Choosing the Correct Derma-Roller Needle Size for Your Skin Problem.
Derma Roller are available in several needle lengths to suit different skin problems, so it is best to select the needle length which will be most effective on the condition or body part you are trying to treat.
Dermaroller Needle sizes are available for home use: 0.5mm, 1mm (1.0mm), 1.5mm and for professional use: 2mm (2.0mm) and 2.5mm some can go even bigger. A few companies also sell 3 line rollers (made narrow to reach harder to treat areas like around the eyes) in 1.0mm and 1.5mm sizes.
whats the best needle length for stretch marks?
It is recommended to use 1.0mm derma roller for light stretch marks and 1.5mm for deep stretch marks, you would need to decide which would best suit your needs.
The best needle size for acne scars or other facial scars?
The 0.5mm is best for light acne scarring, mild chicken pox scars or ice pick scars, or simply regular anti ageing treatments as it is gentler on the delicate facial skin. A 1.0mm roller is better for worse acne scarring, surgery scars, ice pick or chicken pox scars, and 1.5mm Derma-Roller are for extreme scarring. A Derma-Roller 1.5mm is the maximum size recommended to use on the face (unless as part of a professional treatment), but your face is more sensitive to treatments then say your legs or arms, so it is best to go for a little needle rather than a bigger one.
You may also wish to choose the 3 line roller as it is bestbetter suited to use on some parts of your face (such as around the nose), but it is not essential as the normal roller may suit you best for all round usage.
What size of Derma-Roller for hair loss?
For thinning hair or greying hair, the 0.5mm Derma-RollerDerma Roller is perfect, with 1mm rollers best suited for more serious hair loss.
What about for cellulite?
The best needle length for cellulite is 1mm or 1.5mm depending on how severe the case is.
Is the right Dermaroller needle length the only factor?
No. You should also use use a vitamin rich treatment cream, as it will support the use of the Derma Roller, and it can speed up results by giving your skin the building blocks it needs to generate new collagen and elastin – the materials which give your skin its elasticity and smooth texture.
