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What is dermarolling? The dermaroller (also called the derma roller or the microneedle roller) is a hand-held gadget that has numerous tiny needles that penetrates the epidermis to induce natural elastin and collagen production in the skin, which leads to the formation of new skin cells and restricting of skin tissue – a process known as skin remodeling. Dermarollers can help fade scars and stretch marks Microneedling leads to minuscule lacerations ( tears) in the outer layers of your skin. Although this may sound a little scary, these lacerations are usually not noticeable by the naked eye and a temporary skin redness is usually all that you will observe after derma rolling. It is through repeated process of microscopic skin damage that new skin cells are produced in the aforementioned process called skin remodeling. Gradually, scars tissue can be replaced by new skin cells through this process. Depending on how severe your scarring is, you could start to see results within the first five treatment sessions. It is important to note that although derma rolling can be effective on many type of scars, it is the most effective on light scars that do not go beyond the epidermis. Dermarolling does not work very well on deep scars and keloidal scars. You can also view more detailed information about dermarolling on scars, read testimonials and see before and after photos on this site. Stretch Marks Stretch marks are formed when skin cells are rapidly stretched, so much so that the skin cells cannot restructure themselves in time, resulting in visible marks on the surface. Stretch marks vary a lot in appearance – they can range from a linear light discoloration of the skin to deep silvery colored marks. Stretch marks are often encountered by people who gain weight rapidly, for example pregnant women and bodybuilders Conventional stretch mark treatments include laser surgery, cosmetic surgery and stretch mark creams. While laser surgery is probably the most effective and targeted treatment option available, not everyone is open to this option as it is invasive and can also be costly. The same goes for cosmetic surgery. Hence stretch mark creams are the most common option when it comes to stretch mark removal. However, people have had mixed results with stretch mark creams – some have seen a dramatic reduction in their stretch marks after applying these creams while some have hardly noticed any difference. Derma rolling is a relatively new treatment option for stretch marks, but there is some evidence that it can be very effective. At this stage, there has not been any large scale research or authoritative study done on derma rolling and their effects in stretch marks, but anecdotal evidence from the online community, including bodybuilders who have tried microneedling on their stretch marks, has been quite promising. Essentially, derma rolling removes stretch marks in a similar way as with scars – through the eradication of damaged tissue and the stimulation of new ones. What is an appropriate needle length to use? Derma roller needle lengths can range from 0.5mm to more than 3mm. However, if you intend to go DIY and perform microneedling at home, it is advisable to use needle lengths that are no longer than 2.0mm. This is to minimize the risk of injury, especially when you are new to microneedling. You could start with a 0.5mm to 1.0mm needle length, and graduate to a 2.0mm needle length as you become more experienced at performing microneedling and when your skin is accustomed to the treatment.
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