Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that’s used to treat various skin problems by stimulating collagen production.

Also known as collagen induction therapy, percutaneous collagen induction, needle dermabrasion, or dermal remodelling, this treatment may help those looking to reduce the appearance of acne scars and stretch marks. It involves the use of hand held instrument with tiny needles which create multiple micro-injuries in the skin, breakdown old collagen strands and induce new collagen synthesis. The hand held instrument with tiny needles creates multiple superficial puncture wounds in the skin.These tiny micro-injuries in the upper dermis trigger wound healing which involves influx of numerous growth factors into the area. This in turn increases the invasion of fibroblasts which are the primary cells producing collagen and elastin. Over a period, the newly laid collagen and elastin remodels and matures, making the skin smoother, firmer and more toned.

It can improve a wide variety of conditions including:

• Acne scars (box and rolling types)
• Linear atrophic scars
• Traumatic or surgical scars
• Striae (Stretch marks)
• Reduction of fine lines and open pores
• Skin rejuvenation of face, neck, upper lip, decollete, arms, legs, abdomen and buttocks?

Microneedling can be safely performed in any individual of any skin colour.

It can be performed using different types of instruments like:

• Dermaroller - Device made of plastic with a handle that holds a drum shaped cylinder with needles at the end
• Derma pen - Pen like motorised instrument in which cartridges of needles need to be attached. The needle length is adjustable