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Cosmetic Dermatologists Recommend Derma Rolling Procedures

dr.-welsh-marthat-stewart-weddings.jpgIn the past 20 years, ever since the evolution of derma rolling, a number of advancements have been made. The procedure might have introduced to do away with surgical marks left over the skin, but with the passage of time, physicians have accepted and tested its use in effectively treating skin conditions, such as hyper-pigmentation, wrinkles, UV Damage, and the list goes on.

A renowned dermatologist from San Francisco, California, Dr. Kathleen M. Welsh has been advocating the use of the procedure to many patients who come to her with diverse skin problems.  Dr. Welsh has her medical degree from the Harvard Medical School. She has spent five years as the chief of Dermatology for the Permanente Medical Group in San Francisco. Currently, she’s a private practitioner and a derma rolling specialist.

Although derma rolling can be undertaken at home, according to Welsh, medical derma rolling should only be performed by qualified and trained medical practitioner.

Medical procedure for derma rolling

Only when used properly, derma rolling will trigger angiogenesis and collagen by communicating with the skin stem cells. The procedure entails the following steps:

  1. The skin is first anaesthetized with a topical anesthesia. This is done because under a medical set up, people generally go for longer needles (2.50mm), and to make them feel comfortable, numbing the region is beneficial.
  2. Let the topical cream work for at least for 30 minutes before beginning derma rolling.
  3. Once numb, a physician can roll over the derma roller. This will puncture the skin. The needle length will be selected depending on your skin thickness and condition.
  4. The time taken for the procedure may take up to 60 minutes, depending on the coverage area and condition.
  5. The skin is them made free from the numbing cream with and sterilized. If needed, various skin serums and skin care products may also be applied, for this is the time for best absorption.

Why cosmetic dermatologists recommend derma rolling?

dermaroller-facial-treatment-1-.jpgThroughout the globe, cosmetic dermatologists like Dr. Kathleen M. Welsh are advocating derma rolling for a number of reasons, these are:

  1. Derma rolling is a non-invasive skin treatment that doesn’t cut through the skin unlike laser treatments. This makes it one of the safest skin procedures.
  2. Derma rolling works in sync with the natural healing process of the skin, and induces the production of new collagen, which can last for the next 10 years. 
  3. Results of derma rolling begin to appear from the first session, and gradually improve a time span of 6 to 12 weeks, with at least 4 to 6 sessions scheduled in every 12 days.
  4. The results last for a longer time.
  5. Unlike other skin procedures that cause post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, derma rolling has no such side effects. Yes, the skin may become red and swollen after a rolling session, but it only lasts for a few hours, and subsides on its own.

And, it’s not just private professionals like Dr. Welsh who are recommending derma rolling, well experienced physicians over the globe have been advocating the use of the procedure. But, before you settle for a physician for derma rolling, it is advisable to check their qualification and experience as a precaution.