Most patients are doing their skincare routines and at-home treatments without proper direction from professionals."
I like to educate them on what they should be using and how to use it."
We know, we know!
It’s tempting to buy those neat little microneedling rollers and attempt to DIY your way to skin perfection.
Vergara explains, “This treatment is best if done by a professional.
When we don’t use the correct roller, it can be very damaging to our skin.
Capillaries in our skin can break, and it can also damage our skin’s protective barrier.
If the skin is not cleaned correctly, it can cause infection.
While patients think they are doing themselves a favor, they are actually doing their skin a disservice.”
Another at-home trend Vergara is concerned about is dermaplaning.
According toHealthline, dermaplaning “is a cosmetic procedure that removes the top layers of your skin.
Vergara says it “is another popular DIY trend where people need to be cautious before each use.
