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Why Is Collagen Important?
Last updated on September 17th, 2019 Collagen is a natural type of protein in the body, made up of amino acids, that forms the connective tissues that hold skin, bone, tendons, muscle and cartilage together. Collagen is important in the way our skin looks and feels because it is the […]
Microneedling For Cellulite? Not Likely.
Last updated on September 17th, 2019 One of the challenges for patients and doctors alike is dealing with treatment modalities, methods by which one may attack a medical problem. What works and what doesn’t, what is good for one thing but not great for another, is the issue at hand.
Micro-needle Trans-dermal Delivery
Last updated on September 17th, 2019 The delivery of biological and non-biological materials through the dermal barrier with the assistance or a microneedle device, known as microneedle transdermal delivery, is perhaps the most exciting emerging and potentially powerful uses of the Dermapen device. The creation of minute transient punctures in […]
Treatment of Photoaging with Dermapen®
Last updated on September 17th, 2019 Microdermabrasion, or abrasive removal of epidermal tissue for therapeutic ends, has numerous applications and has long been a less aggressive alternative to indications treatable by laser- or other energy-based therapies.[Karimipour 2010] In terms of the microneedle realm, microneedle dermabrasion (also known as percutaneous collagen […]
Micro Needling for Striae Distensae (stretch marks)
Last updated on September 17th, 2019 Striae distensae, also known as stretch marks, are similar to mild atrophic scarring associated with discoloration and “thinning” of the skin. Microneedling with Dermapen is an ideal therapy for stretch marks. It is excellent for areas of atrophic scarring, and stretch marks can be […]
Micro Needling References
Last updated on September 17th, 2019 Fernandes D. Percutaneous collagen induction: an alternative to laser resurfacing. Aesthet Surg J 2002;22:315-317. Gold MH. Update on fractional laser technology. J Clin Asthet Dermatol 2010;3(1):42-50. Metelitsa AI, Alster TS. Fractionated laser skin resurfacing treatment complications: a review. Dermatol Surg 2010;36:299-306. Chan HL, Manstein […]
Fractional Dermabrasion vs Fractional Laser Therapy
Last updated on May 16th, 2022 Most aesthetic medical devices operate on the principle that controlled wounding of skin and underlying tissue will cause a healing response, stimulating neocollagenesis and the creation of healthier-looking skin. Fractional laser therapy is the controlled creation of patterns of microscopic wounds in the skin […]
Dermapen For Acne Scars
Last updated on September 17th, 2019 Acne is a common skin condition among teens with possible extension into or onset during adulthood. The active disease may affect quality of life, but it is sequelae such as scarring that seem to be the culprit behind most negative emotional impact associated with […]
Micro needling and melasma
Last updated on September 17th, 2019 Melasma is a common skin pigment disorder of women between the ages of 20 and 50. Causes of melasma include sun, ultraviolet exposure, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and certain drugs.