WHAT IS MEDICAL ROLLERING?

Skin rollering, or skin needling, is the name used for a special treatment that has been developed for fine wrinkles, lax skin, acne scars and other minor scars. It may also be of some benefit on stretch marks if they are relatively new. A small roller device creates tiny areas of trauma in the skin that initiates the body’s natural healing processes. This releases growth factors and also stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin.  As a result, the skin becomes smoother and tighter. In addition, the treatment requires the use of high dose vitamin A and C to nourish the healing skin. Rollering can provide quite dramatic results for some patients, especially those with acne scarring and is a great alternative to laser resurfacing. Six treatments are recommended at weekly to monthly intervals depending upon the desired result.

IS IT SAFE?  WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?

Rollering is extremely safe as the complete surface of the skin is not removed. Rather, fine holes are punched into the epidermis to allow penetration of the Vitamin A and C to the deeper dermis layer where it can help the body produce stronger collagen and elastin. After the procedure the skin will appear red, similar to sunburn for up to 48hrs. It can be covered with mineral makeup if necessary. Swelling if present is generally mild and short lived, while infection is extremely rare. Most people do not take any time off work. And no it doesn’t hurt, because we use appropriate anaesthetic and pain relief prior to each treatment.

HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?

Results are long lasting especially if patients continue with their medical strength skincare and opt for the home roller kit.

WHAT IS THE COST?

At Argera patients can opt to pay at each session or as a package and receive a great saving on their required skincare.

Just a note on “surgical rollering”.
This procedure simply uses a roller with longer needles. It causes more trauma than the medical rollering and is done as a single procedure that may need repeating 3 to 6 months later. The down side is that there is up to 7 days of time where one can not work. Studies now show that six treatments of medical rollering at weekly intervals can produce similar results to the surgical but without the downtime.

 

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