Dermaroller Skin Therapy
The NEW Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy, is a procedure that produces Natural Skin Regeneration and Scar Repair resulting in smoother, brighter, healthier; younger-looking skin
Your Questions;
Q: What is Dermaroller Therapy?
A: The sterile medical device of the highest quality and design - Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy works by producing thousands of microscopic needle columns in the dermis of the skin, these stimulate natural healing and regeneration of the skin.
Q: What are the benefits of Dermaroller Therapy?
A: - Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy can significantly improve the appearance of acne scars, ageing and sun damaged skin, facial and décolleté lines and wrinkles and stretch marks. The natural regeneration and repair takes time as new collagen is formed, new skin cells are generated and the blood supply is enhanced.
Q: Am I the ideal patient for Dermaroller Therapy?
A: If you are healthy, with active skin infections or cold sores, are not pregnant or breast feeding and would like to improve acne scars, sun damaged skin, facial lines and wrinkles or stretch marks, then Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy is suitable for you. The face, neck and décolleté can be treated as well as scars or stretch marks on the body. It is suitable for all skin types. Three treatments are recommended at 6 weekly intervals but 4 or 5 treatments may be required for acne scars or stretch marks to achieve the optimum results.
Q: Does Dermaroller Therapy require a general anaesthetic or hospitalisation?
A: Dermaroller Therapy is performed using local anaesthetic cream in an out-patient setting without the need of hospitalisation.
Q: Can Dermaroller Therapy be used with hpertrophic or keloid scarring?
A: . Unfortunately, Dermaroller therapy is not recommended in patients with a history of hypertrophic or keloid scarring.
Q: How long is the Dermaroller treatment?
A: The treatment normally takes less than 45 - 60 minutes to perform.
Q: What reassurance do I have with the Dermaroller Therapy?
A: The Genuine Dermaroller is a medically tested sterile single use devise which is proven to be safe and effective in stimulating the natural repair and healing of the skin. Your treatment will be carried out by our trained Aesthetic Practitioner or Physician to ensure that you receive the optimum treatment for your skin.
Q: How long is the recovery time?
A: Your skin will be mild to moderately red – like sunburn, for 3 -4 days, but usually fades in 2 days. It will feel warm and tighter immediately following your Dermaroller treatment which lasts for 2 – 4 hours. You should avoid make-up for 24 hours but can use mineral make-up after 12 hours if necessary. Patients can go back to their normal activities after 1 - 2 days.
Q: What about the results?
A: The results are first and foremost natural. As the Dermaroller acts by stimulating the skins’ natural healing and repair, there is a gradual improvement in the appearance and feel of the skin over 4 – 6 weeks. This process continues for up to 3 months. Depending on the area being treated, such as acne scars or stretch marks, additional treatments may be recommended to achieve the optimum results.
Q: How long do the results last?
A: The results of Dermaroller Therapy will be long lasting. However, it is important to recognise that with the natural regeneration and healing of the skin, the aging process is not stopped, it is reversed somewhat, but does continue. Therefore, maintenance treatments may be recommended.
Q: What are the risks / side effects of Dermaroller Therapy?
A: The risks of treatment with the Dermaroller are very low. Some prolonged redness may occur but is rare. Infection is also rare as the skin normally heals very quickly after Dermaroller treatment. Hyper-pigmentation is very uncommon following this treatment as no epidermis is removed. Patients who have a risk of hyper-pigmentation will benefit from a course of skin preparation prior to Dermaroller Therapy. Mild bruising may occur especially around the eyes. This is usually mild and resolves in 5 – 7 days.
Q: Is Dermaroller Therapy an alternative to a LASER treatment?
A: Yes! Dermaroller Therapy is a good alternating to fractionated LASER resurfacing especially for patients who do not want the longer recovery of LASER treatments and also for certain skin types where LASER treatment has a risk for pigmentation changes.
Q: What is the cost of Genuine Dermaroller Therapy?
A: The cost for Genuine Dermaroller Therapy will depend on areas to be treated. Three treatments are recommended at 6 weekly intervals, but 4 or 5 treatments may be required for acne scars or stretch marks to achieve the optimum results. Therefore the fees range from £300 - £500 per treatment.
