Derma Roller

Derma Roller, one of the latest technologies, is safe and effective in treating skin problems such as acne, wrinkles, blackheads, dark spots, and many others. It is also suitable for all skin types.

Derma roller is a medical device based on microneedle technology that stimulates the collagen in the skin, which is a key component of skin tissue. Therefore, it helps to regenerate skin cells and restore skin freshness.

Anyone with certain skin problems is considered as a candidate for the Derma Roller technique.

1. People who are suffering from acne.
2. Young people who are suffering from dark circles.
3. The elderly suffer from wrinkles and sagging skin.
4. People who are suffering from dark spots.
5. Derma roller treats the effects of pimples.

Certain situations are not suitable for the Derma Roller:

1. 1. Women who undergo laser to remove the hair.
   2. People with a certain skin disease, such as; eczema.
   3. People with active pimples should first treat them, then use a Derma Roller to treat the effects of pimples.

Some important instructions you should follow, before undergoing Derma Roller, to avoid any side effects or complications during the procedure:

1. 1. Carry out the skin allergy tests to make sure that the skin is not sensitive to Derma Roller.
   2. Telling the doctor about all the medical drugs you take, which could hinder the procedure.
   3. Doing certain skin tests to make sure that the person has no skin diseases that may hinder the Derma Roller.
   4. Stop smoking for two weeks before the Derma Roller, as it affects the oxygen percentage inside the blood.
   5. Stop taking any type of blood thinners, such as; vitamins group, because they contain vitamin E.
   6. Avoid taking the medications that cause blood thinning, in addition to NSAIDs.

After the Derma Roller, some instructions should be followed to enable us to get the best results:

1. 1. Avoid touching the face for at least 12 hours after the Derma Roller procedure.
   2. Drink plenty of water to help improve blood circulation.
   3. Use vitamin C after the Derma Roller procedure to help to stimulate the collagen.
   4. Avoid direct sunlight or extreme heat for 48 hours after the procedure, and use sunscreen outside.
   5. Apply moisturizing creams prescribed by the doctor, which fit the person’s skin, to avoid skin redness after Derma Roller.
   6. Avoid making abnormal movements or moving your face hardly.
   7. You should try as much as possible to keep the head vertically and avoid leaning it at least for two hours.
   8. Stop smoking for two weeks after the Derma Roller procedure.
   9. Avoid doing hard work for at least 24 hours.

Derma Roller technology goes through four stages:

1. 1. Clinical examination: The doctor examines the person’s face, determining the affected areas.
   2. Carrying out the necessary tests: Skin tests and blood tests are made to ensure that the skin is not sensitive to Derma Roller technology and without any diseases that may hinder the procedure.
   3. Preparing the patient: The patient is given local anesthesia, which is an anesthetic cream that avoids the patient feels pain.
   4. Using a Derma Roller: Derma Roller device is a technique with a cylindrical shape that contains very fine needles. The doctor passes the device over the patient’s face, directing the needles to the affected areas. In this way, it helps to produce collagen and elastin within the skin layers and restore the freshness of the skin.

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