Collagen Induction
Collagen Induction Therapy is commonly known as dermal rolling, and is a medical treatment for the skin that aims to improve texture, lines and wrinkles, scarring and skin tightness, by encouraging production of new collagen.
Dermal Rolling is a safe alternative to laser resurfacing, dermabrasion and strong chemical peels. Rolling works from the inside out, removing the need for any damage to the epidermis and decreasing the risk of infection which can arise from these other treatments.
- Increase the effectiveness of active products
- Minimal risks
- Short healing time
- No risk of permanent injury to the dermis
- No sun-sensitivity after treatment
- All skin areas can be treated
- The body produces its own collagen without the risk
How does it work?
The Dermal Roller is a surgical instrument with nearly 200 extremely fine micro-needles of medical grade stainless steel. These fine needles cause tiny micro-wounds within the dermis layer of the skin. The skin reacts in much the same way as it reacts to any other inflammation; additional production of collagen tissue is stimulated over time. The new collagen develops on top of the dermis and underneath the epidermis.
In the course of the next three months this collagen is then transformed from collagen-type III to type I, resulting in increased fibre strength and elasticity and a thicker tissue layer. This new collagen production may reduce the appearance of skin depressions when dermal rollers are applied to lines wrinkles and scars, including depressed acne scars.
What pre-treatment preparation is necessary?
It is important that your skin is primed - the best results will be achieved if the skin is in its best possible condition prior to treatment. Your treatment provider will develop a skincare regime to prepare your skin for treatment. This regime should be followed for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
Immediately prior to your treatment, numbing cream (topical anaesthetic) will be applied to the area to be treated.
What commitment is required?
Priming the skin before treatment is important to ensure optimal results are achieved. Ideally, this will involve at least two weeks of following a prescribed skincare regime.
On the day of the treatment, at least one hour before the treatment the topical anesthetic will be applied. Following the treatment, your skin will be red and puffy, so you may want to go home rather than back to the office.
You may experience some temporary side effects over the next few days, eg; redness and bruising. Following the prescribed skincare regime after the treatment, will ensure optimal results and also lessen the potential for any negative side effects.
How many treatments do I need?
There are four types of dermal rollers available for your treatment. Each of these rollers will be suited for certain skin types and conditions. After preparing your skin it is recommended a course of three to four treatments at eight to 12 weekly intervals. Thereafter maintenance treatments at one to two per year (minimum three months between each treatment) can be recommended.