In
the hands of professional laser operators, such as our team at Lasermed, Dermapen
Advanced Microneedling is an extremely effective treatment for reversing, as
well as preventing signs of ageing. The micro-injuries created by rolling a
roller with tiny needles across the skin stimulates the body’s natural wound
healing processes, resulting in cell turnover and increased collagen and
elastin production.
Microneedling
actually works the same way lasers do, only the skin is being injured mechanically
instead of using heat or light. So these micro-punctures enhance the absorption
of skincare products and plump the skin simultaneously. And the resultant increase
in collagen production minimises fine lines and acne scarring over time. In
fact, a study has found that microneedling may be as helpful lasers and other
resurfacing devices for reducing acne scars.
Experts
reckon it’s also a great option for minimising stretch marks. What happens is
that microneedling improves the colour and appearance of stretch marks by
creating tiny pinhole injuries in the stretch mark itself. When the skin subsequently
produces new collagen, the broken dermal layer is filled. As the dermal layer
expands, the colour fades because the skin thickens and the blood vessels that
give early stretch marks their pinkish-purple colour, retreat.
The
ability to stimulate growth of collagen and elastin is probably the number one
benefit of microneedling. Reason being that both collagen and elastin are key
to new, youthful-looking skin. This is then also why many medical professionals
recommend microneedling: using the body’s own natural healing mechanisms, thus providing
natural results.
Said
Lasermed’s Alta van der Merwe, “The final verdict is that this is an excellent maintenance
treatment for people who are trying to stave off the signs of ageing.”
