Beauty

[NeNe1010]

I have been consistently derma rolling for about 8 months now. I use a 1.5 once every 4 weeks. My skin is plumper and I have pink in my cheeks again (I am 61). It is somewhat painful so if I wasn't seeing a difference I wouldn't bother with it. I highly recommend it. Just do your homework first.

[little miss sunshine]

As for pain, there is none! Maybe you're pressing too hard. I use the 1. and the .05 (on the areas around my nose and my lower eyelids). I just read that you need not go higher for optimum results. I do use a serum before I roll and follow up after I'm done with a night therapy moisturizer. It's working for me.

In addition to dermaroll, I do exfolliate often and every few months treat myself to a professional peel at my PS's office. When I add up what I spend on good skin care, it's far less $$ than people spend on Dr. P's products or any other commercial skin care on QVC. And I get results.

Sunscreen every day--rain or shine. 30+ for every day use. More SPF if I'm going to be out in the sun.

[MarenSeattle]

On 7/2/2014 NeNe1010 said:

I have been consistently derma rolling for about 8 months now. I use a 1.5 once every 4 weeks. My skin is plumper and I have pink in my cheeks again (I am 61). It is somewhat painful so if I wasn't seeing a difference I wouldn't bother with it. I highly recommend it. Just do your homework first.

When I switched from a 1.0 to a .05, it was far less uncomfortable. And according to Dr. Setterfield, we get better results from the 0.05 than the longer needles (we want to reach the dermis, not punch through to the hypodermis, I think, which containes the connective tissue and fat and other things we don't want to injure). You might give it a try and see if you prefer the 0.05 length.

[MarenSeattle]

On 7/2/2014 beautybee said:

On 7/1/2014 the dolce vita said:

Wouldn't this be miraculous if something so no frills and basic made all the difference??!!

Just was thinking about trying this on my hands to thicken up the skin to hide the new veins showing through. It was suggested on Youtube.

Where did you ladies find Dr. Setterfields protocol and where is the best place and type of dermaroller to buy?

I always roll my hands and neck. Whatever treatment I do to my face I always apply to my hands and neck. That includes retinol, vitamin c serum, and the lightstim. I purchased my first roller from owndoc dot com, then I purchased an MT roller from Hautelook when they had a sale, and the latest smaller roller (also an MT), from Amazon.

Did you prefer the MT to owndoc's, beautybee?

[MarenSeattle]

On 7/2/2014 beautybee said:

On 7/1/2014 the dolce vita said:

Wouldn't this be miraculous if something so no frills and basic made all the difference??!!

Just was thinking about trying this on my hands to thicken up the skin to hide the new veins showing through. It was suggested on Youtube.

Where did you ladies find Dr. Setterfields protocol and where is the best place and type of dermaroller to buy?

I always roll my hands and neck. Whatever treatment I do to my face I always apply to my hands and neck. That includes retinol, vitamin c serum, and the lightstim. I purchased my first roller from owndoc dot com, then I purchased an MT roller from Hautelook when they had a sale, and the latest smaller roller (also an MT), from Amazon.

Did you prefer the MT to owndoc's, beautybee?

[heathermary]

On 7/1/2014 MarenSeattle said:

I meant to say I took a two MONTH hiatus -- not two week.

I also want to add that once Bella Carro and Lyn in MI shared their findings from Dr. Setterfield's book and I switched to the once monthly treatment (and from the 1.0 to the 0.5) it was the EASIEST treatment ever! Just once a month!!! Not weekly, bi-weekly, whatever. Couldn't be simpler!! And other than replacing the rollers every few months, no ongoing costs.

I believe a picture that BC or Lyn posted showed a patient from Dr. Setterfield after 9 months, and I think he was doing it less frequently than 1 x month if I recall correctly. So it does take time.

Where would I find where Bella Carro and Lyn in MI shared their findings please? This sounds really interesting and would love to know more.

[MarenSeattle]

On 7/2/2014 heathermary said:

On 7/1/2014 MarenSeattle said:

I meant to say I took a two MONTH hiatus -- not two week.

I also want to add that once Bella Carro and Lyn in MI shared their findings from Dr. Setterfield's book and I switched to the once monthly treatment (and from the 1.0 to the 0.5) it was the EASIEST treatment ever! Just once a month!!! Not weekly, bi-weekly, whatever. Couldn't be simpler!! And other than replacing the rollers every few months, no ongoing costs.

I believe a picture that BC or Lyn posted showed a patient from Dr. Setterfield after 9 months, and I think he was doing it less frequently than 1 x month if I recall correctly. So it does take time.

Where would I find where Bella Carro and Lyn in MI shared their findings please? This sounds really interesting and would love to know more.

There were a few LONG threads here a while back, and their comments were interspersed through them. Maybe one or the other will be along to give a quick summation. :-) If you're seriously interested, you could check out Dr. Lance Setterfield's book -- around $60 on amazon.

[heathermary]

Thank you, I will try and find the old threads/comments.

What is the best dermaroller to get for a beginner aged 63? I assume I just need the .5 to start with?

[tends2dogs]

heathermary,

I began rolling 2 months ago. The way I started was to purchase a .2 and a .5. I use the .5 the first of the month and for the rest of the month, I use the .2 every other or every third day. I purchased mine from Amazon.com.

Having done it for only 2 months, of course I have not noticed any big results. I didn't expect to. I think this is a long term procedure and the results will be subtle. I am a sagger and have no expectations of this helping that, but if it did, GREAT! I am hoping for an increase of collagen and at the very least, a brightened complexion.

I was intimidated to do it the first time, but once you do it, it is pretty simple. There is a difference in the way the .5 feels compared to the .2. Just remember that YOU are in control of how hard you press down the roller.

If you decide to try it, I think you will be glad.

BTW I am 61.

[beautybee]

On 7/2/2014 MarenSeattle said:

On 7/2/2014 beautybee said:

On 7/1/2014 the dolce vita said:

Wouldn't this be miraculous if something so no frills and basic made all the difference??!!

Just was thinking about trying this on my hands to thicken up the skin to hide the new veins showing through. It was suggested on Youtube.

Where did you ladies find Dr. Setterfields protocol and where is the best place and type of dermaroller to buy?

I always roll my hands and neck. Whatever treatment I do to my face I always apply to my hands and neck. That includes retinol, vitamin c serum, and the lightstim. I purchased my first roller from owndoc dot com, then I purchased an MT roller from Hautelook when they had a sale, and the latest smaller roller (also an MT), from Amazon.

Did you prefer the MT to owndoc's, beautybee?

Hi Maren! I don't have a preference. I think because when I purchased the one from Owndoc it was the 1.0. That is before I read about the Setterfield protocol. My MT rollers are the .5 and the 2.5. I think they are good quality rollers. You can't go wrong buying rollers from either place. I know some people do well getting very inexpensive rollers from ebay, but you have to be careful with the quality.

At this time I may alternate my 1.0 with the .5 until I need new ones. Then I will stick with the .5 for the monthly rolls. I use my Isomers firming serum immediately after my roll. Hopefully Manuela will have the big bottle of hyaluronic acid available later this year. I plan to get it just for my monthly roll.

Oh and as if I don't have enough beauty routines to do, I also use a Lyapko roller on my head. Lol! Brings circulation and makes hair grow. I learned about it from Tonya Zavasta. She sells the large one on her site but I managed to get a less expensive one from an ebay seller.