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Is It Really OK to Do Microneedling at Home? We Asked a Dermatologist

Is the treatment best left to professional hands?

by Carmen Williams  |  COMMENT

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Can I try longer needles?
Can I try longer needles? "Longer needle lengths will produce more collagen than shorter needles," says Ciraldo. "The shorter needles work well for enhanced penetration and a short-lived increase in skin vibrancy and firmer appearance."

But she also warns that there is a chance of scarring with a longer needle length used for too long or too frequently in one area.

Image via Neeila/Getty

SEE NEXT PAGE: How often should I microneedle?
 

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