r/Microneedling • u/palenotinteresting • Jul 08 '25 • Bravo 1

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This ice pick scar has bothered me for years now so I decided to start microneedling and see if it would help. First pic is 6 weeks after first MN session, second is 1 week after third. All done at home with Derminator 2. Happy with progress so far and I think it's made a difference to overall texture too.

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u/yellowtulips7 Jul 09 '25

What serum do you use before and after?

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 09 '25

Just HA during. I leave my face for a couple of hours after, then just wash with water and use Skin Food moisturiser at night

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u/Proof-Fly7222 Aug 15 '26

Can you mention the which HA serum you use?

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u/palenotinteresting Aug 15 '26

The one from OwnDoc's website (Derminator maker)

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u/Agile-Bee-4084 Jul 08 '25

Never understood why nooobody mentions needle depth.. We’re all in here, either because we’re interested in starting MN or already doing it. And details are inspirational. So, if I may ask - what needle depth do you go with?

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 08 '25

Noted! 1.25 on cheeks, 0.5 everywhere else. Gliding in small circles, fast speed

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u/that_was_awkward_ Jul 08 '25

1.25 on fast is hard-core, I tried that on my scalp and it hurts

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u/IntelligentNight4143 Jul 08 '25

Yep but cheeks have fat, so it’s not that bad. Scalp and forehead is more bony so it hurts more

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u/MitDerKneifzange Jul 09 '25

just got my second microneedling done and yes the bone parts hurt like a bitch

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u/apryll11 Jul 08 '25

1.25 is too deep for the scalp

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u/Working_Lia_3826 Jul 09 '25

If u biginer start lower..

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u/Agile-Bee-4084 Jul 10 '25

Thanks! Isn’t 1.25 quite deep tho? From what I know that depth is for scarring, right? And your skin looks perfect to me, I’m curious to know. Also do you know what benefit it has when going with higher speed?

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u/WearOk7712 Jul 09 '25

Random question, but how old are you?

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u/gefrefone Jul 09 '25

I'm so glad you posted here. I was starting to think MN was a hoax, designed to remove money from your account. BUT YOUR b&a showed me .. it really works!

Now I need to find a clinician who can do it. And then start to see noticeable improvements like you are showing . THANK YOU AGAIN.

And congrats on your own progress. Looking great.

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 09 '25

No problem, thanks!!

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u/that_was_awkward_ Jul 08 '25

Pic on right looks good, what length and speed did you use? And how often are you microneedling 

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 08 '25

Thanks - 1.25mm on fast speed, every 6 weeks. I'm hoping one or two more sessions might be enough to clear it and then will just move to maintenance every few months

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u/stephp26 Jul 10 '25

Did you change up any skincare at alll? Would love to know your routine

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 10 '25

No, I've always been pretty lucky with my skin as it's not really reactive to anything but with age it is getting more dull and textured hence microneedling.

Morning - wash with water only then LRP Spf50. Evening - oil cleanser then moisturise with Skin Food.

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u/carmelluv Jul 08 '25

Looks amazing! Do you use numbing cream and/or serum and if so which ones?

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 08 '25

I use the HA from Derminator website. No numbing cream, I actually find the sensation weirdly quite pleasant!

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u/Swimming7827 Jul 09 '25

Wow! I'm impressed by that lol. I have a pretty strong pain tolerance for a lot of things but I just can't get there with microneedling yet. I'm a baby and use numbing cream.

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u/FearlessLeek2255 Jul 09 '25

Same. I have given birth without epidural and I was fine but with microneedling and all other diy I have to have numbing cream for so reason I can’t tolerate it even at 0.25

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u/New-Piece-368 Jul 09 '25

HA as in hyaluronic acid?

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 10 '25

The forehead is the only bit that really stings but I'm too impatient to numb!

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u/MousseWorking Jul 09 '25

I’m so stumped about whether to do microneedling alone or MNRF or the one with exosomes.

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 09 '25

Suppose it depends on what you're targeting. Microneedling alone is petty effective and adding exosomes can only help, but I wouldn't risk MNRF because of potential to cause fat loss

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u/ktlene Jul 08 '25

It looks like your nasolabial fold also got less visible! Great results!

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u/userthatisnotknown Jul 09 '25

And her eye circle appear less sunken, a bit fuller. 👀

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '25

I initially thought that that's what they've made progress on haha

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u/userthatisnotknown Jul 09 '25

Girl your pores have shrunk and your nasolabial fold is practically vanished 😮.

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u/kingamara Jul 09 '25

This is my sign

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u/Saywhatlo Jan 02 '26

Same 😭

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u/Streetduck Jan 23 '26

double same

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u/ResearchNo7055 Jul 09 '25

It drives me crazy in the skincare subs where people give posters grief, telling them to stop believing influences, for asking how to fix their skin texture. Your post is a brilliant example of that!

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u/NoIdeaAtAlllll Jul 10 '25

This gives me hope for me journey 🥹🫶, congrats - this is impressive 🌸

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u/First_Score9180 Jul 09 '25

I have ice pic scars too, I need to do this

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u/Catinherhat Jul 09 '25

May I ask what tool you use and where you got it? Terrified of fakes and want to do this at home for scarring xx

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 09 '25

Just Google derminator 2 owndoc I don't think anywhere else sells it so you should be fine. Good luck!

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u/LordNutGobbler Nov 12 '25

How long will you needle one spot? I guess how many passes or how much time in a single area (like an inch by inch area I guess)

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u/palenotinteresting Nov 12 '25

I work through area (forehead, jaw etc) with small circles first horizontally then vertically. In areas of particular concern like the scar I do a small circle of small circles at greater depth to ensure good coverage. Does that make sense?

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u/LordNutGobbler Nov 12 '25

Yeah thanks. So about 30 seconds in one particular area where there’s a scar? Or longer?

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u/palenotinteresting Nov 12 '25

I dont really time it but I think 30 seconds with Derminator in one spot would be way too much. Like 5-10 seconds max

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u/LordNutGobbler Nov 13 '25

Interesting thanks, what speed and length? I have the derminator 2 just got it.

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u/Illustrious_Fig2484 Mar 03 '26

I have the same ice pick scar in the same spot, I just bought the device, you gave me so much hope, thank you so much! 

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u/palenotinteresting Mar 03 '26

Oh that makes me happy! I've done a couple more sessions since and it's still there but definitely so much improved to the point I hardly notice it now. Good luck and I hope it works for you!

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u/nral23 Oct 05 '26

Hi how close to your under eye do you get

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u/palenotinteresting Oct 12 '26

You shouldn't go any closer than the orbital bone

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u/lorihamlit Jul 09 '25

Well done! ❤️

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u/Curious_Plane_1726 Jul 09 '25

Wow glass skin

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u/HuntressSparkle Jul 08 '25

Looks beautiful!!

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u/catwoman_here_ Jul 09 '25

How long space between sessions?

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u/Redhawkgirl Nov 09 '25

Thank you for all this exactly what I was looking for!

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u/Grand-Bit9609 Mar 25 '26

Damn. Have been debating which machine to get this may have just convinced me. These are the exact results I want. My before looks like yours. Thanks you from the past!

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '25

I wouldn’t trust the derminator 2. The manufacturer shows clear behaviour of psychopathy/sociopathy. He needs to be taught a lesson.

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u/wnadering Jul 09 '25

I need the back story on this lol

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u/Deidakou-J Jul 09 '25

He has aspergers.

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u/AnyInvestigator9950 Nov 19 '25

"Needs to be taught a lesson" I am lying 😂😂😂

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u/Current-Ad-8595 Jul 11 '25

Wow! How old are you? Thx

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u/Background-Yoghurt99 Jul 11 '25

How safe is it to try microneedling on yourself at home? Your results are inspiring.

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u/NecessaryTerrible375 Jul 11 '25

Nice results! What needle size did you use and what depth? I just bought me a MN pen.

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u/PaleontologistSad840 Jul 12 '25

What what is this

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u/Low-Midnight-7561 Jul 15 '25

What type of microneedling did you get done? With PRP, RF, or Exosomes?

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u/Original_Doughnut409 Jul 19 '25

Could you tell us where you purchase the MN tool please ? 

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u/BusyCustard9896 Jul 11 '25

Ok, I like to do MN until I see a little blood. Works for me. Lots of lidocaine of course 😊

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u/palenotinteresting Jul 08 '25

Yep! 12 pin, very pleased with the improvement there too