Does Dermarollering Really Work? - Nadine Baggott 

Have to say it seems to be working for my extensively scarred skin. I've had a couple of professional sessions which were extremely painful and I use a roller at home. I have to say that to do my whole face properly it definitely takes longer than a minute, usually up to 10 minutes if I follow the face map my dermatologist gave me. Anyone thinking of trying it should go for it but please don't over do it, the skin needs time to heal.

I have been using a Derma Roller for about 3 months now. 0.5 about every 2 1/2 weeks. I am very careful and let the device do the work. I don not apply pressure, and I have never made myself bleed. I have noticed a slight improvement. It will take months to really see results. I do my lips as well, very gently. My skin is left very red and hot (feels like a sunburn). This goes away in hours. My products absorb quickly. My face & lips feel slightly plumped the next morning, but nothing that anyone would notice but me. I believe Derma Rolling works. It takes using the device regularly. I am looking forward to see how my skin looks in 6 months or so. Derma Rolling can not be rushed. As you said you MUST be very careful, and sanitize before and after each use. And NEVER EVER share your Derma Roller.

Please don't do it with makeup on ! Be careful what roller do you use, 540 needle rollers are cheap made and has dangerous metal wheels inside which can scar your face, I have done video what is inside 540 needle derma roller and what they are made of, I only recommend 192 REAL needle medical grade derma roller.

My dermatologist said anything under 1mm is a waste of time for true collagen stimulation and is happy for me to do it at home! I do acknowledge the minimal depths help with getting the products into the dermis.

I'm going to try myself at 54. Everyone wish me luck, I sure can use it. Thank you for the information.

How am I only now discovering your fabulous channel Nadine!!!

You are my nr1 Digital beauty journalist, Nadine 🤩

I was avoiding my lip area but I just saw a video by @lookyoungerwithdebbie, an amazing RU-vidr who is almost 60, look like she could be in her 20's and has been an aesthetician for 30 years. She uses a dermaroller to plump her lips which are beautiful. If you're used to it or brave I think you can use a dermaroller on the lips. (I'd use it there last or have a separate roller for the lips to make sure it's sterile.) It may not be for everyone or for sensitive skin. I heard one doctor say not to be afraid of a little blood as it means it's going deep enough to really work. (For longer needles.) It really is wonderful, and such an inexpensive thing. 🌸

In the event that you never found out the length of the GlowPRO needles the face attachment is 0.3, the eye attachment is 0.3, the lip attachment is 0.2, and the body attachment is 0.5. They now make a new scalp attachment to assist with hair growth but I don’t know what the length of the needles are.

Thanks so much, Nadine! You took the fear I have of my derma-roller right away; I'll start using it soon. Have a lovely week! 🌸 Lisette

So glad you did this! Being an American I was googling 0.2mm to inches to see how long the needles were... never could get the hang of the metric system..ha! Watching I think I'll start off with the .25 mm size and I appreciate your doing this!

I have a GloPro I've been using it for about 3 weeks now. I love it so far! Its 3mm, I emailed the company and asked.

*Look up the channel of GIN AMBER, she's a dermaroller specialist and has many videos on which size to use according to skin concern and body part. Also she tells you which rollers to avoid and why*

Hello Nadine! What a pretty accent you have and much natural beauty! I recently learned of this procedure and was concerned that people would use this incorrectly and have infections or problems from cleanliness or incorrect use. I do wish that you would mention that preparing the skin is important prior to using this and also that researching how to recover and what to apply on the skin after usage would be important as well. I am considering using this but I am lucky I live in the Northeast and don't have a lot of wrinkles even at 63 people often mistake me for a woman in my 40s--I think I have lucky genes but we also do not get a lot of sun here and I do not sit in the sun, drink (ever) or smoke--and eat a lot of veggies so I think this helps. I will also research the tria laser that someone else commented on here and talk to my Dermatologist prior to using this as the last thing I need is to scar my face! Thank you for your video and best of luck to you!

I use a 0.5 mm Derma Roller once a week, and a 1.00 mm once every 6 weeks. I use professional numbing cream on the area upon which is to be rolled for 45 minutes (or longer) because it can be painful. The cream is washed off before starting the treatment.,I follow a very strict area "map" and pattern for rolling with the 1 mm. It is NOT the popular 10x vertical, 10X horizontal, then 10x diagonally in both directions. That only leaves one with a central area that has been maimed, with surrounding areas that have been treated in various degrees of treatment that is basically, just unknown. Sterilization is done to everything, including the skin before beginning. I use both high grade isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide on the rollers. On my skin, I use my bio serums such as Vit. A (Retinol), Vit. C, 15%, ( which, yes, stings, as does the Niacinimide). A Vitamin E oil, which, by this time is welcome, because it is soothing. If my face and still stings, I apply a layer of pure Aloe Vera, and lay down with a cool,damp tool towel over my face/neck, until it all absorbed. TIP: If one is subject to cold soars, the lip edges areas should be avoided. The cold soars can be easily spread by the roller. I learned this tip the hard way. And I didn't even have a noticeable cold soar at all at the time. The ultimate change in my skin, both face and neck, are amazing. I had also lost almost 100 lbs. and had a lot of saggy skin on my face and neck. I really like your videos!

I love how knowledgable you are. Have put a derma roller in my amazon basket so many times...

Thank you Nadine - this is very tempting! I can't wait to see your final verdict (just in time for me to add to my christmas list if it works!)

Hi Nadine, I know this is an old video, so I really hope you'll still read this (and respond). I've just been investigating this as a possibility. Strangely enough all the info I read or see, apart from yours, tells me I need 0.5 instead of 0.2 or 0.3. Doctors saying anything less (than 0.5) won't penetrate deeply enough and it would be useless. (But you should use these 0.5 only once every 3wks or skin won't have time to heal). So now I'm confused since you say 0.2 DID help. I only have over the counter serums since nut new GP (I moved) refuses to describe vit a because my acne looks is almost gone, aswell as scarring (she forgets this costs me a fortune). Secondly: are the ones you can buy on Aliexpress okay too? They're much cheaper and I don't have much budget. Do these tools need to be of a certain material?

Starts using it on neck because no makeup there Ends rolling it everywhere, pushing makeup into the dermis

I use .05mm twice a week and use a vitamin c mask afterwards; love it!

i do believe in derma rolling I buy them from Gin Amber and use them with caution I have definitely seen the results but ...it takes time i used to get botox on forehead 2 maybe 3 times a year i lasted a year by incorporating the .25 dermaroller every other day and some good serum !

Totally unrelated....I'm a hairstylist and I'm taking a screen shot bc I want your haircut!!! I love it. Looks so good on you...😁 just sayin:)

Hi nadine. My main problem is hyperpigmentation. Other than that I have reasonably good skin for my age (47). Just ordered a derma roller and I’ve got a few the ordinary serums. What should I be using after the derma roller please? I have arbutin, retinol granactive, ferulic avid & resversatrol and vitamin c and ha microspheres. I tend to use the last 2 mentioned in the morning before sunscreen. I’ve just ordered matrixyl

I use a 1 mm and have no problems with excessive pain. I've had no bleeding either. Perhaps I'm just a bit thick-skinned?

I don't think u need to do this every day....well, the .25mm is fine because it is just for absorbing product, but I use the .5 and I do 1 time a week for face and 2 times a week for lip area only because that is my issue! Please stress cleaning!!!! Soak in 90 proof alcohol for 15 min before and after(rinse well before using!) ..so dangerous if not super clean!!!! I am consistent and find results amazing! Going to the 1.0mm soon! The .5mm is painless too...but cleaning is imperative!

Nadine, how did you include it into your routine: retinol + vit C + acids?? How often, when?

Very interested in your thoughts on this gadget. I use mine, just haven't seen many results yet.

Thank you! I have been using my glo pro about 5 weeks every other day. It kind of self propels itself over my face and seems to be well made. The needles are .3mm. It does take me about 15 minutes to do my face and neck. My face feels stimulated after using.

I just started dermarolling, im 55 , especially for large pores , pigmentation fine lines . i used sunbeds when younger, so my chest has loads lines, very aging,. I used roller with a peptid on chest. I now have tons of spots appeared on chest. Help not a good look, u look fabulous

I've had one of these for ages and keep forgetting to use it. Great informative Nadine. Thanks a million. 💋

Thanks for this video. I have that exact Dermaroller from Environ. I've been using it for a month now and love it!

Hi Nadine was so happy to get home from a particularly long day of work and find you had a new video on one of my favorite subjects. I am a die hard derma rollr fan and do it on a rgular schedule for maximum results (not more than is safe of course) and unfortunately I do not have any photos but I use mine ( I have 3 and am very interested in the Glo Pro now!) for more preventative skincare than to rid my skin of any scars and or acne as I am fortunate and incredibly grateful to have not really ever had to deal with those unfortunate skin concerns. Looking forward to your upcoming video on Peptides, I am looking to up min and I know if anyone can introduce me to some incredible products I've maybe not heard of yet it will be you. Hope you're doing well. Peace and love xo

I love this video because I do Derma rolling myself for anti-aging and I use a 0.5, but my dermatologist said to never use retin A after dermarolling because Retin-A is not supposed to enter the skin that way. He said if you use Retin-A right after dermarolling then it could have the opposite effect that you're looking for and it would be permanent, so therefore, I Derma roll and then I just use some hyaluronic acid and after that sinks in which is quickly then I just put on a nice moisturizer.. Let me know if you're using Retin-A right afterwards. I would like to know your outcome. I understand this is an older video but I hope you still see it. Love your Channel

I think the Glowpro microneedljng does work.... but you have to know how to use it so you do not cause damage. Roll normally in different directions and avoid eye lid and below eyes and no hard rolling just a gentle rolling in all directions will do the job.

Nadine I don't think you ever came back and reported on the glopro. I bought one from QVC (but just returned it). I think it is a nice dermaroller, but I couldn't see why this is any better than the ordinary manual ones - without the micro vibration or light. I just didn't think that the glopro is worth the price tag. The light I don't think does much, as it doesn't stay on the skin long enough etc. Curious to hear what you think.

Hi. Could you please write what do I need to start with roller.. Like some stamp, acid, witamins some... I'm new to this and I don't have a clue. Thanks

Glopro needs to be only one minute three times a week. Yes, you have to know what you are doing and don’t press hard.... just a normal light roll will do. I can say I am feeling the raw feeling on my skin just one application.

Thank you for this very informal video and thank you for having this educational channel

my daughter. has since a real difference with a peptide cream so looking forward to next week;

I use 0.75 mm once a week and after using it around 6 times I begin to see results - smoother skin, less acne scaring, less wrinkles, pores shrinking. My skincare benefits from it because I really do believe it helps my skincare work better. My skin hasn't looked that good in a year. I love it. After I use it in the evening I go with a dedicated collagen + elastin+ hyaluronic acid ampoule and it works great :)) xx

The GloPro has .3mm tips. And on their site says it can be used 2-3x a week and can be used every night as tolerated. I'm curious to see your after results.

Please be safe when microneedling! Make sure to disinfect the roller and skin before use. Getting make up/dirt/bacteria into an open wound can cause nasty infections!

Thanks Nadine for this insightful vlog. I agree that it's down to having a bit more discipline. I have used the dermaroller a few times but it got neglected. I didn't dare to use any skincare afterwards but you have inspired me have a go. Xxx

Hi Nadine, great video, I think you've convinced me to tread into dermarolling. Can these be used around the eye area? Over the eyebrows and just under the eye? 😙

Would dermarolling be okay if you've finished accutane? I've been off about 7 months and I've been waiting for a year to start laser to combat all the pits in my skin from the acne I had, but this seems much less harsh. I have already reintroduced acids/retin-a baack into my regimen and it's been fine w/ no irritation.

Thank you -- excellent content ...and entertaining. Humor is always appreciated and far too short in modern life, thank you for not making this too bloody a serious topic -- we are not discussing Hiroshima or Renewable Energy after all. The more I research, the more I am of the mind that micro-needling, in concert with time-based serum treatments, is a HUGE win for mirror lovers everywhere....immediately following treatment, Day 1-5, and then week 2-3. Thoughts on progressive repair and handling? On another topic. May I suggest some male candy for your viewers? Simply for momentary distraction? A little something-something to get the blood moving? Not a complaint, just a suggestion from a dedicated fan. You are amazing (as you know) and I could watch for days. However, an injection of a strong jawline, perfect teeth (and hair) with some bicep action would surely bump the viewer's attention span through fairly technical explanations and extensive video length. Perhaps a "muscle up" intermission to explain how these treatments may be adapted for a male viewership?

I love my dermaroller! I am unequivocally for anything that amplifies my skincare routine, which is why I'm all about exfoliation, dermaplaning (using a scalpel to remove layers of dead skin once a week), facials and using my 0.25mm dermaroller every night before I sleep, as well as using a 2.25mm dermastamp once a month on my deep scars. Yes, 2.25mm, yes, there is blood, yes it is gnarly, yes it is amazing. I'm definitely aggressive in my skincare, which is quite controversial and against the advice of others, but I swear, my skin has never been better in my life and I get compliments on it all the time. A heavy dose of retinols, acids, oils, niacinamide, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and intense skin treatments. I'm all about it!

Are you seriously rolling your face with makeup on?

Hi Nadine! I am very curious about the needle depth. I recently purchased the 0.5 one on Amazon and you are the first person that talks about this with a doctors recommendation. I am wondering if I should start with the 0.2 and then move up. Lots of questions on your channel today. I've heard that the 0.5 you should only use once a week because your face needs a recovery period to produce the collagen properties to show results and the results will start appearing after 3-6 months. Love the video! So informative.

Hello Nadine, What's your opinion about the 5-day-routine of microneedling (0.5 mm needles) from Swiss Clinic? I've been warned that dermarolling too often can have the opposite effect than the one we're looking for (enhancing the levels of collagen in our skin), but close to 50 I'm prepared to step up and do what it takes :). And while I'm at it I'll ask you if you think it's possible to combine microneedling with the Clinical 1 % retinol treatment from Paula's Choice? Thanks for the pictures on Facebook of the advanced spring in England.

A great vid, thank you, been thinking of doing this suggested by my Environ lady. This is encouraging...:)

Big fan of yours.....have managed to gain lots of I sight and knowledge from your videos. I have done a lot of research on derma needling and recently purchased a Dr pen unit as I feel an up and down stamping motion is better than the rolling motion. However, there's one thing I just can't seem to find any info on.....and that's the nano needles cartridges. You can buy lots of different types of needle cartridges for derma pens but there's one cartridge that is said to be safe enough to use every day....and no this is called the nano needle cartridge. It seems to me to be alike a sheet of metal that has been pressed with loads of pyramid shapes in it. It is said to be gentle enough to use every day and the perfect way to introduce actives to your skin.....I can't see how it works and can't seem to get any info on it....anywhere. The cartridges are blue and are made specifically to fit the Dr pen devices. ....nadine can you please throw some light on this, pleeeeease? You seem to have access to specialists and info that standards channels cannot provide. Annie xxxx

i love your videos so much Nadine!

Dr Jason Emer, dermatologist in LA, says you're able, and he and his patients use a 2. weekly or biweekly. He also has a RU-vid channel and if you read down in the comment section, he gives lots of feed back.

I have a 0.50 mm dermaroller and I am addicted to it. I would use it every day but I have heard that you are only supposed to use that depth once every two weeks. As it is, I still dermaroll my entire face once a week, but do my lips every day to get them to plump up. The depth of the needle is the most important for collagen stimulation but any depth will improve product absorption. My main question is whether it is beneficial to use every day or not.

Works great on lips and under eyes.

Teresa Tarmey has made a derma roller kit which costs around £350 but as well as the microneedle you get serums and lactic acid to use with it. Both Caroline Hirons and Trinny love it and have done videos about it.

I've been using mine the body glo pro and I have no mouth lines all gone

Hi Nadine, do you think long term use of a 0,5mm dermaroller with a local anesthetic (Emla cream) could be effective for the improvement of stretch marks? Perhaps combined with Retin A as well? Do you think it would be worth a try? 🤔

When you say "don't use acids" with a derma roller, does that count for hyaluronic acid? I have a vitamin c serum that has hyaluronic acid in it

Nadine, where exactly in your skincare routine would you incorporate dermarolling to maximize efficacy of products? Do I roll after toning before serums? Or after serums before moisturizer / night cream?

Nadine can I use copper amino isolate serum with my glow pro? I really want to see if I can get results. Love ur channel xx

Hi there, great video. You do it with such ease! I do dermarollering and use 0.05mm. I really like the feeling of it but I get conflicting advice on how long to wait in between treatments. I typically put a homemade hyaluronic acid on my skin after and follow with a night cream. I have a 1mm roller that I'm going to try. I'll let you know how that feels. Thanks again. I really enjoyed your post. Cheers, Nancy

Thanks for sharing dear...how we can cleans our face before derma roll...n cn ee use our derma roller again or throw it off after one use...please reply...for 0.5mm do i need numbing cream

so glad I found you! I love dermarollering! I have no pics but it has really helped with my uneven skin tone!!!

Hello just ordered it , plz advise me on which peptide cream shall I use with it. Thank u nadine 😘

Great information thank you I do have a roller but like you I don’t keep it up but going to try now 😊 can you use tretinoin after derma rolling

Hi Nadine, what are your thoughts on HIFU (high frequency ultrasound) for the face / neck pls? Would love your thoughts before I take the plunge. Thanks.

I have those and find it very difficult to keep it going. So now use the tria laser which is basically the same and the results are so much better and I can keep it going The results of the tria is quite amazing it tightens and helps lines fade and certainly gives that glo.

You said don't go on lips. Loads of people on yt saying make lips bigger.

Hi Nadine, you've stated that you shouldn't use Retin A after micro needling as acids are meant to stay on the surface of the skin. I use Retin A at night. So if I derma roll does this mean that I have to give up using Retin A? Confused.

do i use a cream/serum before i dermaroll? i am new to dermarolling,i have bought hyalronic and vitamin e creams,, i will be starting with an 0.5mm, i've watched lots of you tube videos and i do not know which is the best creams or syrums to use before and after,,could you give me any ideas for before i start to dermaroll? thankyou,

Got excellent results with derma pen and retinol immediately after.

Just ordered my GloPro from Nordstrom very excited. BTW I will never forget the good words of advise on miceller water and dry eyes that you posted a while back. Very useful.❤️ I am so careful now lol

Hi Nadine Please could you post a link to doctors photos on before and after derma rolling? I am highly curious to see the improvements women are having with it. 😊 thank you

Nadine, you are wearing makeup...should you be doing this? Should you do this with a cleaned face? 😔

I’ve noticed the side of my face the collagen is breaking down 🥺 What serum would you recommend?

Interesting! Love your channel. Have you heard of ultra sound to get your products to go deeper into the skin? I know you use anti oxidants like Vit C. I've read they are highly unstable when applied topically to the skin. What is your take on this? I use Vit C cream during the day and my skin care products have vitamin C in them. I'm wondering if I'm wasting my money on products that are not really working. Thank you!

Nadine--you are brilliant. Thank you. You are so knowledgeable thank you thank you. By the way you look amazing in this video !!!

Nadine Baggott I have been following Des Fernandes principles for a few years now Including the use of the Environ creams & cool peels exclusively Great skin results . Many compliments from others I’m able to go without any face makeup now :) I’m considering a relatively high frequency RF at home to tighten the jawline and would appreciate knowing your thoughts/experience with RF Thankyou

Why do you not mention dermapens? They're safer and more effective

I have seen many mature women on here that are using a derma roller on their lips to make them bigger. I heard you mention not to go over your lips...are these women maybe damaging their lips?

Wow.. you're gorgeous, Nadine 😍 love beauty tools❤️ Have you tried the Kansa wand? Ahh..it’s life-changing!✨

Does the size of the needle determine how many times per week it should be used? I've seen that some people use a .5 once a week. The question then becomes whether results occur faster with more frequent, but smaller, wounds, or faster with less frequent but larger penetration?

I just bought the Glowpro with the lip edition. I tried it just before going to bed and after a minute of it I have to say it’s painful and I didn’t even press down. Right now my face feels like I’m had a professional needling. No blood like the ones done by a dermatologist office. However, my skin feels raw right now....

Very good topic!! No one talks about it! Waiting for the another news on your channel, it is addicted!! :)) in a good way

Great video thank you so much I have filler in my lips and the Doc get a derma rolla not quite sure what to do Do you think I should use it on my lips ? Thank You again Barbra x x

It was a very helpfull video, but for me english is not my first languese so I had to see it a couple of times to understand what you are saying LOL. I am just starting microneedling. I bought the 0.5 mm and have been using it once very 2 to 3 weeks. Is it possible to use the 0.2 mm every night and the 0.5 mm once every two weeks? Love from Holland🌷🌷

Hi I have broken capillaries on my cheeks and some red marks that’s never seam to go would this help? Thanks

I am wondering if dermarollering is safe for older skin..60+.

Love your honesty as I am a morning gal and night time skin rituals are really grueling for me.

Hi Nadine well this was extremely informative I wish you would have told us what to put on afterwards

I really wanted glopro but it's pricey so I'll try a cheaper one first and then maybe invest! Do they ship worldwide?

Hi Nadine,I'm starting my 0.25 derma roller at home.What serum do you suggest I use afterwards plz ?

Should you do it with a clean face plus serum? I did it on a dry face and it wasn't good. I think I need something to make it glide .

Thanks for doing this video Nadine, we'd messaged before about dermarollering so I was really keen to see your thoughts! I had 1 session of laser initially for hyperpigmentation and although this did break it up a bit, I think dermarollering (0.5mm) and serums in the pm (alpha arbutin, vit c, retinol) have worked best in the long term plus of course sun protection! I did react badly once to the roller + retinol 1% straight after and had very, very angry skin for a week - lesson learnt😳!!! ...is there a cleaning solution you could recommend as well? Love your videos and advice as always! x

Hi Nadine-earlier today I watched a very good interview by Sali Hughes of Dr Dennis Gross where he expressed scepticism about using dermarollers. Have you watched it yet and do you have any views ? I think Dr Gross generally is an impressive thoughtful practitioner.

Hi. I'm so confused with what products are and why you would need what ie. Vit a, vit c, peptides etc etc..i have a good skincare routine, but I just buy whatever I fancy, I don't actually know what I'm doing. Could you point me in the right direction to read more please. I am 38yrs old, have fine lines, and mild dark circles, normal skin and no sensitivity/allergies.

How many times a week would you recommend derma rolling? I tend to do twice a week or so, but would be good to know your thoughts! x

I appreciate your videos very much. My concern is that we don't actually go in 0.1 mm. The force you put on the roller gets distributed across all the needles in contact with your skin so per needle it is not that high. That would mean that your needles for the 0.2 mm go in half way. If the density of needles is less like for some brands it becomes more painful... not saying you're wrong I am just a little doubtful :-) the higher the needle length the smaller the density of needles is... at least on Amazon. Alright. I am done being a naysayer lol