SKIN NEEDLING (Thornhill)

SKIN NEEDLING

Skin needling is also called micro-needling therapy or collagen induction therapy. It is a minimally- invasive non-surgical and nonablative procedure for facial rejuvenation that involves the use of a micro- needling device to create controlled skin injury.As each fine needle punctures the skin it creates a channel or micro-wound. The controlled injury triggers the body to fill these micro-wounds by producing new collagen and elastin in the papillary dermis. In addition new capillaries are formed. This neovascularization and neocollagenases following treatment leads to reduction of scars and skin rejuvenation i.e. improved skin texture firmness and hydration.There are various skin needling devices including Dermaroller (Dermaroller GmbH) DermapenTM (Equipmed Pty Ltd Australia) Derma-StampsTM (Dermaroller USA) and radial discs incorporating fine microneedles of various diameter and length fabricated from a wide range of materials such as silicon glass metals and polymers. The needles are up to 3 mm in length.Professional skin needling is considered to be one of the safest skin treatment procedures. Unlikechemical peels dermabrasion and laser treatments skin needling causes minimal damage to the skin.Skin needling is effectively used for Reducing scars (including hypertrophic scars) caused by acne surgery or thermal burns Fading stretch marks Reducing fine lines and deep wrinkles Depigmentation e.g. in Melasma Tightening sagging skin. If you re looking to try skin needling in Thornhill call Atlantis Clinic today