How does it work ?
The medical needling instrument is a sterile roller with 200 very fine needles attached.
The needles vary in length from 0.2mm and 0.3mm (home use) to 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm and 2mm for “in clinic” use.
The roller is passed across the skin causing a numerous micro-punctures to the layers of the skin, these stimulate the body to produce its own collagen.
Clinical studies show that there is a 400% increase in the deposition of collagen.
The eventual process results in tighter skin, less lines and wrinkles with a softening and reduction in scarring. The skin also becomes thicker.
Although primarily used on the face, this procedure can be carried out anywhere on the body, such as on stretch marks on the thighs and abdomen, and generally on all skin types.
The at-home roller will be recommended for use for several months following the conclusion of “in clinic” treatments in conjunction with an appropriate skincare regime to both promote and maintain rejuvenation results.
The needles on our medical rollers used for our “in-clinic” treatments penetrate to the papillary dermal layer of the skin where collagen and elastin fibres are located (see illustration).
Cosmetic rollers (used for home use) however reach a much shallower level in the epidermis where they aid absorption of topical ingredients. These minute punctures close over almost immediately as the skin heals.
Skin preparation the application of vitamin A and C creams may be recommended for up to 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the procedure.
Treatment sessions with medical grade rollers take between 10 minutes and an hour depending on the size of the area being treated. Pain should be minimal due to the application of the topical anaesthetic; however you may still feel some discomfort. The skin will be pink or red in appearance following treatment, with some minor bleeding and bruising possible, depending on the aggressiveness of the procedure, i.e. the length of needle used for the particular indication being treated and the number of times it is rolled across the treatment area.
Recovery may therefore take 24 hours or up to a few days; most people should however be able to return to work the following day. Potential complications include minor flaking or dryness of the skin, with scab formation in rare cases. Hyperpigmentation can occur very rarely and usually resolves after a month. If you have a history of cold sores, this could possibly flare up after treatment. (We recommend you seek a prescription for your usual cold sore treatment from your GP before treatment)
Results
It can take between 4 – 8 weeks before visible signs of skin regeneration are seen and the process will continue over the following months, providing a gradual enhancement.
A single treatment can produce noticeable results, however a programme of 2 – 5 treatments spaced 2 – 3 months apart is often recommended to achieve optimum results, in conjunction with the at-home regime. The specific number of sessions required will depend on the area being treated and the severity of the indication, as well as the level of natural response from the individual’s body.
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