Dermarolling is an aesthetic procedure using a tool known as a derma roller. Dermarolling creates multiple small pathways within the skin. The multiple small pathways within the skin will ensure better penetration by skin products. Better penetration will yield better results. Effective treatment will be able to achieve via this procedure. Dermaroller is a mini wheel with many tiny needles on it to prick the skin that minimizes the pain. Dermarolling for acne scars is something phenomenal nowadays as it is proven to be effective and able to get rid of pitted acne scars.
The size of the needles is around 0.1 to 0.2mm. Dermarolling can also stimulate collagen synthesis. Collagen is an important element in skin regeneration and repair. Other names for dermarolling are Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) or micro-needling. As the skin produces more collagen following dermarolling, scars due to acne, stretch marks, skin laxity, and wrinkles will be reduced slowly. Dermarolling is also used in hair restoration and it is a success.
Dermarolling also stimulates elastin production which is also another element needed for skin regeneration and repair. Elastin and collagen production will result in good and youthful skin production. You will look younger and your skin will be flawless.
Dermarolling is used to treat conditions like:
- Acne scars
- Skin pigmentation
- Wrinkles
- Stretch marks
- Hair loss
- Skin damage due to sun exposure
- Cellulite
The derma roller is not just clean, they are sterile which means they are free from any germs, bacterias, viruses, fungi, or even dust. The needles on the derma roller are made up of titanium and will not cause any allergy reactions. The healing process following this procedure is short and the aftercare is cheap. Dermarolling is a painless procedure and to eliminate any skin discomfort, a topical anaesthetic agent is used.
How frequent you should undergo this procedure? It is good if you can undergo three treatments with about six weeks apart in case you are facing a skin ageing issue. For the cases of skin scarring, you should undergo a course consist of five treatments.
Who should not undergo dermarolling procedure?
- Individuals with psoriasis
- Individuals with warts
- Individuals with eczema
- Individuals with active skin infection
- Individuals with cystic skin
- Open wound on the skin
You must not use retinol for sometimes after you went through a dermarolling procedure. This is because an intense reaction will take place with the use of retinol after derma rolling.
For your information, different needles sizes are used in different cases. Shallow acne scars will need the 1mm needles, deep acne scars will need 1.5mm needles, enlarged pores will need 0.25 to 0.5mm needles, skin discolouration will need 0.2 to 1mm needles, skin damage following sun exposure will need 0.5 to 1.5 mm needles, stretch marks will need 1.5 to 2mm needles, and wrinkles will need 0.5 to1.5 mm needles.
Dermarolling dealing with hair loss by stimulating stem cells on the scalp and facilitate hair growth. Other than that, multiple small openings with ensuring better absorption of hair products such as minoxidil or also known as Rogaine.
