Dermaroller is just about the only treatment that the stars admits to! Dermaroller is a small disposable device that gives the same results as a fractional skin resurfacing, without the downtime, discomfort or cost.

The Dermaroller was created by a German metallurgist who appreciated the role of controlled sterile skin trauma in skin regeneration and repair. The Dermaroller creates tiny punctures in the skin which heal within three minutes. Unlike a fractional laser which “drills” a column of damage, the dermaroller needle penetrates the skin to reach the key layers, stimulating the fibroblasts and releasing huge quantities of growth factors into the dermal tissues. It is the combination of increased fibroblast activity and growth factor availability that stimulates the skin to repair itself, not just from scars but from ageing. Dermaroller is the only technique that recreates both the support tissues collagen and elastin. 

Before the treatment we apply copious amounts of anaesthetic cream in good time to ensure that the procedure is tolerable. Once numb, it might feel a bit prickly but this is easily sustainable. The aim of the treatment is to release growth factors into the skin; these are found in the blood. We are therefore looking to make the skin red, with a few bleeding points. This takes about half an hour, after which we apply a cooling, soothing healing cream. The skin is a bit red on leaving but make-up can be applied immediately.

The face will remain red for the rest of the day, but by the following day it should start to settle down. Most people are able to return to normal activities by the next day although some people with more fragile skin take a bit longer.

Sometimes the skin can even peel, this is particularly the case when sundamaged skin has been treated. Small bruises are also possible over the bony areas (collar bone, jawline).

Depending on the response of the skin (ie redness at the time of treatment) we like to repeat the dermaroller treatment sooner or later. If the reponse was good and the skin went red quickly then we recommend a repeat treatment after about 4 – 6 weeks. If the response was sluggish then it is best to perform a repeat treatment at two weeks to benefit from the enhanced circulation.

Acne scars respond really well to the dermaroller. The needles penetrate and break up the scar tissue, growth factors encourage new skin growth in the scarred area. For acne, we recommend three treatments. Once the scars have been replaced by normal skin, they are gone for good.

Sundamaged skin also responds well to Dermaroller; again three treatments would be recommended.

Remember however that after each treatment results will be visible.

We only use the Genuine Dermaroller – this is CE marked and suitable for use as a medical device.