Derma-roller is a type of collagen induction treatment which can induce the synthesis of new collagen & elastin in the skin. Derma roller also helps in increasing the blood circulation in the treated area. Derma roller has many micro needles of different size through which a controlled injury is given and in the injured area healing process is initiated. This is a very effective way to rejuvenate the skin from within treating dull skin, open pores, uneven skin tone in one go. Since it also induces collagen synthesis in the skin it reduces acne scars.
Why do we need this treatment?In todays hectic lifestyle people have no time to take care of themselves. Everybody wants to look beautiful and young, but are not willing to give time to take care. So, keeping time in mind one can go for this treatment as this treatment gives your skin what it needs in a very short time leaving your skin soft, supple and rejuvenated.
How frequently should it be done?Derma roller is usually done once a month, but after 3-4 sessions it can be done once in 2 months, in case of acne scars effect stays forever.
Derma roller can be done in both male and female
Derma roller can be done in both male and female, age is not specified, depending on the condition but again one can get treated at the age of 13 years and above.
If there is any injury or cut on your skin, it healed by forming of new collagen tissue in your skin on its own. We follow the same mechanism in Derma pen. We numb a particular area and give you a controlled injury on that area this injury can be healed by forming of new collagen tissues
Derma roller is quite a safe procedure. There is hardly any risk involved in it, it all depends in the hands of an experienced dermatologist. We would recommend you to get this treatment done under supervision of a dermatologist.
This is a very safe procedure with practically no side effects. However in some cases a person can see PIH “ POST INFLAMMATORY HYPER PIGMENTATION” Which is temporary and response to medicines easily.
If one stops taking this treatment there is no side effects, a person does not depend on the treatment however ageing is an ongoing process so, we recommend you to continue the procedure as and when recommend by the dermatologist.
As derma roller is a very safe procedure but one must keep few important precautions in mind:-
1. one should use sunscreen daily. specially while going out in the sun.
2. one should keep the hydration level of the skin good by drinking good amount of water and apply moisturisers