r/DIYaesthetics

Anyone tried this? I feel like if you’ve used threads, then you basically understand the concept and could do the same thing using maybe a larger, rigid cannula under the skin on your legs or butt..

Hey everyone, wanted to get your opinion on the best toxin to buy for jawtox and traptox. I'm thinking nabota since I did a few research and it said it works for those 2 areas but what are your thoughts? Would botulax be better or something else?

Hi to all,

Hi, this is a quick question to all you lovely people out there.

A girl on rumbal said to reconstitute, wondertox 100 units : 1ML of saline.

Has she got a point because I might do this as I don't want it to spread too muc?

I just need some advice from this community.As you haven't sreered me wrong before and there's some seriously knowledgeable people on this sub.

I prepared my injections for tirz and selank and another syringe for Nabota. I injected tirz then selank and then washed my faced. Idk what happened I must be really tired and being stupid, after I washed my face, I saw the syringe in my desk and injected it in my stomach. When I was doing my skin care that’s when I realized the last syringe was actually Nabota.

I’m kinda worried, Google said I should seek medical attention…

Not looking to do to myself, but wondering if anyone has tried. I need collegen 🫠

I don’t have fillers, and am looking for alternatives.
I’ve started sculptra - and someone mentioned facetem to me but I’ve never heard of this. What’s the difference.

Hey guys, I used to have a “cosmetologist” taking care of my face and it was beautifully done . Unfortunately I moved far away and I decided to go to proper (and expensive!!) doctors . I had a bit of nasolabial folds that started showing up and this doctor proposed a cheek filler . I was used to my cosmetologist using a cannula and doing “micropearls” all over . This doctor, for three times the price, simply inserted the needle . 1 ml both side. And boom 3 minutes and the treatment was over . No face studying no nothing . Its been a month and im stressing instead of a youthful baby face I have now and ultrasculpted face with two ping pong balls as cheeks, really high placed making my lower face looking sunken in and skinny (which I’m not).

I’m desperate , I don’t have money to waste in any more touch ups as of now and I don’t even know if I should dissolve or add more on the lower side . I didn’t contact the provider as I tried to initially and she brushed me off and said it looks beautiful (one side is even more high then the other mind you!!)

Do you know of a DIY way to try and soften/ melt the filler away ?

Thank you so much

I keep watching videos and I’m still having trouble with it. I have 1ml syringes but I always hear people talk in units. I’ve watched so many videos and still having a hard time grasping the difference.

So if I have a 1ml syringe, how many units would that syringe be? Is there an easy way to remember how to calculate that? I’m sorry if this is a super dumb question to ask.😅

If it can, does anyone have experience with this? I would love to know how it went for you and what the effects were.

Also, what tox is best to meso and what areas of the face are the best/most effective to meso tox?

I created this routine based on research and scientific evidence. I opted for max 1mm since a bit more collagen-stimulation this does not justify risk of hyperpigmentation or major issues. I don’t have access to PRP so according to my research sterile HA is the second best option serum wise.

Please rate my routine and tell me what are the strengths and weaknesses and if you think I’m a good to go.

I do have money for professional MN but tbh I don’t think it’s so complicated and - in general- the whole esthetic industry is a huge rip off. Medfluencers are just the tip of the iceberg. That’s why I created this routine in trying to optimize

I used Claude to improve structure and grammar.

Microneedling Protocol
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Depth Map
• Cheeks / chin / jawline: 0.75–1.0 mm
• Forehead: 0.5-0.75 mm
• Nasal area: 0.25–0.5 mm
• Perioral: 0.25–0.5 mm
• Periorbital / alar nose / neck: 0.25 mm
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Items
• Derminator 2 (pen)
• Sterile single-use cartridge
• Sterile HA (2.5 ml ampoule, HYRON)
• 70% alcohol wipes (device body only)
• Sterile gauze
• Gentle cleanser (LRP Toleriane Foaming)
• Lidocaine 5% cream
• Plastic film
• Headband (optional)
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Pre-procedure
• Stop retinoids: 3–5 days
• Ensure stable, non-irritated skin barrier
- make sure nothing counterinsications like big pimples, compromised barrier , sun burn , Rosacea eczema etc
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Process

1. Preparation (Skin + Lidocaine)
   • Apply thin lidocaine layer to target zones only if needed
   • Seal with plastic film for 20-45min depending on pain profile
   • Remove completely with water
   • Ensure full removal (no residue remaining)
   • Cleanse with gentle cleanser
   • Pat dry with sterile gauze
   • Hair secured away from face (headband optional)
   ⸻

2. Device Prep
   • Wash hands thoroughly
   • Disinfect device body with alcohol swabs
   • Open sterile cartridge immediately before use
   • Wash hands again before contact
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3. Serum Allocation (2.5 ml structured use)
   • 1.0 ml → pre-glide layer (entire face)
   • 1.0 ml → during procedure rehydration
   • 0.5 ml → post-procedure finish layer
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4. Microneedling Technique
   Pass structure
   • 2 passes per zone total
   • Horizontal + vertical only
   • Diagonal pass optional depending on pain profile and erythema response
   After each pass, erythema response is checked to see if depth was good enough.
   ⸻
   Zone order

5. Forehead

6. Cheeks

7. Jawline / chin

8. Nose

9. Perioral / periorbital (last, lightest zones)
   ⸻
   Depth logic
   • Start lower depth on first pass
   • Increase only if erythema response is insufficient
   • Thin zones remain conservative at all times
   ⸻
   Serum use during procedure
   • Maintain light continuous hydration (no pooling)
   • Add micro-drops only when drag appears
   • Avoid over-saturation
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   Endpoint Rules
   • Controlled erythema = target endpoint
   • Pinpoint bleeding = rare, acceptable in thick zones only
   • Sheet bleeding = overtreatment → reduce depth or pass intensity next session
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10. Post-procedure
    • Apply final 0.5 ml sterile HA thin layer
    • No rubbing
    • No occlusion
    • Passive cooling only
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    Aftercare

In general avoid sun as far as possible for some days.

Until next morning
• No cleansing unless necessary
• No actives (retinoids, acids, vitamin C, etc.)

Next morning
• Barrier cream only (e.g. Atobarrier 365)
• SPF 50 daily

Day 5 onward
• Gradual reintroduction of actives
• Retinoids last
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Restrictions
• No sauna / heat: 72h
• No sport: 24–48h
• No actives: 5–7 days
• No makeup: 24h minimum

I’m new to Laennec and I just did a patch test in my arm a couple days ago, tiny blebs, and I was surprised at the big quarter sized wheels they raised that were insanely itchy for several minutes. All calmed down and was completely back to normal I’d say 1 to 2 hours later, but man, it was just really irritating for a hot minute there. Does it feel like that when you inject it into muscle?

update: went for it, injected 4mL IM into the paraspinals around C5-C7 couldn’t even feel the injections. Burning afterwards was very mild. Used a 27G half inch needle.

I understand you can purchase and perform TCA peels at home, but not PRX. Can someone help me understand why?

As I've researched this, TCA actually causes skin to peel whereas PRX doesn't. I just don't get it and hope someone can explain to me. Any info is appreciated.

Thanks!