Dermaroller

As we age, the amount of collagen and elastin diminishes in our skin. Thus, our skin becomes thinner and become more prone to wrinkles. When our skin gets wounded, either through injury or skin disease such as acne, it is no longer as easy for it to regenerate the normal skin cells and the needed connective tissues. This results in scar tissue which has different qualities to the original skin it replaced. Scar tissue is made of much weaker stuff and is usually of different texture compared to the surrounding skin.

One way to treat wrinkles and scars is through needling whereby the skin is pricked gently with needles to stimulate the regeneration and proliferation of new skin cells which, in effect, also encourages the production of collagen and elastin. This positively affects your skin by making your skin (both the dermis and epidermis) thicker to get that fuller appearance that is supple to the touch and regains its natural elasticity.

The Dermaroller employs the needling principle but it does this through a nice design concept. The Dermaroller is a "cylindrical shaped drum stud with fine needle in different length" (source: Dermaroller.de). It is a device that needles the skin by running its roller (which is studded by many needles) on the skin. It is not considered an ablative procedure unlike the dermabrasion, laser and chemical peeling methods.

This device can be used to improve the appearance of scars, wrinkles and stretch marks, hyper and hypo-pigmentation. It is especially useful against atrophic scars (recessed scars) which is usually caused by acne because the new collagen produced will elevate the depressed scar tissue.

But I think the best use of this anti aging product is in prevention. The best time to fight the signs of aging, after all, is before it happens. Micro-needling your skin regularly, and combining it with other strategies such as exercise and a diet full of antioxidants will surely be most effective at keeping those nasty aging signs away.

Just always remember to take the necessary precautions when using the Dermaroller and be sure to keep the needles sterilized before every use. Follow the product instructions to the letter or better yet, consult a professional before you adopt this treatment method.

Photo credit: Dermaroller.de