Derma rollers are used for a treatment process called micro-needling or skin needling. It is a form of collagen induction therapy. The actual derma roller is made up of a small, solid wheel attached to a little stick that propels it backwards and forwards across your face in small sections. The roller is covered with hundreds of minuscule 'micro-medical' needles that penetrate the skin, creating lots of tiny micro injuries. Your skin responds by producing extra collagen to 'heal' the punctures, and that's what plumps up the skin again and enhances the natural blood supply – so you get a natural 'glow'. Depressed acne scars, wrinkles, skin texture and tightness are all improved as a result.
Areas that can be treated are – The face, hands, neck, back and chest can be treated with skin needling; but most commonly, only the face is treated.
Suitable candidates for skin needling – Are those with acne scarring, fine lines and those looking to improve skin texture and tightness. It can be used on all skin types and from light to dark skins. As opposed to laser treatments, there is less chance of pigmentation problems after the treatment. It is not suitable for people who have open cuts, wounds or sun-burnt skin.
How the treatment feels – Most patients describe derma roller as 'uncomfortable' but not painful. To make the treatment comfortable a topical local anaesthetic can be used.
Most non-surgical treatments work on the principle of superficially damaging or causing minor trauma to the skin and forcing the body to heal itself by stimulating the body's natural collagen reproduction. As we know, collagen, God's gift to good skin, gets reduced and destroyed by age and the sun. Derma roller also tightens the skin and reduces pigmentation and improves sun damaged skin.
Possible side-effects – Generally, you will experience some redness of the skin for a few hours after the procedure.
The doctors at Skin & You Clinic, Mumbai, carefully assess the condition of your skin and its suitability for the procedure. We take ample time to prepare your skin for the procedure so as to make it comfortable. We only use the highest quality skin rollers to ensure best results. The first step is to simply contact us for a consultation, wherein we will discuss a realistic and achievable outcome from your treatment.