the effects for both hair and skin, Tretinoin even enhances minoxidil absorption to the scalp. But it has to be done responsibly as they’re potent and harsh treatments.
Great question! I haven't been using Tretinoin with microneedling yet. I'm going to look into this more. I think you've just given me a good video idea - so thank you. I would like to see how my skin handles it. I haven't been using Tretinoin at all, though I have used it in the past from time to time. I've tried to get my skin acclimated to it numerous times, but it's never happened. Maybe I need to try more products or different formulations out as they've always been too harsh, or my skin just peels non-stop. How have you been doing with using it? What percentage is it? That's great you're using the dermaroller for hair growth. I've heard positive things about microneedling/dermarolling and hair growth, in combination with things. I have heard great things about minoxidil working really well too. I was thinking of doing a video on that too. Hopefully you'll get some great results!
@@LifeDIY That’s great! It’s currently my third day on Tretinoin, and I’m definitely noticing increased sensitivity and redness. I’m using 0.05%, so “mid” strength. I first started out with Retinal 0.05 and 0.1 % three weeks ago, to somewhat prepare my skin for Tretinoin. Using Retinal 0.05% every night for 1-2 weeks did not cause issues, and I think it’s a great place to start.
The most important thing by far is to keep the skin hydrated and protected with SPF50, even when inside. I wear sunscreen and a cap on cloudy days and still get rosy cheeks, so yeah this can’t be overstated.
As far as combining Tret with microneedling, it’s unclear how often I’d be able to microneedle at 0.05mm, which is what I have. I understand people like yourself who use it on the face do it no more than once a month, but on the hair-loss side of things I’m seeing people using even multiple times a week. Although it is tempting to use both treatments at once (+ minoxidil and Finasteride for the hair), realistically, I think it’s best to get used to Tret over however many months it takes before possibly combining with microneedling.
I've gotten so lazy of late when it comes to skincare , how do you keep so motivated, how many times a day do you work on your skincare? It is a morning and night routine, or even more, is there a during the afternoon process. Do you have lazy days too, where you just skip it
I just use basic skincare products everyday - a serum, lotion, sunscreen. But, I know of a lot of guys who use nothing ever, so they may see that as a lot.
That sounds doable Holly, of late I've allowed my negative mindset to influence my consistency. Too many skip days, and that only leads to a noticeable difference in my skin. I need to up my game, sometimes life's strife's can have a debilitating affect on ones perseverance in maintaining a routine. You're a great role model though🙏🙏 @@LifeDIY
Nice video Holly! A live stream sounds good, as it often throws up interesting questions. Anything life & diy would be fun. Speaking of which, I 've really enjoyed watching your old vlogs. Seems a while since you've done one? Changing brakes & rotors with all those frustrating problems arising, and in that weather...👏👏
Thanks for the reminder, Joe! It would be great if I could at least do a vlog once a month for a few months or so to see if those types of videos did ok or not and if people find them interesting, I could keep doing them. I really love doing that kind of content too - sharing projects and life. :) I'm on it!
They may not get the number of views that your other videos get, but that’s only because the other topics are so very popular…I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking your vlogs are just as interesting. Really enjoyed the one with your mum. That brought back memories.😊
Hello !!! what do you think of the stamping method ??? Do you think is safer than the circles or crossing lines ?? Do you know if is it more effective ??
She does not use the stamping method. Her results look good.
Hi!! I love your videos! Did you have your eyebrows tattooed in the after photo? Or did the hair grow in after ?? Would love to know ❤ thanks !!
Omg you are amazing. You motivated me to take my Dr pen out. Will use it tonight.
Also have you heard about face exercises?
Thank you! You've reminded me that I should do a treatment soon too! I have heard a bit about facial exercises. :)
I think the first person was not intending to reuse the cartridge - they were asking how to sterilise it BEFORE using it
Hey there, I’m looking to buy a pen after watching your videos :) just wondering if you have a link to a genuine dr.pen or which site did you purchase from? Thanks soooo much!
If you want to do a mixture of chemical peels and microneedling what should be the gap you leave between both?
Your skin is beautiful! I may try micro-needling. You would be a good esthetician.
Thank you, Rhonda! I wanted to go to school for it but I live too far from all of the places in my state. If any ever open up to online courses, I will do it! :)
Hi what’s a safe sunscreen for post medical microneedling ?
Loving your channel btw ❤
Thank you! I love the Good Molecules mineral sunscreen - it's lightweight and beautiful for all skin types. If you have really dry skin, the Pipette mineral sunscreen is a great one. Both of these are "affordable" compared to many other options out there and I think the ingredients are good. :)
Hi @LifeDIY, how do you clean your skin before the procedure? Do we need to desinfect the skin to prevent infection?
Yes you're suppose to thoroughly wash your face and then clean it with alcohol.
Can you use antiseptic after microneedling? I new to this and so happy to find you, it helped a lot on my research, thank you so much.
Thank you for such a nice comment! I personally don't use any antiseptic creams. Here's some info on after care: anti-agingdocs.com/blog/what-to-put-on-skin-after-microneedling/. You could also check out some content from Penny (Penn Smith Skincare) as she has some excellent tips on aftercare and on how to do the procedure safely. I hope this helps!
Which serum do you recommend for slip please?
What do you think about jaw posture/mewing?
Have you ever tried micro needling on your arms or legs? Or anywhere you have skin showing signs of aging besides face/neck?
I haven't yet, but I do know of people who have done this. I remember seeing a video of a lady who was dermarolling her stomach that had loose skin and it made a massive difference. It was amazing to see that. I know of others who have done this too, but not many people are documenting their results. Now I am really curious about trying it somewhere else, like my arms.
beautiful results. i cosmetic needle. i'm not sure i am noticing much from this. have you done this?
If I microneedle at .1 depth every 4 weeks for scars is it disrupting maximum healing to do .25 in between those treatments once a month?
Can we use microneedling for lips? Thanks 🌸
Great question! I know it is definitely safe to do microneedling around the lips to treat liplines. On the lips - from what I've gathered so far is that it is safer to do nanoneedling. Or, if you have a dermaroller, it would be safer to use that on the lips than a microneedling pen with a needle cartridge. I think if someone were to treat their lips with a normal needle cartridge, that could be done as well at a VERY low depth setting. You may want to check out Penny's video here: ruclips.net/video/SXPcyFhVcRo/видео.html as she shares her nano needling methods with a Dr. Pen. She does use it to treat her lips, but she's using a nano-cartridge instead of a needle one. Also if someone is prone to cold sores, be careful with this!
I've seen dermatologists like Dr. dray recommend against microneedling from home. However, I feel like dermatologists, of course they are going to recommend going to a dermatogolist for microneedling procedures.
Yes, I saw that too. I don't agree with that at all. :) If you haven't seen Dr. Davin Lim's videos yet, he has some great content on this and other skincare procedures people do at home, or in an office. Some of the dermatologists understand that people do this at home, and just teach the safest ways to do it. And, I really like that about his content.
@LifeDIY Thanks for your response. It's like some dermatologists are totally against diy, while others actually support it, which is what I've been looking for, so thanks again.
Does microneedling also help a lot with keratosis pilaris? They worsen in winter.
Yeah, I agree! I think it does not help with KP, but I've heard that lactic acid (or other acids like glycolic) in a lotion can really help. Have you tried that?
So this is good for skin texture? What about hair loss?
Hi. Question, if you know - If one took some pain killers such as Tylenol say 30 minutes prior to the application, would it reduce the amount of pain?
I think that could definitely help to kind of take the edge off the pain. I've never really tried it though. :)
I would like to watch your video about how you actually do microneedling. But it says the video is private. Could you please open access to it? Thanks
I just made it live again here: ruclips.net/video/Wxw1Yv3n7Mg/видео.html - I hope it helps!
Which micro needling pen u use??
Hi first of all. You're absolutely stunning wow. Beautiful. Thank you this is fantastic information. There is one question that keeps popping up, in the comments. How often would you do chemical peels in-between. Thank you for any help advice you can share. Thank you once again. Have a lovely weekend. Stay safe and well 😊
Thank you for such a sweet, kind comment! Doctors tend to say different things on this topic. But, for the most part I have heard that you should wait a week in between treatments. If you've done a medium depth TCA peel (if you've had a lot of peeling like in my videos) then I personally would wait 2-3 weeks after the peel before doing microneedling. If I did a microneedling treatment, I feel like my skin heals pretty fast, though there's still healing going on that you can't see (collagen production, etc.). I would try to wait at least two weeks before doing anything like a TCA peel. This is just a personal preference though because I don't want to overdo it with the skin treatments, or create an issue of hyper pigmentation due to too much irritation, etc.
@@LifeDIY You're most welcome. Such a pretty young lady. Thank you for answering about the peels. Fully understand about the healing time. Thank you so much for clarifying that. You stay safe and well. Thank you on behalf of all the community. For your hard work and dedication in helping us all ❤️
I had an experience with Macroneedling recently when I fell off my excavator into a pile of blackberries...does that count? 🙃
I do nano needling with self made HA serum. But I have dark spots due to sunlight . Which needle would you recommend? 11 pin? I'm male with no sensitive skin (in case it matters)
I think the 11-pin is a great option. You might want to use some brightening serums in your skincare to try to prevent more pigmentation issues - like alpha arbutin or other brightening serums that have a combination of ingredients. Also, if you don't wear sunscreen, the issues will get worse after you do these treatments. You probably know that already, but just wanted to mention it just in case!
@@LifeDIY thanks for your answer! I might try Ordinary w. Alpha Arbutin... Sunscreen is a bit tricky for me, as most of the creams contain harsh chemicals, which I´m trying to avoid...
No problem! Yeah I totally understand. I've been using the Pipette sunscreen SPF 50 and it's a mineral sunscreen with good ingredients. I also recently bought a Korean mineral sunscreen called haruharu wonder spf 50. Mineral ones have much better ingredients than the chemical ones. :)
@@LifeDIY thanks again! Will check them out. I'm in Europe btw so it might be difficult to get certain brands.
Really informative and got right to all the points I needed. Pun intended
Hahah love it! Thank you. :)
You have stopped the microneedling?
Where did you purchase the cartridges you use ?!
I've been buying cartridges on Temu here: temu.to/m/unfc559f5jf since we can no longer get them on Amazon or most of the sites in the U.S. anymore. I have full details on the situation here: ruclips.net/video/rAH0aw-fe8U/видео.htmlsi=I3Q8OhmyUXYsAJyC
I love your channel, thank you.
Thank you too!
Can you explain rolling v stamping?
Stamping is the best option cause rolling drags the needles across the skin which isn’t ideal. With stamping you can also replace the cartridge each time. Reusing needles is not recommended as it’s not very sanitary and the needles become blunt after each use.
Hi Holly! I have a question about the dr pen. I bought one and was wondering is the shaft/needles should be moving up and down? The one i bought the needles dont move up and down, they remain in the same position, it just vibrates.
Make sure it's not just moving too fast for you to tell it's not going up and down
Love your channel ❤
Thank you so much!
Do we need to be careful if we have very veiny hands?
Do you recommend “Dr. Pen Ultima M8S Professional Microneedling Pen Microneedle Dermapen for Hair Beard Growth Wireless Derma Pen” ?
It's an older model but it's the one I use !. Although it's older it's seemingly always recommended still
What are your thoughts on Opus Plasma treatment?
The skin on ny whole body (especially legs and hands) becane very thin and wrinkly after having fillers and having some disolved. I was wondering if microneedling could have good results on the body too? I've been using tretinoin 0.1% on my body for a few months and I am not seeing improvement. I have also ordered TCA 20% to do a chemical peal after watching one of your videos. ❤
Sorry to hear about that. If it were me, I'd definitely try the microneedling on the body. I haven't done it yet but I have seen videos where people have done this and I know of people who treat their arms, stomach, etc. I remember seeing a video of a lady who was dermarolling her stomach that had loose skin and it made a massive difference. I really hope it helps you too.
how long should we wait with sauna?
Hi, what needle cartridge do you use. mine came with 2x12 & 2x36 neel cartridges as well as 2 nano cartridges .
I personally use the 12 or 14 needle cartridge (something around that amount). I've just never purchased a 36 needle cartridge and haven't tried that one yet. If you look up Penn Smith skincare, I know a long time ago she did a video on the topic of cartridges and which ones she recommends for different things.
@@LifeDIY Thank you so much! Also, what numbing cream do your recommend? I just got some off amazon called Deep Numbing Cream by Nuphrarmisto. Last question, have you ever done microneedling on your lips? I have been seeing it on social, and I believe the aesthetics office I go to does it now?? :)
do you use a numbing cream before using microneedling?
I personally don't, but many people do use it. If you do, just be careful to wash it off really well. Also, you may want to read a bit more about numbing creams as there are some risks to using them. Most people don't have any issues though.
Where did you get your Dr pen. Seems there’s a lot of fakes out there
I’m fucking amazed by how timeless you look, you don’t look young or old you look « timeless » this is weird but in a good way. I’m very afraid of the thirties when my Face will begin to look old but honestly if i’m sure that i would look like the masculine équivalent of you i wouldn’t be worried. Your type of timeless look is even better than a young face, you have the full bone structure of an adult but with a good skin, i can see some marks of age on your face around the mouth for example but it doesn’t look old it’s weird it’s Not saggy at all it’s just … marks like it’s cute in fact it’s Not something negative like Most people your age have that make saggy face, congrats
Wow, thank you! I wouldn't worry about looking older in your 30s as that's still pretty young. Guys tend to look even more handsome with age. If you just wear sunscreen it can make a huge difference, plus if you do some glycolic peels + sun protection, your skin will stay youthful for a long time. We'll all get wrinkles eventually and it's ok. I think people are getting sick of the over-use of fillers and botox and the natural look will be appreciated more. 🙏
Is it good to exfoliate daily?
No, too much
This is best just for a once a month treatment at the most. But, nanoneedling can be done daily or way more often for exfoliation. I did a video on it here: ruclips.net/video/Wc-JJyX5pt0/видео.html. 💛
Can you do a hair video!!
Yes, I am planning on it asap! If there is anything specific you want me to talk about, let me know!
@@LifeDIY Things you can do to promote healthy hair growth, whether it’s supplements, foods, diet, red light therapy, products, etc.. Your hair looks super thick and healthy, did you experience any hair thinning or hair lose when your health was at its worse and did you regain what you lost?
@@LifeDIY You look like you have naturally curly hair. Do you ever wear it curly?
Do you micro needle your neck?
Beautiful Holly ❤❤
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Can you confirm that you use 0.5mm depth around the eyes?
Thanks for asking this! Yes, I do 0.5mm for most of the area around my eyes, although I am not sure if I clearly mentioned that if I have some lines on the side of my eye area, I will do a quick 1.5mm there. It is painful though. If i have lines lower down under the eyes, I will also do a quick 1.5mm treatment. I try to stick to 0.5 in the area closer to the eyes.
The only issue is the inner corner area, right under the eye. I can't feel it at all in the area right under the inner corner (where people get hallowing) because my skin is not flat there. So in that case I will increase the depth, just so that it touches the skin in that one little area. Otherwise since I can't lay it flat, I can't do a treatment there. I am not really going that deep, as I am just trying to get the needles to get into the skin in that area. I really hope that makes sense! I should have explained this in the video. But, I can explain it in another one coming up.
Micro needling or chemical peels for fine lines?
These are some great questions! It's close, but I'd say peels. You can check out my post here: lifeanddiy.com/before-after-microneedling-dietary-changes-tca-glycolic-peels-10-years/ to see the types of results I've had from different skincare methods at home. I've been experimenting and documenting for years. When it comes to fine lines and wrinkles, I have noticed more of an improvement from the peels. It's weird though because I did have lines on the very sides of my forehead (both sides) and I didn't do a good job with my before photos, to capture that. They totally went away from microneedling (and have never come back yet). I think if you can do both treatments here and there, it will help the most.
Hello, is the product in the description a verified dr pen product? There are a lot of fakes ln the internet.
Get korabeauticals pen instead.
Can i use 16pin for pitted acne scars?
Yes!!!
Do you microneedling every month? how often do you microneedling to mentain your results
Great question! I used to do it a lot more regularly but nowadays I can go many months without doing it. I should probably do it every couple of months, but sometimes I go four months in between a treatment. Somehow I feel like I'm maintaining a lot of the results still even without doing it that often.
@@LifeDIY thank you.
@@kumikumiali123 You're welcome!
Merci 🙏🏼
You are So Beautiful!!
Hello dear holly
Hi Bilal!
Hi Holly. 😊
Hey Graham! 🙏
So do you use the glycolic acid toner before microneedling? As in before you use the alcohol on your face?.
I know you said that you use an alcohol based toner. Is this the one?.
Sorry, I'm brand new and get confused.
Most often I just clean my face with alcohol prior to microneedling - for safety/sanitation. It's better to do that. :) But, I recall a long time ago though I would use an alcohol-based toner from Platinum Skincare. If straight alcohol is too harsh, that would be a good option. But, I think most doctors would recommend using alcohol.
The website is from China, half the original price😢
What website?
You are goddamn beautiful