Dermaroller
The natural skin regeneration and scar repair therapy
Skin regeneration and scarring has been an issue for cosmetic practitioners for many years. Over time, there have been various solutions, including deep chemical peels and resurfacing lasers. Although these have given good outcomes, they have been severely hampered due to the amount of down-time and pain following treatment
Dermaroller therapy provides advanced micro-medical skin-needling, a procedure that stimulates the skin to regenerate and repair itself naturally and safely, creating smoother, brighter, healthier, younger-looking skin with no downtime.
It can significantly improve the appearance of acne scars, aged and sun damaged skin, uneven skin tone, facial and décolleté lines and wrinkles and stretch marks.
At Cosmedic Skin Clinic, we only use Genuine Dermaroller™ which is only available from trained medical practitioners and authorised clinics.
What areas can be treated?
Although most treatments are carried out on the face, dermaroller can be used anywhere on the body where there is scarring or skin regeneration is required. It is very popular to use on the upper chest (décolletage) where it can act upon creased skin, on stretch marks on the abdomen and also on thighs and buttocks.
How does the treatment work?
The dermaroller medical device is used to produce thousands of micro-medical needle-columns in the skin. Each column will penetrate into the dermis of the skin and will be approximately 0.1mm in width. The column will close rapidly enabling the skin to recover quickly - often in the same day. We use a topical anaesthetic to numb the skin making the procedure comfortable; it will normally take up to 30 minutes for the topical anaesthetic to work and 20 - 30 minutes for the procedure.
After a dermaroller therapy procedure your body will start to naturally regenerate and repair the skin, working below the surface in the dermis. This takes time as new collagen is formed, new skin cells are generated and blood supply is enhanced. It can take up to 6 weeks before visible signs of regeneration and repair are seen and the process will continue over the following months, providing you with a natural and long lasting enhancement.
We recommend a series of 2 - 3 procedures with approximately 6 weeks between them. In the treatment of acne scars and other types of scarring, more treatments may be required, sometimes in combination with dermastamping (a more concentrated treatment on one particular area).
Is it safe and does it hurt?
Dermaroller is extremely safe, treatment simply stimulates and enhances your own body repair mechanisms and there are no chemicals, products or lasers delivered to the skin. It is not recommended if there are any medical conditions that might interfere with this process as healing may not occur as expected. As with any cosmetic procedure, treatment is contra-indicated in pregnancy or breast-feeding. A full medical history will be taken before any procedure takes place.
Topical anaesthetic is used to minimise any pain that is experienced during the procedure. Certain areas of the face (usually above the top-lip and around the eyes) can be quite uncomfortable. The practitioner will be talking to you during the procedure and if any area is particularly sensitive, then this area can be avoided. Most people find the procedure a little uncomfortable but not particularly painful.
Are there any side effects?
Side effects are extremely rare as it is a very safe procedure. After treatment there will be some redness which usually resolves quickly. As it an injectable treatment, bruising can occur, but infrequently. Sometimes treatment can precipitate the development of spots or cold sores.
What can I expect after treatment?
Immediately after your dermaroller therapy you will look as though you have moderate sunburn and your skin may feel warm and tighter than usual. This will start to subside after 1 to 2 hours and will normally recover within the same day with only slight redness the following day. We apply Chiroxy cream after the procedure to help soothe and calm the skin, and advise you to continue to use this until the redness has cleared. Use tepid water to cleanse the face for the following 48 hours and dry gently, always make sure your hands are clean when touching the treated area. It is recommended that make up is not applied for 12 hours after the procedure. If you will be in daylight immediately after the procedure apply a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with a SPF50. This will be supplied with your initial treatment. The skin may feel dry after treatment and you can use your normal skin care regime to treat this.
Dermastamp
If you are only concerned with a small area or a specific scar, dermastamp is the ideal treatment. It allows us to focus on a specific target with greater penetration and intensity, helping to eliminate even the deepest of scars. It can be combined with a dermaroller treatment or carried out in isolation. Local anaesthetic is usually injected in the region to make the procedure pain-free. The treatment uses the same principles of the dermaroller so all the information above still applies.
Mesotherapy
At Cosmedic Skin Clinic, we have combined dermaroller treatments with the application of hyaluronic acid. This is a naturally occurring substance in the skin that is responsible for hydration and volume and when it is placed within the skin, creates a greater lift and rejuvenation and is ideal for areas like the décolletage.
I suffered from acne as a teenager and had a lot of scarring that I have always felt self-confident about and it has now gone!!! It’s a miracle, why doesn’t everybody know about this!!!
Lisa, Sutton Coldfield.
