Let’s make it clear, there is separate dermarollers for the face and body.  The most important aspect is – the size of the needle. There is a different needle size specific for the parts of your body.

For beginners, you don’t need to get different dermarollers to treat your scars, wrinkles, and other skin problems.  But the thing is that you get the right needle for the specific area that you want to get treated – separate for the face and for the body.  A specific needle size can perform miraculous things to your skin.

Best Dermarollers for the Face

For your face, it is best to use the following needle sizes:

• 0.25 mm
• 0.5 mm
• 0.75 mm
• 1.0 mm

These needle sizes are made of fine needles which is perfect for the face. Anything above these sizes is designed for the body. Smaller needle size is perfect for the face. These sizes are safe to use in the face and it can effectively removes:

• Skin lines
• Scars
• Deep wrinkles
• Acne Scars
• Many other skin lesions on the face

Only the trained professionals can use needle length above 1.5 mm on the face, so if you don’t have the proper training better not to use this needle size. If you use it incorrectly, it may cause breakdown of your skin’s collagen and elastic fibers. This may lead to more scarring or you may be prone to infection.

Best Dermaroller Needle Size for the Body

For treating stretch marks, deep seated scars and other marks in the body, it is best to use the following needle sizes:

• 1.5 mm
• 2.0 mm
• 3.0 mm

These needle sizes can effectively reduce or removes:

• Skin Hyperpigmentation
• Shallow scars
• Deep Indentation Scars
• Stretch marks

Microneedles used in the body are thicker compared with the fine needles used in the face.

Choose a Quality Needle

Aside from choosing the right needle size, it is also important to select a good quality needle.  Don’t just get whatever dermaroller, you find in the market because some of them are made from poor quality surgical steel.  Better to select those brands that are made from titanium needles because it is durable and stronger than steel needles.

Of course, you don’t want a needle to break while using it in your skin. It is a very dangerous thing to happen.  You will have bigger wound in the face or it may be inflamed.

 

Why It is Important to Choose the Right Needle?

The outcome of microneedling therapy or dermaroller treatment depends on the needle size.  Each needle size has its particular effects on the skin.  Microneedles above 0.7 mm can break the collagen.  So you have to be extra careful in using it.

And you have to make sure that you are using the right needle for the specific area in the skin. Fine needles for the face while thicker for the body.

Is Microneedling the Next Big Thing?

Microneedling or Dermarolling therapy is used interchangeably. The thing is it uses micro needles to create pinpoint wounds in the skin that stimulates the growth factors which further promotes the formation of elastin and collagen. This will promote wound healing which will give rise to a younger looking skin.

It also helps reduce:

• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Skin pigmentation
• Scars
• Acne
• Stretch marks
• Melasma
• And other skin problems

Dermarolling therapy is performed in an office clinic for a few hours.  It is a very fast and simple procedure.  The device is very affordable and cost-effective.

There are also single use systems which you can buy for an affordable price. If you prefer a do-it-yourself dermaroller device, you can actually find a lot them online.  It actually depends on the model and the type of product you use.  You can use it in areas which are not suitable for laser resurfacing or for peeling like the mouth, eyes, chest and hands.

The best thing about the procedure is that it is tolerated by the patients.  There is also a minimal downtime as compared with other dermatologic or cosmetic procedures.  As compared with the other treatment modality, dermarollers are more personalized because it goes deeper into some areas where it requires a more aggressive approach.

Is it safe to use?

Dermarolling therapy is safe to use particularly if it is perform in a dermatologist clinic.  A trained professional has more knowledge on how to use it properly.  Although, there are many do-it-yourself products that you can find in the market – the thing is you have to follow the instructions properly so you won’t have any problems in the future.

It is also important to emphasize that you need to choose a high quality product particularly a choosing the right needle. The size and quality of the needle are the utmost importance when choosing a home care treatment dermaroller kits.

As mentioned earlier, you have to choose the right size of the needle that is appropriate for the face and for the body.  You have to know where exactly you are going to use it so you can get a proper needle size.  For the face, it should be less than 1.0 mm and made up of fine needles.

For the body, it is appropriate to use more than 1.5 mm and the needle should be thicker for deeper penetration.

Once you choose the right needle, make sure to know how to use it properly so you won’t have any problems later on.

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