Useful, but also risky
To understand the benefits and risks of derma roller, you must first understand the principles of microneedling.
The outermost layer of the skin is the stratum corneum, which is formed by dozens of layers of dead cells tightly packed together. The main role is to act as a barrier for the skin, allowing bacteria from outside the tissue to enter the internal tissue of the skin. At the same time, it also organizes the drug to enter the skin to play its role.
At this time, microneedle was invented. It is composed of densely packed tiny needles, which can pierce the stratum corneum with dense rows of small holes, through which drugs can enter the skin to take effect. Micro-needling was not invented for beauty at the beginning, but was borrowed by the beauty industry later.
The role of micro-acupuncture for beauty is mainly achieved through two principles.
One is to use some ingredients with whitening, anti-aging, repairing and other functions to penetrate the stratum corneum through the skin channel opened by microneedles, so as to easily enter the skin to play a role. This is also the reason why some consumers can feel obvious skin changes after microneedling.
Second, when the microneedle penetrates the skin, it will cause tiny wounds to the skin. After the internal tissue of the skin receives the trauma signal, it will start the self-repair function, promote the formation of new skin tissue, and accelerate the proliferation of collagen. It can achieve the purpose of removing fine wrinkles, delaying skin aging, and can also achieve the purpose of treating sunken scars. Such as pimples and pimples.
Derma Roller Precaution.
Microneedles are very thin (0.08 mm). One of the first problems faced when using microneedles is, will such thin needles break in the skin? What if it breaks in the skin?
There is currently no consensus in the industry on this issue. Although most of the microneedles used in regular hospitals are made of materials that are very compatible with the skin, even if they are broken in the skin, there will be no harm, but some doctors still have reservations about this.
Secondly, microneedling cannot cure all diseases, it still has great limitations and is closely related to factors such as skin type, doctor’s professionalism, quality of auxiliary products, and post-care. Most of the microneedling disfigurement cases that broke out in the news were caused by improper post-care or inadequate disinfection.
Finally, a question that many people are concerned about, can micro-needling be done at home?
To Decide If You Can Use Derma Roller at home, Ask Yourself the Following Questions:
- What type of microneedlingroller is used?
- How to disinfect?
- What is the penetration of microneedling?
- Do you want to use anesthesia?
- How many times does it need to be done?
- What is the size of the derma rollerwound?
- How to follow-up care?
If you can’t answer, just rely on some online tutorials, or don’t do it at home, after all, it’s your own face. Bad luck can lead to infections ranging from fever to serious problems such as sepsis. It is recommended to seek a professional hospital. Although it is expensive, it is worth it compared to the risk of your improper operation.
