Dermaroller – Faqs
Dermaroller frequently asked questions are presented below:
What Exactly is the Dermaroller?
The dermaroller medical device consisting of lots of micro-surgical needles which is used to produce thousands of micro needle-columns into the dermis of the skin, these close rapidly enabling the skin to recover quickly
Is it Safe?
The treatment should only be performed by a trained medical practitioner to ensure safety
How Does it Work?
By causing a controlled trauma response the body will start to naturally regenerate and repair the skin by forming new collagen, producing new skin cells and enhancing the blood supply.
Can I see Instant Results?
No it can take up to 6 weeks before visable signs of regeneration are seen and the process will continue over the following months.
Does it Hurt?
A local anaesthetic cream is applied to make the procedure more comfortable
I have seen non-medical practitioners offering the dermaroller treatment?
Non -medical practitioners can not use the Genuine Dermaroller, dermarollers are manufactured with different lengths of needles depending on the condition to treat, only medical trained practitioners can use the proper medical device which has undergone extensive safety testing and clinical studies with longer length needles. Only an Authorised Dermaroller Clinic should be used.
I Can Buy a Home Kit on Ebay?
Do not use cheap imitation products – you only have one face so do not ruin it. Home kits should only be used on recommendation by a trained medical practitioner after a course of Genuine Dermaroller Therapy in an Authorized Clinic.
Contraindications to Treatment
- Patients with active acne should not be treated
- Patients with skin cancers , skin infections, those with a history of keloid scars
- Patients with allergy to local anaesthetics
- Immuno-suppressed patients
- Women who are pregnant or breast feeding
