What size needle for pigmentation on my arms? (Photo attached)

[ubar]

Hello Sarah

Please see attached photo of my forearms.  You recently advised me to use the 0.5mm roller for pigmentation on my face.  What size roller should I use for the pigmentation on my arms?  I'm 30 years old. I've been using topical A, C and E, in accordance with your recommended "pre-rolling" protocol.  I'll be placing my Owndoc order next week.  I can't wait to say goodbye to all those pigmentation spots on my arms!  

Thank you.

                     

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[SarahVaughter]

Buy our 0.05% A-Ret (Tretinoin) cream (at the moment we carry a brand called Retirides) and use it on the areas with pigmentations. Initially, the A-Ret makes the skin dry so you have to moisturize a lot.

   

  Long term dermarolling will improve sun damaged, pigmented forearms.

   

Prior to dermarolling:

  Buy a pumice stone. Give your forearms) a very good scrub. Let it heal. When healed from the pumice scrub:

   

  Week 1:

   

  Day 1 - dry brushing, vit. C application (as explained in our instructions)

Day 2 - apply Tretinoin (A-Ret)

Day 3 - dry brushing, vit. C application

 Day 4 - apply Tretinoin

 Day 5 - apply nothing. Give your skin a break

 Day 6 - dry brushing, vit. C application

Day 7 - apply Tretinoin

   

Week 2 and the following weeks:

 

  Start using your 0.5 mm roller three times a week on your forearms.

   

  On the days when you do not roll, aplly the A-Ret.

   

  Every now and then, apply vit. C.

[ubar]

Excellent, thank you so much for your reply.  

How often do you think I should expect to replace my 0.5mm if I'm using it on my arms and face?

[SarahVaughter]

It is quite an extensive area to roll. It depends how tough is your skin and how frequently you roll.

   When the roller gets a little blunt, you can still use it on your arms but do not use it on your face.