Dermarolling is also known as micro-needling. This is an extremely effective procedure, and at the same time so simple and cheap that you can do it yourself at home. This treatment is also provided by almost every beauty salon. However, you do not have to be a cosmetologist or doctor to be able to perform (derma) rolling on yourself.
What is a dermaroller
Dermaroller is a manual device with a roller covered with thin needles. It consists of a handle and a cylinder with blades that are used to puncture the skin. The length of the needles in the dermaroller may vary depending on what purpose it is used for. Needles can be from 0.25 mm to 2.5 mm long. The most commonly used are needles with a length of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.
In general, the longer the needles in the dermaroller, the deeper the punctures in the skin. Therefore, different lengths of needles are recommended for different areas of the body.
Needles with a length of 0.5-1 mm are most often used for micro-puncturing the skin of the face. They are suitable for improving skin firmness, reducing wrinkles and treating scars.
Needles with a length of 1-1.5 mm are often used for micro-puncturing the skin of the neck and décolleté and hands. They are suitable for reducing scars and improving skin firmness.
Needles with a length of 1.5-2 mm are recommended for micro-puncturing areas of the body with thicker skin, such as thighs, buttocks and abdomen. They are suitable for reducing stretch marks and scars and improving skin firmness.
Needles with a length of more than 2 mm are rarely used and recommended only by doctors or specialists in aesthetic medicine treatments. They are suitable for deep micro-puncturing of the skin and the treatment of deep scars and stretch marks.
Remember that before you decide on a dermaroller treatment, you should consult a doctor or aesthetic medicine specialist to determine the appropriate needle length for your body area and the goals of the procedure.
What does the dermaroller help
Dermaroller is often used to improve the condition of the skin, as well as in the treatment of acne, acne scars, stretch marks and other skin problems. During the treatment, the dermaroller punctures the skin. Initiating the regeneration of damaged areas in this way can lead to skin rejuvenation and overall improvement of appearance. The dermaroller is often used to improve the appearance and treat various skin problems such as scars, stretch marks and wrinkles by inducing collagen production in the skin. The dermaroller treatment is not particularly painful, but it can cause a slight redness of the skin.
How to use dermaroller
The dermaroller should be moved up and right on the skin if we perform the procedure on the right side of the body or up and left if we perform the procedure on the left side of the body. We apply light or moderate pressure. It is usually recommended to use the dermaroller once or twice a month, and after the treatment apply a gel (e.g. aloe vera), moisturizer or serum. People who are less sensitive can apply acid after the dermaroller treatment, e.g. almond, then an acid neutralizer. Only after washing off the neutralizer can you apply a gel, cream or serum.
It is essential to sterilize the dermaroller before and after each use to prevent the risk of infection. The dermaroller can cause slight redness and irritation of the skin, so it is important to use a dermaroller suitable for your skin type and strictly follow the instructions for use.