What’s all the buzz about?  

Both microneedling pens and derma rollers are used to stimulate the production of new collagen.  Microneedling creates micro-injuries in the skin, in return remodeling damaged skin allowing corrective products to penetrate deeper. This rejuvenates the skin giving a more youthful appearance and effectively treats common skin concerns such as acne scarring, lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, texture, and stretch marks.

So what makes these two forms of microneedling different?

Let’s be blunt. The derma roller is a hand held microneedling device with hundreds of tiny needles used to puncture the skin or in this case shred the skin. Media has stated that these sharp objects are the hottest at-home beauty devices. Experts say it’s ineffective, seriously harmful for the skin, and they are exactly right! So let’s examine this further. First, the needles on these rollers are not sterile, in turn holding onto harmful bacteria. This bacteria can cause infections, break- outs, inflammation and trigger an array of skin conditions. EEEEK!!!!!!  

In addition, derma rollers have a much shorter needle depth and never puncture the skin at the same time. Theses superficial needles can actually tare the skin, especially when rolling and not using a controlled device.  The bottom line is derma rollers are a horror story waiting to happen!

Moreover, let’s now take a look into why microneedling is a better and safer option for  skin transformation. The process in general causes less damage to the epidermis than dermal rolling, lasers or any other ablative treatment. This is huge for quicker healing and higher rates of success.

Professional microneedling can safely treat all skin types to treat skin concerns of aging and acne scarring.  The microneedling device holds 12 or 36 sterile needles that glide across the skin opening up micro channels. This is a very controlled injury, with different needle depths on different parts of the face, that will naturally stimulate collagen and elastin production revealing healthier, younger looking, and clear skin.

Prior to a professional microneedling treatment, the provider will apply a topical numbing cream. Most do not feel any pain and it makes for a more comfortable experience. Post treatment is recommended based on everyone’s individual skin type.

These are the stone call facts.  If you are going to make the investment in your skin, make the right investment.  After all you would not buy cheap tires for a Ferrari!