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microneedling

151949 — Wed, 09 May 2018 12:51:12 GMT

AARP magazine has a piece this month about what are just useless fads , what really works and what to not waste a nickle on. One of the items mentioned was microneedling. They said it does really work BUT the chance for getting an infection is high so you MUST be extremely careful to avoid this.

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dex — Wed, 09 May 2018 12:57:49 GMT

@151949@I have never tried it but I have wondered whether it could be effective.What tips did they have to avoid infection?

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151949 — Wed, 09 May 2018 13:06:06 GMT

No tips - just the warning.

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Coopsmommy — Wed, 09 May 2018 13:18:12 GMT

I can say that microneedling definitely does work. I've had it done by a professional but after a few times felt comfortable enough to purchase my own system and do it at home myself. Yes, it can be a bit painful but it makes my skin so plump and radiant. I would assume they are saying to be careful because the needle roller could carry dangerous bacteria if not handled properly. This was another reason I chose to do it myself with my own rolller and sanitary conditions.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 09 May 2018 13:44:39 GMT

I've been needling for many, many years. There is a right way and many wrong ways to do it so I encourage anyone interested to go to a professional first and see how it's done. You may find that this might not be for you but if it is then I suggest getting a book written by someone who knows how to do it safely and effectively. Needling technique, proper treatment of skin and equipment, pre- and post-needling treatments are among the many things to consider. Knowledge about needling devices is also very important. Finding them is easy. Finding a good one, not so much and you get what you pay for when it comes to these devices.

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IMW — Wed, 09 May 2018 15:38:07 GMT

Great article. AARP has wonderful info.

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brandiwine — Wed, 09 May 2018 19:18:45 GMT

I would suggest that you take anything AARP endorses or advises on with a large grain of salt.

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aprilskies — Wed, 09 May 2018 19:33:50 GMT

You have to clean and sterilize the dermaroller. Of course there would be risk of infection if you are not taking the right precautions and know what you are doing. That goes without saying.

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wby — Wed, 09 May 2018 20:04:44 GMT

This was returned as it did not work for me, at all. It left marks and abrasions andmy skin was worse. It peeled in spots for several weeks and after photographing the steps, had deeper wrinkles where I used it... Did liek the lip metal applier but the lip attachment made my lips peel and seem deeper lined! Not for me!

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snakebite66 — Thu, 10 May 2018 03:58:19 GMT

I love my glo pro! but make darn sure that my needles are cleaned with alcohol after every use and my clean face has been swabbed with witch hazel.

love the results especially on my skinny lips. I use caution with evry product I use.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 10 May 2018 12:03:47 GMT

Just wanted to mention this about the GloPRO tool....it has needles on it that are not long enough to induce collagen production inside the skin. In order to do this the needles need to be at least 0.5mm in length which the GloPRO does not have. However, the GloPRO tool is made to enhance skincare topical products by preparing the skin by using it's exfoliating needles. It cannot stimulate collagen.

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gfpdem — Thu, 10 May 2018 12:05:54 GMT

i had needled for years without issue. i researched and used proper technique. word of caution- the last time (and it will be the last time) my skin had a horrific reaction that took weeks, steroids and two derm visits to correct. i had done nothing different and used high quality roller. i'm sure people who love needling will think i had "done something wrong" but i used the same technique as my facialist for years. my dermatologist said they see this in menopausal women -hormone fluctuations can effect skin reactions. Huge immune system response. i only needled once a month-and the results were slight and not worth the risk. i would say to use caution with this technique. There are other methods like facial gua sha that are non invasive and provide microcirculation and skin benefits. hope this helps one person.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 10 May 2018 12:24:43 GMT

@gfpdem wrote:
i had needled for years without issue. i researched and used proper technique. word of caution- the last time (and it will be the last time) my skin had a horrific reaction that took weeks, steroids and two derm visits to correct. i had done nothing different and used high quality roller. i'm sure people who love needling will think i had "done something wrong" but i used the same technique as my facialist for years. my dermatologist said they see this in menopausal women -hormone fluctuations can effect skin reactions. Huge immune system response. i only needled once a month-and the results were slight and not worth the risk. i would say to use caution with this technique. There are other methods like facial gua sha that are non invasive and provide microcirculation and skin benefits. hope this helps one person.

@gfpdem,

I'm sorry that you had a reaction to the needling. Did you know that, at any time, a person can develop a metal-allergy? Most needling rollers are made of steel or titanium but allergies do occur with either because of the alloys used in those needles. I use a metal-free roller instead to avoid this kind of reaction. Check out the rollers at whitelotusantiaging dot com.

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gfpdem — Thu, 10 May 2018 20:30:03 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@gfpdem wrote:
i had needled for years without issue. i researched and used proper technique. word of caution- the last time (and it will be the last time) my skin had a horrific reaction that took weeks, steroids and two derm visits to correct. i had done nothing different and used high quality roller. i'm sure people who love needling will think i had "done something wrong" but i used the same technique as my facialist for years. my dermatologist said they see this in menopausal women -hormone fluctuations can effect skin reactions. Huge immune system response. i only needled once a month-and the results were slight and not worth the risk. i would say to use caution with this technique. There are other methods like facial gua sha that are non invasive and provide microcirculation and skin benefits. hope this helps one person.

@gfpdem,
I'm sorry that you had a reaction to the needling. Did you know that, at any time, a person can develop a metal-allergy? Most needling rollers are made of steel or titanium but allergies do occur with either because of the alloys used in those needles. I use a metal-free roller instead to avoid this kind of reaction. Check out the rollers at whitelotusantiaging dot com.

thank you! i'm familiar with metal allergies but didn't think of that! Mine were always titanium! actually, the whole experience was a blessing in disguise-it made me think long and hard about what i was willing to do to "age gracefully". For me, i was combatting aging like it was war -and i don't think i want to do that anymore-frankly, i found it exhausting. i've cut back my routine, and find my skin has responded to my nourishing approach-instead of overworking the skin. It's all good now, i spend a fraction of what i use to, and if i feel the need, i will consult my derm for professional treatments. no more home remedies for me! It's been freeing-freed up time, money and an adversarial relationship with my age. My goal is to never go through anything

like that again!lol

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Sawn — Sat, 12 May 2018 00:02:37 GMT

This is a great post. I've had several professional procedures done, but I would NEVER microneedle at home. The risk for infection freaks me out.