Dermaroller or microneedling is a procedure which involves usage of an instrument called dermaroller inducing micro channels into the skin. A therapy of recent times offers excellent mode for creating microinjuries to the epidermis thro a series of treatments resulting in regeneration and collagen induction. The micro needled tissue repairs by collagen stimulation and hence it is also called as collagen induction therapy.
The German inventor Horst Liebl integrated nearly 200 non-traumatic microneedles of medical grade into a drum shaped device with 20 mm in width and diameter. Now the previous “static” needling was transformed into a “dynamic” microneedling process to treat larger skin areas in no time. He called his invention Dermaroller® and patented and trademarked it in 2000.
Useful for improvement of acne scars, age related skin changes and an excellent means for deposition of certain corrective cosmeceuticals into the skin surface for aging and hyperpigmentation. This therapy is also beneficial for treatment of stretch marks and post surgical or traumatic scars. Dermarollers do not damage the skin or remove the epidermis layer. and is considered as a noninvasive procedure
The procedure is simple and involves a series of sessions performed after applying an anesthetic / numbing cream. The dermaroller is rolled into the skin over a few minutes. The post treatment skin appears slightly red and has minimal downtime as patient can get back to work on same day. Absolute sun protection before the procedure and in the interim phase is recommended. The skin may behave sun sensitive for 1-2 days after the procedure. Sun avoidance is emphasized.
The results are visible depending on the type of problem that is to be corrected textural improvement is seen after first sitting and scar improvement is visible after a series of sessions.
Post care involves specifically prescribed moisturizer, sun protection creams, lightening agents and antiaging cosmeceuticals.
If you have acne scars, stretch marks, aging skin or looking for skin enhancement dermaroller may be just right for you.contact us for a consultation regarding the same.