Medical Dermaroller

Micro-needling, also called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), is a safe, highly-successful way to fade scars, stretch marks, wrinkles and skin discoloration.

It's ideal for all skin types and is completely natural and non-invasive. So there's no downtime or risk of side-effects. The results are so impressive, micro-needling can be a viable alternative to expensive surgery.

Micro-needling is much safer than chemical peels and lasers because these treatments work by removing or destroying cells. This thins the skin and makes it permanently fragile. Instead, micro-needling stimulates new, healthy skin cell production so:

• You return to regular activities after treatment
• There's no post treatment pain, bleeding or bruising*
• It's safe on all skin types
• There's no risk of scarring or other side-effects
• You can safely repeat treatments for continued younger, healthier skin

*in rare instances, tiny bruises may occur

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What is Collagen Induction Therapy?

Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) is a minimally-invasive, non-ablative cosmetic procedure. This procedure is often used for reducing scars caused by acne, surgery or burns. It's also used for fading stretch marks, evening skin pigmentation, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and tightening sagging skin.

Dermaroller® is the world's most trusted, safest micro-needling device. It contains hundreds of fine needles for penetrating skin. The device is rolled across the treatment area, puncturing skin in a specific pattern. This creates a controlled injury underneath the skin's surface, which triggers the body to "fill" these micro wounds by producing new collagen and elastin. Medical micro-needling also increases blood flow to the skin. The result: plumper, smoother, more vibrant and thicker skin.

What does Dermaroller® treat?

Dermaroller® is safe to use anywhere on your body where you'd like to:

• Reduce wrinkles
• Fill scars from acne, burns or skin lesions
• Shrink large pores
• Reduce certain scars from surgery or burns
• Even skin pigmentation
• Fade stretch marks
• Tighten sagging skin
• Normalize oily skin
• Smooth skin texture in trouble regions like arms and buttocks

How quickly can I see results?

You see results within 2-3 days after treatment. Because micro-needling stimulates natural collagen production at the cellular level, your skin continues looking smoother and firmer up to 8 weeks after treatment. After your Medical Dermaroller® treatment, you can continue creating new collagen for up to a year with regular use of the Dermaroller® Home Kit. How many treatments do I need?

Depending on the individual skin condition, skin sufficiently resurfaces after 1-3 Medical Dermaroller® procedures. To allow skin cell regeneration, one should wait at least 6-8 weeks between procedures.

What are micro-needling and Collagen Induction Therapy?

Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) is a minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure that involves the use of a micro-needling device. CIT is safe and effective on all skin types without the risk of discoloration. The micro-needling procedure can be performed by licensed qualified medical professionals including physicians, osteopaths and naturopaths.

CIT is effectively used for:

• Reducing scars caused by acne, surgery or burns
• Fading stretch marks
• Reducing fine lines and deep wrinkles
• Evening skin pigmentation
• Tightening sagging skin

What is the CIT procedure like?

The micro-needling device used looks like a shaving razor with a drum. The drum can differ in widths, and is embedded with up to hundreds of fine micro-needles for penetrating the skin.

The entire procedure is all-natural and fast:

1. The medical professional applies a numbing cream on the treatment area.

2. Then rolls the micro-needling device across the treatment area, puncturing the skin in a specific pattern.

3. As each fine needle punctures the skin, it creates a channel or micro-wound.

4. This creates a controlled injury on and below the skin’s surface. The “injury” triggers the body to “fill” these micro-wounds by producing new collagen and elastin, and by stimulating skin cell regeneration.

5. The patient resumes regular activities almost immediately.

How does CIT work?

CIT or micro-needling works by stimulating the immune system and wound-healing mechanisms. As the micro-needles penetrate the skin causing micro-wounds, it triggers an intense inflammatory reaction that begins a cascade of subsequent reactions.

The important point is: a micro-needling intrusion is caused by tiny surgical needles. The skin's nerve receptors and defense mechanisms sense these fine needle intrusions as a specific type of injury and heals accordingly.

During the healing process, skin cells (within a 1 to 2 mm radius around the pricking channel) release growth signals to undifferentiated cells otherwise known as skin stem cells. These signals also stimulate rapid growth of new fibroblasts and other wound repairing cells.

 

Many cell types including new fibroblasts rush to close the wound by migrating to the point of intrusion. These new fibroblasts then transform into collagen fibers which integrate with existing collagen in the upper dermis. The new collagen fibers thicken the skin, filling in atrophic scars.

The micro-needling procedure creates thousands of micro wounds in a treatment area. As each wound induces new collagen formation, it forms a new, healthy collagen layer in the treatment area. This reaction is called collagenesis.

The wound healing process also stimulates rapid growth of endothelial cells (the thin layer of cells which line capillaries and blood vessels). In turn, this creates new capillaries for better blood supply to the skin. This reaction is called angiogenesis.

During the micro-needling procedure, tissue damage is unlikely because the needles are very fine and thin. In fact, skin integrity actually remains intact even though the skin reacts as if it had been "injured." The tiny wounds caused by the micro-needles are repaired and close very quickly. No tissue lesion can be detected, infections are rare, and there is nothing to repair.

 

Before	After
The biopsies above show new collagen and elastin fibers (stained purple) increased 1000% after a Medical Dermaroller® treatment. Histological findings of a blinded study performed in 2006 by Dr. Schwarz and Dr, Laaff from Frieburg, Germany.

 

See actual results from Medical Dermaroller® procedures:

Before: Severe burn on lower jaw	After: Burn scar reduced by over 60%
Before: Wrinkles in difficult-to-treat areas	After: Wrinkles faded, skin texture and hydration improved, pigmentation evened (3 months after only one treatment)
Before: Severe scarring from acne	After: Skin texture and oil balance improved significantly

 

Please remember that the better your overall health, hormonal and nutritional status, the better your results from any therapeutic procedures.

What causes wrinkles and fine lines?

The skin consists of three layers: The epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the outer layer we see, and is made of skin cells also known as keratinocytes. Underneath this layer is the supportive dermis. The dermis is made of connective tissue (i.e.: collagen and elastin), contains other types of cells and serves as your skin’s structural support network. Under the dermis lies the subcutaneous tissue, which contains fat cells. These fat cells help make the skin look plump or full.

Skin aging is caused by multiple factors including:

• Protein, vitamin, mineral deficiencies
• Hormonal imbalances
• Improper hydration
• Lifestyle (e.g.: stress, smoking, diet)
• Excess free radicals (oxidation)
• Environmental factors (e.g.: chemicals, UV exposure)

As a person ages, the thickness of the epidermis naturally thins causing your skin to look visibly thinner. The cells and the matrix also lose their ability to retain moisture resulting in dramatically dryer skin.

The dermal layer also thins and produces less collagen with age. Meanwhile, elastin fibers (responsible for maintaining skin elasticity) also begin wearing out. With less collagen and weaker elastin fibers, wrinkles form and skin sags. The sebaceous (oil) glands enlarge, but produce less sebum (oil), which further dries out skin.

The subcutaneous fat cells shrink with age, unable to support the weakening dermal layer. This makes wrinkles and sagging skin more evident.

How do I prevent wrinkles from forming?

Wrinkles form when the skin degrades. Therefore, the best solution to fading current wrinkles and preventing future wrinkles is to produce new skin cells by a process that promotes and creates skin cell regeneration.

The most effective cell skin cell regeneration occurs through a simple process called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT).

The most effective way to stimulate CIT is through micro-needling with a Medical Dermaroller®.

The Medical Dermaroller® is the only micro-needling device that communicates with skin stem cells to generate more collagen and elastin. Thus, remodeling of the epidermal and supporting dermal structures occurs. What you’ll see is greatly improved skin texture, firmness and hydration.

How many CIT treatments do I need?

Depending on the individual skin condition, skin sufficiently resurfaces after 1-3 Medical Dermaroller® procedures. To allow skin cell regeneration, one should wait at least 6-8 weeks between procedures.

As aging continues, we recommend one refresher CIT treatment every year. After each Medical Dermaroller® procedure, you can further improve CIT results by using the Dermaroller® models for home use in combination with appropriately enriched serums or creams.

Advice: Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Although we need sun exposure to create sufficient levels of Vitamin D in our bodies (at least 30 minutes a day), prolonged exposure damages your skin. When exposed to sun, always use sun screen SPF30!

See actual patient results after only one (1) Dermaroller® treatment:

Before: Typical "crows feet" and fine lines surrounding eye area.	After: Wrinkles faded, skin texture and resilience improved.

 

Before: Wrinkles around upper lip, sides and chin.	After: Wrinkles faded, skin texture and resilience improved.

 

Hyperpigmentation Treatment

Hyperpigmentation is the result of skin cells called melanocytes that produce excess melanin – the pigment that produces skin color. Hyperpigmentation can be caused by:

• Medications
• Nutrient excess or deficiencies
• Sun damage
• Skin injuries
• Hormonal disruptions
• Acne

After an appropriate assessment by your medical professional, Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) can dramatically even out skin tone. CIT regenerates and repairs deep in the dermis (deepest skin layer), where all repair must occur for lasting results.

CIT is proven to safely and effectively fade hyperpigmentation on all skin types.

What to expect

Although results may vary, dark areas can disappear within one to two treatments or as determined by your medical provider. Because it's replaced by healthier skin, these dark melanin-rich areas usually do not return. It may take up to 8 weeks to observe the full effect of therapy.

Note: After micro-needling, use sunscreen SPF 30 for at least one week and avoid direct sun exposure.

 

DermaStamp^® – Economical, effective scar treatment

Ideal for isolated, well-circumscribed or difficult to access scars. The DermaStamp^® provides an effective and economical way to treat isolated, well-circumscribed and/or difficult to access scar(s).

The DermaStamp® is a sterile, single use, and very unique and versatile surgical instrument. As with other Medical Dermaroller^® procedures, patients experience on average a 75% improvement after treatment of an atrophic scar.

DermaStamp ® advantages:

• Extremely fast and easy to use
• Proven effective
• Low cost
• None to very minimal discomfort post-operatively
• No social down time post procedure

DermaStamp ® is a small, compact, and versatile medical device that can be used singly or in conjunction with other Dermaroller® medical devices according to the type and location of the scar(s). At the discretion of your medical professional, the procedure can be performed with or without topical anesthesia, or after a local anesthetic injection.

The needle sharpness and needle arrangement guarantee easy manual skin penetration with minimal force. This allows easy access to formerly difficult-to-reach areas and a more comfortable treatment experience for the patient.

The surgical stainless steel needles have a diameter of only 0.12 mm and a length of 2.0 mm. Depending on the location and desired type of therapy, smaller versions can be manufactured by special request down to 0.1 mm needle length.
 

Actual patient cases using the DermaStamp^®:

	The procedure in the case to the left was performed in two (2) minutes. No anesthetic was used. The scar and its edges were punctured about 20 times with little visible petechiae formation. The scar was cleaned with sterile saline solution. No wound dressing was applied.
	2 minutes after treatment. The inflammation and redness disappears after 1 day.
	The picture was taken exactly 1 month later showing about 75% improvement. One additional procedure will achieve a 90%+ improvement. The improved scar filled-in with new collagen formation and new capillaries by angiogenesis. Note that the pigmentation of the previous reddish scar edges has harmonized with the surrounding skin.
Before: Burn scars & hyperpigmentation	After: One month after first treatment, the scar shows over 60% improvement. The skin pigmentation is more even.

Before: Depressed cigarette burns.	After: Two months after the first treatment the scars show over 60% improvement. Skin pigmentation is more even.

Are All Micro-Needling Rollers The Same?

To the naked eye of patients and medical professionals alike, micro-needling rollers may look deceptively simple and similar. However, when a learned and critical eye looks upon each individual micro-needling roller in the marketplace, a much different appraisal occurs.

Properly designed micro-needling rollers require expert medical engineering. From the type of plastic, to the alloy used in the production of the micro-needles, to the number of micro-needles imbedded into the roller, to how easy the roller rolls on the skin, etc. These details are critical in order for the micro-needling device to be effective and to obtain the best clinical results.

In order to easily puncture and penetrate the skin, and to communicate with skin stem cells, the proper needle design, pattern and number of needles for specific applications have to be taken into consideration. The list of details is lengthy.

What’s important to remember is Collagen Induction Therapy can only be achieved through medical micro-needling. Treating micro-needling as less than a medical surgical procedure puts you at risk because improper use can cause skin tissue and nerve damage.

To ensure your safety, desired results and a comfortable experience during treatment, you must use a micro-needling device that’s engineered, manufactured and packaged with the same quality standards as a medical/surgical instrument. After production of the medical instrument, they are required to the packaged, sterilized, placed in a container and sealed. When you look at the container you should clearly and easily be able to read and determine the following:

1. Model/type of instrument or device in the package

2. Lot-Number

3. Date of production

4. Date of expiration

5. Method used to guarantee sterility

6. Name of the manufacturer

7. Arrives in its original packaging

If you aren't able to determine any of the above listed factors by looking at the container, you should be suspicious. Within each individually sterilely packaged medical instrument or device in a container you also should find instructions for use. Dermaroller ® meets and exceeds all of the above listed requirements.

The charts below help you compare popular rollers at-a-glance:

Quality and Safety Comparison

	Dermaroller®	Brand B	Brand C	Other Online Rollers
Guaranteed sterility	Yes	No	No	No
Clinically proven results	Yes	No	No	No
Needle type	Surgical	Acupuncture	Acupuncture	Acupuncture
Needle strength (Newton)	>2,200N	<900N	900N	<800N
Needle strength quality	Surgical	Medium	Medium	Low
Guaranteed needle alignment	Yes	No	No	No
Designed by medical engineers	Yes	No	No	No
Patented designs	Yes	No	No	No
Ongoing Research & Development	Yes	No	No	No
Guaranteed quality and safety	Yes	No	No	No

 

Certification Comparison

	Dermaroller®	Brand B	Brand C	Other Online Resellers
Certified as a medical micro- needling device	Yes	No	No	No
Registered with the FDA	Yes	No	No	No
EU Certified	Yes	No	No	No
GMP Certified	Yes	No	No	No
TGA Certified	Yes	No	No	No
Clinically proven results	Yes	No	No	No
Patented designs	Yes	No	No	No

 

Customer Support Comparison

	Dermaroller®	Brand B	Brand C	Other Online Resellers
U.S. medical director on staff	Yes	No	No	No
U.S. customer service & support staff	Yes	No	No	No
U.S. office for your protection	Yes	No	No	No
Onsite and/or local training	Yes	No	No	No
Patient marketing materials	Yes	No	No	No
Website that generates leads to your clinic	Yes	No	No	No

Dermaroller At Home

Enjoy the Benefits of Micro-Needling Technology at Home!

Specially designed Dermaroller® home models help you show off radiant, smooth skin - anywhere on your body. It's so effective, you just use it for 15 minutes a day, only twice a week! These models are easy and simple to use, and based on leading Dermaroller® micro-needling technology. The home rollers painlessly stimulate your epidermis (uppermost skin layer) to generate smoother, younger-looking skin. Every time you use it, you benefit from advanced skin rejuvenation technology, in the convenience and privacy of your own home!

Call Midwest Medical Aesthetics

If you're looking for a cosmetic treatment that works fast and has been proven worldwide to reduce wrinkles, scars and stretch marks, call us today at (913) 327-7175 and let us help you get back on the path of looking like you've always wanted to again.