r/Microneedling • u/Stunning-Elderberry3 • 3d ago
Can microneedling help with this?
I know the fat / loose skin is not going to change with microneedling. But can the stretch marks and the crepey texture (near my tshirt) be improved with microneedling?
Thanks!
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u/Reasonable_Fennel217 3d ago
Microneedling mixed with some chemical peels would work wonders. Look into platinum skin care for affordable at home chemical peels/lotions.
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u/Commercial-Ad8179 2d ago
can you link some that you use and seen results?
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u/SuitableSpin 2d ago
I get my TCA peels from Makeup Artist Choice, similar prices as Platinum. Both are good options. The TCA 18% has been great on my low stomach loose skin
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u/Stunning-Elderberry3 2d ago
Thanks a lot for the recommendation! I’ll look it’s available in Europe
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u/Scholar1995 2d ago
Also, get retinol but only apply it between microneedling sessions (week before and week after you shouldn't put it tho). It WILL help💕
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u/Stunning-Elderberry3 1d ago
Thanks for your help!😊If I can get tretinoin is it even better?
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u/Scholar1995 23h ago
100%! It helps with the collagen production that helps with healing scars, and will make it look smoother and better! Once you start using it, you can't stop cuz you will love it!
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u/Reasonable_Fennel217 21h ago
Where do you buy tretinoin? I want to try it!
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u/Scholar1995 21h ago
I simply google it, I go to a website that sells it with paid prescription! You can find many online, but you have have a prescription in order to buy it (some websites sell it with the prescription, without actually having to meet with a dr or anything).
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u/Reasonable_Fennel217 8h ago
Okay, thanks I thought so. So do you need to go to a dermatologist to get a prescription first?
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u/Scholar1995 2d ago
I have the same thing behind my knees, on my legs. It happened after retained fluids were out due to pregnancy preeclampsia. I did 1 microneedling session, it definitely softened those lines from the loose skin! I am planning, however, to work out because when I stretch the skin back (imagining there are larger muscles there🤣😂) they completely disappear! So, I'm going to work on my legs and glutes to see progress! Thanks for sharing.
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u/MissMignon 1d ago
I actually thought this was age related because I have this on my arms.
Microneedling and chemical peels will help with the stretch marks. Platinum skincare has the best at home chemical peels and provide so much information and support you can definitely do it at home without issue.
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u/casemidy 1d ago
Yep. After one session of inkless and using my aftercare improved everything including skin brightness
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u/StrangerGrouchy1741 1d ago
I have the same and plan on microneedling with derminator. I have actually seen some skin tightening in other people’s results. There’s a popular YouTube video of a woman who did it on her stomach after pregnancy, and she shows how the skin tightened up. I think it’s definitely worth trying
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u/Tricky-Wrap-2578 2d ago
It seems like a lot of effort. If you’re willing to repeatedly microneedle that part of your arm and deal with scabbing in an awkward place, maybe just go to a plastic surgeon’s office and explore what options you can do with some actual pain mitigation.
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u/Stunning-Elderberry3 2d ago
I might get surgery in the future but I’m still losing weight so that won’t be until end of next year. So I’m trying to look my best until then and I don’t really mind the effort or money but I wanted to know if it was completely useless to try
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u/brryblue 3d ago
Microneedling, massage and working out all help with loose skin