The Art of Body Micro needling: My Personal Journey and The Truth About Scar and Stretch Mark Treatment
I have a tiny scar. It’s nothing dramatic—just a small mark from a burn I gave myself years ago. I’ve been micro needling that area, but it’s no big deal. Today, though, I’m going to take you through exactly how I micro needle my own body, especially my legs. This isn’t just a routine; it’s a precise technique that respects your skin’s biology.
Preparation: The Disinfection Step You Cannot Skip
First, I always disinfect. You should too—use isopropyl alcohol at 70 percent. That’s the golden standard for disinfecting your skin before any needling. I’m using a 1 millimeter dermaroller, but I keep two other sizes ready: a 0.75 millimeter and a 1.5 millimeter, just in case it becomes too painful or I don’t feel enough stimulation. You can see how many veins and blood vessels I have—I bruise so easily. A tiny touch on an airplane tray gave me a bruise. My veins are an issue, so I’m careful.
Before the Needles: The Power of Dry Brushing
Before I micro needle, I dry brush. This is a step so many people skip, but it’s transformative. Dry brushing helps with cellulite, improves circulation, and can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It’s very affordable, and I’ll link everything I use in the description box. I bought some tools from Amazon, some from TJ Maxx. Then I use this exfoliating cloth—I don’t know its exact name, but it’s not a loofah. It’s amazing for the back of your legs. You can even dry brush with it, though it’s less harsh. Or, you can make your own homemade body scrub. I make mine, and if you’re interested, let me know in the comments—I’ll do a separate video on how to make it. You can also use a natural loofah, the kind from corals. I call it "luffa." It’s totally natural. I hate synthetic stuff.
After that, I apply a body cream. I have three dermarollers: the 0.75, the 1.0, and the 1.5. You can see the difference in size. I’ll take the middle size—1 millimeter. If you’re really sensitive, start with the 0.75. If you’re like me, start with 1.0. If you’re a rock star, go for 1.5. It’s up to you.
Stretch Marks: The Honest Truth About Results
Let’s be real—stretch marks take a while to improve. You’re not going to lie and say you see dramatic results overnight. On YouTube, there are videos that went viral—one girl got 3.5 million views on her stretch mark derma rolling video. But at the end, she ended up getting a tummy tuck. So, consistency and patience are everything. Nobody has time to do this consistently, and most people don’t care about body micro needling. Honestly, I don’t do it on my body much either. But I know how. And maybe in a future video, I’ll do it with one of you.
The Correct Technique: Up, Inward, and Lift
Here’s the crucial part: always lift and always go upward. You do not roll back and forth like a lawnmower. The difference is this: you go inward, not outward. You roll up, up, up, and you lift. That’s the difference between what I teach and what others teach. Always up, always lift, always inward. For each area, I go over it five times. You can go 10 or even 20 times. But what I don’t recommend is rushing. I’m very, very picky with micro needling. I know I’m different, but I’m doing the right thing. And I always teach the right thing.
On the legs, a 1 millimeter needle really doesn’t feel like much. After going over an area 10 times, I move outward like this—think of it as a "chi flow." You’ll have more chances to lift the skin. For example, I have a scar here that I’ve had for 30-something years. I never tried to get rid of it, and I don’t care about it. But this technique can be used for scars. And here’s a myth I need to bust: you do not need to bleed to see results. That’s completely false. You do not need to bleed. Period.
I treat my body like my face. On the face, you start on the right side and go to the left. With two legs, I start on the right leg, then move to the left. The same principle applies to your back: always up, never down. Think of lymphatic massage—always upward. When you apply cream to your face, you go up, not down. Same idea here.
You’ll feel a little prickly sensation, and the area might get a little red. Those are dots from the needling. But I want to strengthen the blood vessels so the redness fades faster. I’ll update this video with someone else—maybe one of you. Let me know in the comments if you’d like to be my experimental bunny, especially if you’re near Miami or South Florida. I’ll drive you here or fly you so we can do this together. I have a little cellulite here, so I can focus on that area. And that’s basically it.
Full Body Routine: Tummy, Arms, and More
You’ll do the same for your other leg. For your tummy, start on one side, disinfect, then go outward and upward—bom, bom, bom, out, out, out, up, up, up. Don’t cross back and forth. Start on the right side, lift outward, then do the left. For the first time, don’t overdo it. Go a few times on one leg, a few times on the other leg, and a few times on your tummy. That’s enough. For your arms, start with the right side, go up, up, up. Some people have stretch marks on their chest or breasts. Let me know if I should do a full body rolling video.
After needling, I use a natural body butter—like Suzanne Organics. It’s very hard to find truly natural products. I apply a little. But here’s a secret: you can actually do "dry needling." You don’t have to apply anything at all. You can apply before, or skip it entirely. It’s up to you.
Post-Care: The One Rule You Must Remember
I almost forgot the most important rule. After derma rolling—on your face, arms, breasts, legs, or anywhere—DO NOT go in the sun. For how long? The longer, the better. Minimum three days. After three days, you can wear pants and go outside. But inside for three days, avoid the sun. If you don’t, you’ll get scars or hyperpigmentation. The healing won’t be right. Please, for your health and for your body, don’t go in the sun. So many people make this mistake.
The Takeaway: A Technique You Can Trust
I highly recommend reading The Micro needling Bible—a book that explains why you don’t need to bleed. Studies show that the amount of blood makes no difference in results. A more advanced book is also available. All links are in the description. Let me know if you have questions. If you’re one of the five people I’m looking for with stretch marks, DM me on Instagram. Send me a picture of your stretch marks and where you live. I’ll send you all the products—free—until you get results. You just have to be consistent. The details are below.
And one last thing: you can use vitamin C or any natural serum. But please, love your skin. I see you in my next video.