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Why I Don’t Recommend At-Home Microneedling with a Derma Roller
skincare, aesthetics Caroline Warden skincare, aesthetics Caroline Warden

Why I Don’t Recommend At-Home Microneedling with a Derma Roller

Microneedling is one of my favourite in-clinic treatments when it’s done properly. It can help soften fine lines, improve acne scarring and give the skin a healthier, tighter, more luminous look and it’s hugely popular with my patients in Hale, Altrincham.

So if I love microneedling in clinic… why am I not a fan of at-home microneedling with derma rollers or DIY pens?

Short answer: because I see the complications.

This isn’t about judging anyone who’s bought a roller online or followed a TikTok trend (honestly, you’re far from alone). It’s about explaining, in calm, evidence-based language, why I don’t recommend at-home microneedling, and why I prefer to keep it as a doctor-led, in-clinic treatment only.

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Do Eyelash and Eyebrow Serums Actually Work?
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Do Eyelash and Eyebrow Serums Actually Work?

My Honest Results as an Aesthetic Doctor with Obagi Nu-Cil

Short answer: yes, many serums do work!When they contain the right ingredients, are applied correctly, and you give them enough time. In this blog post, I’ll break down how lash and brow serums work, what results you can realistically expect, how to use them safely, and I’ll share my personal experience using Obagi Nu-Cil Lash and Brow serums, plus what I noticed week by week.

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