The micro needling method, known as “Microneedling”, means triggering skin regeneration with controlled wounds that open up on the skin. This method, applied to get rid of scars on the skin, can be quite expensive when applied by professionals. However, today, this method, which can be applied at home with such tools as “dermaroller”, may not be as useful as it is thought. Dermatologists say that these alternatives may pose a risk of damaging your skin and are often not as effective.

Dr. an associate professor of dermatology. Joshua Zeichner said the dermarollers are actually cylinders on which “microscopic tiny needles are attached.

Dermarollers are cheaper, yes, but they are probably not as effective as a true microneedling treatment.

INCORRECT USE OF DERMAROLLER CAN DAMAGE THE SKIN

According to Zeichner, the difference between the cylinders used in the home and professional micro needling services is the depth of penetration of the needle. In order to be safe, the needles on the dermaroller do not pierce the skin as deeply as the needles in your dermatologist’s office.

Some doctors and TikTok users have also warned against the use of dermarollers because of the potential risk of infection and irritation if you misapply the instructions.

Dr with Clinical Associate of Dermatology. Cameron Rokhsar has previously treated many patients who have suffered from this type of treatment. Ironically, Rokhsar says, treatment of scars caused by dermarollers may eventually involve microneedling sessions in the clinic.

YOU CAN PUT THE FLIGHT ON YOUR FACE

You also have the possibility of reactivating a source of herpes with dermaroller and spreading the wounds to other parts of your face; this has happened to a client of Lee, and as a result the client has had to postpone his wedding.

THOSE WITH ECZEMA AND PSORIASIS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION

Zeichner, If you have sensitive skin, on your face eczema or psoriasis disease if there is such a condition or it makes the skin more sensitive to trauma retinol or if you use active ingredients like glycolic acid, you should be especially careful when using derma rollers, he said.

USE NEW ROLES EVERY TIME

Rokhsar also said that micro needling at home can lead to skin infections if you don’t use a new role every time. Just as you will never share your toothbrush, you should not share this device with anyone else.

Benefits of dermarollers

Using dermarollers at home may be ideal for getting rid of minor skin problems.

While Rokhsar says that at-home microneedling cannot be compared to the efficiency of the procedure in the clinic, it may have some benefits if you follow all the instructions carefully.

According to Zeichner, dermarollers are best for “improving brightness, skin tone, and sometimes some fine wrinkles. More pronounced wrinkles or acne scars require the needle to penetrate deeper, which can only be achieved with a professional micro needling treatment