Microneedling

Tired of having endless trips to aesthetic clinics to have facials or maintain an acne clear skin? Wanting to save money and just do an at home microneedling treatment instead? You can! What Microneedling Is

Microneedling, or otherwise known as collagen induction therapy (CIT), is a cosmetic procedure that involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles. These wounds from the microneedling can make your body produce more collagen and elastin which helps heal your skin and make you look younger. (Source: “Microneedling” by Nicole Hollimon from Web MD; https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what_is_microneedling)

Microneedling is done using a handheld drum or pen-shaped device (electrically powered) and has tiny needles that make precise microscopic punctures in the skin and they help stimulate the skin to repair itself naturally through a process known as dermal remodeling. (Source: “Microneedling” from Yale Medicine; https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/microneedling) . It has a very little downtime but visible results, according to Yale Medicine plastic surgeon Tito Vasquez.

Benefits

Microneedling is often used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as acne scarring, surgical scars, other scars, burns, pores, etc. It also helps with issues like alopecia, hyperpigmentation, large pores, reduced skin elasticity, stretch marks, sun damage, and fine lines and wrinkles.

Dermarollers vs. Dermastamps: Which Is Better?

There are two types of microneedling: dermarolling and dermastamping – they both use fine needles to gently puncture the top layer of your skin which triggers the wound-healing process and stimulates the collagen and elastin production. (Source: “Derma Rolling vs. Derma Stamping” from Poosh; https://poosh.com/derma-rolling-vs-derma-stamping/)

Though these two both use fine needles and have similar benefits, they are different from each other by how you use them. A dermaroller has a barrel head covered in small needles and used in back and forth rolling motion. This, however, could cause tram track scarring. A dermastamp , on the other hand, has needles that are located on a flat head and meant to create patterns on your skin. It works better than a derma roller on smaller areas (e.g around the lips).

Moreover, many people find that a derma stamp is easier to clean than a derma roller. A good example of a dermastamp is the Banisher (now in its newest version – Banisher 3.0) – I only have the 2.0 version of this microneedling tool.

The Banisher has thin gold plated titanium needles. its bristles push straight down into skin for better control. This tool comes in the safest and most effective size to stimulate collagen. (Source: “Banish Kit 3.0” ; https://banish.com/products/banish-kit-2-0)

Do’s & Dont’s Before And When Using The Banisher

Do’s

• Wash hands and clean face

• Fill cap with 70-90%% rubbing alcohol to sanitize the bristles for 5 minutes then air dry for a minute

• Stamp Banisher 3 times per area of skin you wish to treat.

• Apply Banish serum.

• Use SPF during daytime

• Always store Banisher with its protective cap.

• Use this once every 2 weeks or once a week
  

Dont’s

• Don’t use over active acne or if prone to keloids.

• Do not apply makeup or exfoliating products until the next day or longer if skin is still sensitive.

• Do not share your Banisher with anyone
  

Sources:

• “Microneedling” by Nicole Hollimon from Web MD; https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what_is_microneedling

• “Microneedling” from Yale Medicine; https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/microneedling

• “Derma Rolling vs. Derma Stamping” from Poosh; https://poosh.com/derma-rolling-vs-derma-stamping/

• “Banish Kit 3.0” ; https://banish.com/products/banish-kit-2-0