What size needle should I use for smile line?

[joaman]

I used to sleep on my stomach.  So my smile line is more noticeable than other people.  I am hoping dermarolling my skin will help.  I am just wondering with my problem should I start with a 0.5, 1 or 1.5mm needle?  Also is that OK if I share the roller with my husband?  Because I want to use it on his head with Minoxidil.  Thank you!

[SarahVaughter]

Do you mean the lines in this photo?

https://http://forums.owndoc.com/dermarolling-microneedling/Smile-lines-can-dermarolling-help

The nasolabial fold is addressed here: 

https://http://forums.owndoc.com/dermarolling-microneedling/Dermarolling-a-deep-nasolabial-fold

It needs longer needles than 0.5 mm You should either use the single needles (you will need a numbing cream I think) or use a NARROW 1.5 mm dermaroller.   

No, it is not possible to share the roller with anybody due to hygienic concerns. A 1.5 mm dermaroller sometimes causes pinpoint bleeding. It is like any other needle - needles should not be shared.
 
Not even short-needled dermarollers can be shared.

Regarding dermarolling with Minoxidil, please read my forum postings about it here:

https://http://forums.owndoc.com/dermarolling-microneedling/Dermarolling-for-thinning-hair

https://http://forums.owndoc.com/dermarolling-microneedling/Rolling-Minoxidil-into-the-scalp

https://http://forums.owndoc.com/dermarolling-microneedling/Dermarolling-to-promote-hair-growth-%28without-Minoxidil%29

https://http://forums.owndoc.com/dermarolling-microneedling/DERMAROLLING-FOR-ALOPECIA

[joaman]

Hi Sarah

Thank you for your kind reply.   I am very chicken so I think I will start with a 0.5mm roller before I have a go with the 1.5mm for overall maintenance.  Because I am worry about the side effects from the numbing cream so I will use ice pack instead.  BTW,  you are like a beauty dictionary to me.  I found a lot of information in your forum.  Thank you again

Regards

Joaman