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Skin Aspirations | Complete Guide to Microneedling
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Complete Guide to Microneedling
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WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING? Microneedling, also called skin needling, collagen induction therapy (CIT), percutaneous collagen induction (PCI), or more commonly known as the dermarolling is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of a device that contains ne needles. Its claims and methods are perceived as simple, exciting, tempting and scary at the same time. Dermaroller has recently attained popularity because of media coverage and the fact that it can be used safely with minimal training. During the microneedling treatment, slim, ne needles push below the surface of the skin and cause what is called a micro-wound. When these wounds are created, the body’s natural defences are triggered and it begins to produce new skin cells, capillaries and collagen to repair the damage. This natural repair process caused by microneedling eventually leads to younger-looking skin which is also rmer and plumper. This is mainly the result of collagen growth of the collagen. The procedure is usually performed by a quali ed skin care specialist in a clinical setting. The needles that are used for the treatment can vary in their size, length and construction, depending on the type and the intensity of treatment that is needed. There are many brands and manufacturers of microneedling tools on the market, including Innopen, dermarollers, Dermapen, Dermastamp and multiple other in-o ce and at-home devices. At-home devices usually have shorter needles and provide signi cantly less penetration and injury, and therefore may be less effective. Many individuals who want a younger-looking skin or who want to treat the imperfections on their face or other exposed skin are turning to this treatment because it has several advantages over other types of procedures that treat the same issues.
A brief history of microneedling The earliest form of microneedling, acupuncture, traces its roots to the Chinese centuries ago. The important milestones in the development of microneedling are: Among the earliest proponents was Michael Pistor, the French doctor who is credited with having developed Mesotherapy in 1952. Dr Philippe Simonin, a Swiss French dermatologist, published the results of his Electroridopuncture (ERP) technique in 1994. His study examined 600 patients, split into two patient groups – Skin Ageing and Old Scars. After 10 treatments on all patients, 40% of the Skin Ageing group showed signi cant improvement and 22% moderate improvement. In the patient group with Old Scars, 60% improved with 5-6 treatments. The best results were obtained for old brous and depressed scars.
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