In that case, can u pls explain what is the main difference between prp and dermapen+prp?

Awesome! So great to get a result in an area that bothers so many people!

Welcome and thank you! 💕

hey jennifer, if u do it on the neck and chest, is it difficult for you to keep them contact free so they dont get infected?

Yes! Would be interested to hear Dr. Sam’s take on the at home options (Light Salon’s BOOST mask, Omnilux mask, Current Body, Dr. Dennis Gross spectralite, etc).

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Yes. I would like to see/ hear the differences between them. Also, would like to have her discuss differences and show results of chemical peels vs microneedling or laser

So happy to hear that!!

What is RF? Is it another type of microneedling?

No it’s a radio frequency laser the latest is HIFU7d

Did you notice any volume loss on your face from Morpheus?

@@Cindy24412 I don't believe that I've lost volume from Morpheus. It's hard to tell because I've been on a diet and have lost volume in my face do to weight loss. The procedure did show a little improvement in my skin but it will never be flawless like Dr. Sherenne's skin.

It can be done but verrrrry carefully because of how thin the skin is. I tend to prefer laser around the eyes, personally.

@@DrSamEllis What is the name of this laser treatment, please?

Both are good devices! Reallllly depends on the person performing the treatment. Also, the better your skin is to start, the less improvement or “wow result” you’ll see.

@@DrSamEllis Thanks for this helpful answer! (I'll give you an update after my treatment -somewhere this autumn (Europe)).

@@DrSamEllis Doesn't RF cause fat atrophy?

2,5 on acne scars ? I wonder how people can get improve on acne scar with 0,5m ... I use 1,5 and need more 🙏

@@kzzaza1768 Different skin problems require a different depth. They want you to go light for safety but the reality is that some issues require a higher depth. Acne scars definitely need a high depth

@@zazlar4228 ok thanks, you got deep scars ? I hope my deep scars look better with my dr pen !

do not take antivirals, suplement yourself with vitamin C and probiotics instead. Greetings!

@@zazlar4228what’s is the down time? How long after doing it can you wear make up?

No, as a professional Licensed Master Esthetician and Nutritionist, I would advise getting your psoriasis under control on your face first with internal nutrition, BEFORE “opening a can of worms.” I would encourage you to seek alternative skin healing correction utilizing other methods for your particular skin type and condition such as (Light therapy) and the use of stem cells/growth factors with a good clinical and holistic topical skin care routine and a skin health lifestyle diet and change of life. No gluten, sugar, dairy. Control stress with adrenal support supplementation. 😊

I would go by the advice of whoever is doing your treatment! I usually don’t have my patients stop ahead of time.

Usually 4-6 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart!

Micreneedling with RF

Mikroneedling

You generally don’t need to stop at-home treatments but always check with the person who did your consultation and is planning to do your treatment.

It can! Really depends on the specific product applied! For acne scarring you need to be deeper in the dermis but we also know that once you increase the needle depth beyond 1.5mm, the actual depth of penetration becomes more unpredictable. Generally “gentle” treatments are not that effective for acne scars (and specifically acne scars in which there is significant texture to the skin, not just irregular pigmentation).

@@DrSamEllis Thank you so much for the clarification Dr! I really appreciate it 💗

@@DrSamEllis for acne scars, maybe more than 1,5 because when we roll with it, the effective size who go in the skin is not 1,5 but a little bit less ( sorry for my broken English) agree ? 🇫🇷

Can I ask how much of a reduction in acne scars and melasma did you see?

@@mm1234bb to be fair, I have had a very consistent skincare routine with prescription topicals for over 2 years so that definitely helped, and the marks k had were very faint. I’d say it faded them at least 50%. The melasma is hard bc it just comes back and I got micro needling done in spring so I didn’t have a ton then! Anyway short answer is prob 50% faded

@@rachelmergo Thanks for your reply, I’m having a treatment done next week and wanted a realistic idea of what to expect!

I did but it hurts so bad

@@rachelmergo The laser resurfacing hurts far worse than the microneedling.

Is Dr. Pen gives good results? coz I was planning to buy one

Omg i sneeze too! I thought it’s just me

YES!!! I wonder so much how EDS impacts all sorts of different cosmetic procedures that are available - I’d love to have a dermatologist who specializes in treating the skin of EDS patients!

I am not a doctor, but can tell you what a dermatologist and cosmetic doctor told me 6 months ago. Higher dose Retinol on sensitive skin every day is not recommended. Dtr told me I could safely try a very low dose Tretinoin 0.25% 1x a week - very small amount - pea size - only before bed. Wash off in am and wear sunscreen before going out in the sun in the day. Retinol and Tretinoin makes your skin more sensitive to sun, so advised must wear sunscreen and only use at night. I had not had not had microneedling done either. I would have thought Retinol too harsh right after that procedure based on what they said?

@@kouten07 Tretinoin 0.25% > 1% retinol. Both just take time. You are not damaging you skin.

yes, go elsewhere.

I did this in early 2000. I did the whole face/neck and it was split into two sessions. I think it was around $1500-2000 and my results were not overwhelming. It’s hard to say because you really won’t see any collagen production effects for a few months. I was 50 with fairly minimal wrinkles and moderate sagging around the jawline and neck. This procedure hurts, ladies and gents. It includes a few “passes” and the deeper one is like a combo of an electric current and a burning sensation. I was offered Pro-Nox for an additional $50 per treatment, which is similar to laughing gas. You are given a mouthpiece to inhale as needed. I HIGHLY recommend this or some kind of pain management. The more superficial rounds are tolerable but the deeper ones burn. Personally, the high from the gas was great, and if I started getting a little too buzzed/light-headed I would stop inhaling and it would dissipate within several seconds. The painful effects of the procedure and the high from the gas do not last and you are able to leave shortly after. For those of us over 50, I’d save my money for a neck/face lift. I get Botox 2-3 times a year between my brows and in my scowl marionette lines, and find this to be a much cheaper and more noticeable treatment. Since then, I’ve been using retinoids ( retinols, retinals and tretinoin over two years). I religiously use sunscreen (mostly from overseas). I clean my face gently but regularly and hydrate it with various lotions and potions.

@@melissaboyce3942 Melissa, thank you so much for this, I really appreciate it. I do everything that you described at the end of your message, but it's not easy to defeat the age. Face/neck lift is not a bad idea, maybe I should start thinking about it! Thanks