SKIN NEEDLING - ACNE SCARRING AND WRINKLE REDUCTION

An exciting new option is available for the treatment of depressed Acne scarring, wrinkles and scar relaxation. The treatment is referred to as Skin Needling and has been shown to:-

• Smooth wrinkles and fill lines
• Improve skin texture
• Relax scars
• Improve depressed acne scarring
• Improve the appearance of stretch marks
• Fill old surgical scars
• Improve Chicken Pox scars

Why is Skin Needling so effective?

Successful collagen remodeling and new collagen productions depend on the accurate targeting of the dermis. Skin Needling to a depth of 2mm ensures the dermis is successfully targeted and micro-injured with each needle penetration. With the epidermis intact and plenty of healthy tissue surrounding each micro injury, new collagen production is induced with minimal harm to skin structures and the skin's protective barrier.

How is it done?

The skin roller causes multiple tiny pin point puncture wounds to the dermis. This dermal damage induces the release of growth factors that stimulate the production of new collagen and Elastin. Remodeling of this new collagen continues for 12 months after each treatment.

Skin Needling creates dermal damage without the removal of the healthy epidermis, which happens with other skin resurfacing techniques.

Because the epidermal layer is left intact, the healing period is rapid. The skin does not risk permanent structural damage sun sensitivity, skin colour loss or hyperpigmentation.

Can all skin types be treated?

Skin Needling can be safely performed on all skin types and colours. As the epidermis and in particular, melan`ocytes in the basal area are left intact; there is no risk of pigment change or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

What areas of the skin can be treated?

Skin needling can treat sensitive areas that other treatments have to avoid, such as below the eyes, the neck and the back of hands.

How much time does it take to recover from the Skin Needling Treatment?

The skin is red and swollen for one to two days with a light grazing over the treated area appearing on day two. Most patients are able to return to work within 48 hours of treatment.

Multiple treatments are usually necessary to achieve significant improvement to lines and scars. Treatment effects are cumulative and will usually be seen within 6-8 weeks of each treatment. Treatments can be safely repeated every 6-10 weeks.

In comparison to prolonged recovery time from laser resurfacing and chemical peels, a few days healing time makes Skin Needling a more desirable alternative.

The Novaderm Medical Roller is made with the highest quality stainless steel acupuncture needles and durable plastic. It is fully Autoclaveable and can be reused up to six times for the same patient. The Novaderm Medical Roller must always be used in conjunction with local anaesthesia.