How easy is it to do micro needling at home?

[rosebb1]

Approaching 40's and noticing more and more fine lines, forehead lines and laughter lines! Need to step up beauty regime, pronto.
I have heard micro needling is meant to be really good - have seen you can do it at home as long as you follow strict hygiene rules around cleaning the needles etc.
Would love to hear from anyone who does it at home...is it easy? Worth it? Do you recommend it? What would I need to get!?!

Hi
I’m mid 30s and started this some months ago.
Started with a 0.25mm and responded so well to it I’ve moved up to a 1mm roller.

I absolutely LOVE it. It’s the single thing that’s made the most difference to my skin. Here are some tips:

1. Find a YouTube video on how to do it
2. Buy some spray alcohol solution to sanitise the tool in between uses
3. Be careful what you use on your skin straight afterwards. I’ve had the best results using a collagen mask straight after whilst in the bath. Or I will use Vit c.

Depends on how sensitive your skin is of course but I use mine twice per week.

Good luck!

Excellent, thank you! Good to hear that you've had good results!
Can I ask what differences you have noticed?

I'd be very wary of doing this at home. You could cause infection, scarring or damage to the surrounding tissue. Be very cautious if you have moles on your face, any spots or rosacea, or possible pre cancerous marks.

If you are determined to try this, invest in quality, approved equipment. Some of the needles sold online are not fit for their purpose. You also need to be scrupulous about keeping everything sterile, you don't want to introduce any bacteria into your bloodstream.

Sorry to sound all bossy and pessimistic, but it's best to go into these things with your eyes open, so to speak!

@rosebb1

Excellent, thank you! Good to hear that you've had good results! Can I ask what differences you have noticed?

Fewer fine lines, around my eyes and in between my eyes. My skin looks clearer - the odd acne scar has faded dramatically. I have a dark spot that has been on my cheek for about ten years - use targeted treatment on it every day to fade it and it has faded quite a lot since I started using the roller. Also skin looks a bit more plump and definitely more glowy. I love it!

Thanks, @SmileyClare, I will definitely think about it some more before taking the plunge.

@rosebb1

Youtube Gin Amber or Penn Smith

They are the absolute queens of microneedling and derma rolling.
You will learn so much.
Also do NOT use Vit C after microneedling. It's been proven to cause granulomas

[quote mylovelydd]@rosebb1

Youtube Gin Amber or Penn Smith

They are the absolute queens of microneedling and derma rolling.
You will learn so much.
Also do NOT use Vit C after microneedling. It's been proven to cause granulomas[/quote]
I didn’t realise this - I’ve never had an issue using vit c afterwards.
What would you use instead? I can’t ever use HA as it gives me spots!

@Wherediditgo don't worry it's only newly been realised! I was always told use vit c too. Have you tried the Ordinary HA? I have had some brands break me out but not others.
I am currently using Buffet with Copper peptides by the Ordinary. But the normal Buffet is perfect. You just want peptides but no acids and although you can micro needle 0.25 every day if you like (with serums) only do 0.50 once a month or you will undo the good work you are doing.
Your skin needs at least 4 weeks to recover and build the collagen and doing it too deep too often (although tempting!) breaks apart the new collagen so is counter productive. 0.25 every day is only shallow but you will absorb your serums 90% better than if you just put them on your skin alone. It's the way forward tbh.
Don't go above 1.0 on your face. You don't need to draw blood either and I know the manufacturers and some youtubers drag their microneedling pens across their skin but DON'T. Dab it instead or you will tear the skin.
There is an excellent micro needling pen on amazon for around £30. You can buy the single use cartidges (get the 12s) and adjust the length (0.25,0.50, 1.0 etc) yourself so there is no need to buy different derma rollers of varying lengths.
Although to start with begin with a 0.25 derma roller (if you can afford it get one of Gin Amber's. Some of the ones on Amazon are wheels of spikes not needles. Ouch!)

Go slow. It's a sprint not a race. But it works fantastically!

Oh and wear at least factor 50 every day. La Roche Posay Anthelios XL dry touch is my favourite and I have tried pretty much all (well it feels like it!)

@Wherediditgo sorry didn't mean to write an essay and I know you know what you're doing with mirconeedling, the rest of the advice was more for OP and anyone new to it.

@mylovelydd thanks so much for all that information. I will get a 0.25 roller and some of the Ordinary HA.
So once I've used the roller, I then put the HA on? Sorry I'm not great at skincare products, that's why I'm looking into it thoroughly before buying anything.
I love to hear what people's skincare routine is. Thank you for the SPF recommendation - will try that one too!!
Any other information / recommendations gratefully received!!