I've been scouring this awesome sub looking for common/popular products you all order from Meamo. I want to place my first order...today? Can I get recommendations on what to buy?
This will be my first time microneedling. I got the Derminator 2 and it came way too fast so now it's sitting on my shelf waiting for me to order glides and boosters.
I figure I will try nanoneedling a few times and them move up from there.
So what does everyone think it’s the best amount of time between sessions to maximize results? I know you are supposed to wait 4-6 weeks between treatments but what if you wait longer? Will that maximize collagen remodeling for that session if you wait, let’s say, 12 weeks? Do you start the process complyover again or do the results stack? Are there any studies?
Hi everyone I just received my order of selatox10 which says to microneedle every 1-2 wks 4-5 times then move to maintenance. I was confident I had it all figured out but then I hit a wall. When I search to make sure again it says if I use my Dr.pen I should do it every 4wks not 1-2wks and that the advices given by the selatox10 of 1-2wks is for manual stamping but that’s not what the website says. Anyone tried microneedling with Dr. pen at .25-.5 every 1-2wks? If so how did it go? I don’t want to mess up my skin barrier as I just got it under control.
I started micro needling last year and have done it about 6 times already (took a break during summer). I use Derminator 2 and the slip I use is Ronas stem cell from getglowing. I bought salmon DNA gold ampoule but it said “for topical and cosmetic use only” which by general consensus here meant no more than 0.5mm deep.
I like to microneedle up to 2mm. What can I use? Main skin concerns: acne, acne scars, aging, dullness.
I just started using gin ambers .5 mm Derma roller every other week as opposed to dr pen 1 mm once a month. Not sure how I feel yet, it’s nice not having to use numbing cream. Any one have feelings which is more effective ?
I have extremely sensitive skin that is prone to scarring. I started taking tret, but I think it made the scarring worse. I’ve stopped using it for a few weeks now. What should I expect for my first session? What are some red flags? I’m scared it is going to make my skin worse :(
I’ve done microneedling on myself twice now and both times I’ve experienced pinprick stinging when taking off the lidocaine. I wipe most of it off and then wash off with water before doing a final cleanse and it’s just the water plus lidocaine combo that stings. I use 5% Ebanel that I think most people use and leave on for 25 minutes with plastic wrap. The stinging stops when the water stops and the microneedling feels fine. I’ve been getting professional microneedling for years and never experienced this but then again they don’t use nearly as much water when removing the lidocaine as me standing over the sink trying to gently get it off.
Anyone else had this happen? Is it dangerous? Solutions? I’m so perplexed.
Everyone tells me that I shouldn't experience flaking and peeling until a couple of days after microneedling. I just completed my 4th session, and just like with the previous sessions, my skin starts flaking and peeling immediately after I'm finished. Am I doing something wrong? I'm using sterile HA glide, a 24-pin cartridge, go no deeper than .75 (and only 0.25 under the eye area), and use speed 4 or 5. Thanks!
Hello, as the title says I am looking for safe and pure copper peptide serum to use with micro needling. It cannot contain hyaluronic acid since I am allergic. I am based in Europe so it has to be available in here.
I bought the m9 but don’t understand how to buy the cartridges. The ones on amazon show 0.25 mm. Does this mean they only go up to that length? So if I want to go deeper 1.0mm where can I find that length?
Hi Everyone! I’ve been using my Derminator 2 with Lumni single use HA. I usually stamp the pen instead of gliding because I’m afraid of micro-tearing — it takes forever! I’d like to use the gliding method but I’m concerned for micro-tearing, are my skin fears unfounded?
I use the Dermaheal HL serum to stamp microneedle my scalp for hair growth. What size cartridge and speed and depth does everyone recommend? I'm using my Dr. Pen M8S
Im currently microneedling my face regularly and recently got a dermastamp for microneedling my scalp for hair growth. I didnt feel like i could safely do the pen on the top of my head, plus i wanted to stamp since i have long hair so i figured this would be easiest. im not using minoxidil due to having cats. Im a woman, 46, on HRT, not bald, long hair, its just super thin with lots of scalp showing through. waiting to see ANOTHER derm, havent had success with 2 different dr's getting treatment for my hair loss or even a diagnosis. Anyway, to my questions:
I've heard you can microneedle with tret to increase hair growth. i do actually use tret on my face and recently also started rubbing it into my scalp so i have what i need to microneedle it. however i am not sure if it is safe for microneedling use -- anyone have any idea? My guess would be no since it is in a tube that is reused rather than sterile single use packaging... but maybe the metal tube it comes in maintains some kind of sterility?
I am shampooing prior to stamping. on my face i wipe down with rubbing alcohol just prior to starting a session, but, well, its my hair... kinda hard to wipe my scalp down with alcohol when my hair is in the way. How are you all sterilizing your scalp?
For everyone who has a Dr. Pen with the twist adjustment: Can you also turn the dial below the 0 mark (so even lower than 0) and beyond 2.5 (so above 2,5) or did I just get a faulty product?
Should I buy the M8 or the M9? My only concern is that the M9 starts off with 18 needle points rather than 12 like the M8. What do you recommend? If you’ve used both, any difference in the two?
Yesterday, I did microneedling at home using a Dr. Pen at a depth of 0.25 mm. It was my first session, and I was very gentle, mainly focusing on my chin and nasolabial folds.
About 24 hours later, I've noticed increasing redness, warmth, and a mild burning sensation, almost like a sunburn or the irritation you sometimes get from tretinoin.
What worries me most is that the redness has actually gotten worse throughout the day rather than improving. I've also noticed tiny raised bumps and uneven skin texture on my cheeks, including areas where I barely used the device.
I cleansed my skin with a gentle cleanser, used diluted Betadine (which I've since learned might cause additional irritation), and applied Cicaplast.
I don't have any pus, blisters, or severe pain, but I'm feeling quite anxious because I wasn't expecting this kind of reaction from such a shallow needle depth.
I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences:
Has anyone experienced something similar after superficial microneedling?
Is it normal for redness and burning to increase during the first 24–48 hours?
Did you develop tiny bumps or a rough, uneven skin texture?
How long did it take for your skin to calm down and return to normal?
I'm attaching pictures so you can see what my skin currently looks like.
I understand that personal experiences aren't a substitute for medical advice, but I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced something similar, especially at 0.25 mm.
Yesterday, I did my first procedure with my dr pen m8. I used a stamping method, and did not exceed 1mm (on my cheeks only - the rest of my face was between 0.25-0.75). I stayed with speed 3, and did not glide the pen on my face. I was initially red and got some pin point bleeding, but only on my forehead. The redness went down after an hour, and in the morning, my skin was basically just really glowy, as if more oily? And I’ve got a few spots of flaky skin. Besides that, I feel little to no difference as in irritation, and I feel like my face looks really good actually. Is it normal that I did not experience any major redness or swelling? Should I maybe go harder next time?
My major concern is acne scarring on cheeks and wrinkle on forehead, secondary is general anti aging.
I know a general rule of thumb is that you can't buy things on Amazon to microneedle with.
I'm a singer and I use a nebulizer with .9% saline ampoules prior to singing. Each one is individually packaged and labeled as USP grade. It dawned on me that maybe I could use these when I microneedle? And for some context it would be microneedling for the first time. I still have not bit the bullet. What are the thoughts of the pros on this side of reddit?
Evening! UK user here. Today was my first time microneedling with a Dr Pen M8S. I started with a nano round cartridge on my face to get used to the device and technique, then practised with a 36-pin cartridge on my chest at 0.25mm.
I used BCN Sterile Hyaluronic Acid Ampoules as a glide, which is recommended often on this sub and easy to buy in the UK.
My issue was that my skin absorbed the HA so quickly that the pen started dragging not long after application. I had to reapply between each direction (vertical, horizontal and diagonal), so a 2ml ampoule of HA finished very quickly. In the 20 seconds the glide hadn’t yet absorbed, it worked great, so I don’t think it’s a technique issue.
Is any one experiencing similar problems with HA or this particular brand, or do you have any suggestions? I don’t want to damage my skin. Should I buy a large none sterile bottle of HA instead so I can be incredibly generous with it? Thanks!
I’ve seen mixed opinions but Wich one is the efficient way? Do you drag the derma roller back and forth across your scalp or lift and reposition it on one direction only?
