There’s a lot of hype around microneedling how effective it can be with treating scarring, wrinkles and large pores. Rescu expert Dr Ricky Allen speaks to one of Australia’s leading dermatologists Dr. Nina Wines about the process and what to expect
“There is very good clinical data said Dr. Wines that shows the effectiveness of micro-needling. The length of the needle dictates the results but in saying that different lengths will be used for different skin and medical concerns.”
Dr Ricky Allen
I spoke to one of Australia’s leading dermatologists Dr. Nina Wines of Castlecragg NSW. about micro needling. She had just finished addressing the national Dermatologist conference on this very subject. At her clinic Northern Sydney Dermatology, they perform a huge number of micro-needling treatments every year. Not only do they perform them as standalone treatments but they also use micro-needling as a precursor to other treatments as well as to enhance the uptake of topically applied ingredients. The doctors prescribe the treatment and then they have trained clinicians who perform it. There is very good clinical data said Dr. Wines that shows the effectiveness of micro-needling. The length of the needle dictates the results but in saying that different lengths will be used for different skin and medical concerns. It can be used on all skin types but care must be taken in prescribing the right needle lengths for darker skin clients.
Dr. Wines also suggests that at home micro-needling devices are very effective to support the in- clinic treatments as well as to support at home skincare regimes. The clinician performing micro-needling must take care not to use too much pressure or over vigorous application as this can lead to bruising or crusting. Dr. Wines stresses that the clinician you attend must be very experienced in this procedure to ensure the best complication free results .People should not be purchasing micro-needling equipment from the internet but rather from qualified professionals in the clinics or medi spas to ensure that the length of the needle is appropriate and also that they are given proper instructions in home use.
O- Skin Inject Derma Roller Rr. $79.95
This is an excellent home use micro derma roller. It is only available from clinics and medi spas and fulfills all the medical guidelines with .25mms needles from a safety point of view. Staff will show the safe and appropriate way to use the home device in conjunction with their skincare to support in clinic treatments.It contains 600 gamma sterilized micro needles to rejuvenate the skin’s own natural healing response. The independently rotating discs with an advanced silicon suspension system provide the best and safest results while also reducing procedure down time.
Tried and Tested Serums
Please note that serums should be applied first and then any other products such as creams etc. should be applied over the top.
Medic8 Crystal Retinal 6 Rrp.$108
This is a very stable and non- irritating but very effective serum containing encapsulated retinol. It contains time release technology so best used at night and the retinol is released slowly during the night.
HydroPeptide Power Serum Rrp.$199
Containing power packed peptides which boost collagen and hydrate the skin during the process. It is excellent for relaxing wrinkles and normalizing the skin’s matrix. It also contains vitamin C .
Thalgo Exception Marine Intensive Redensifying Serum Rrp.$218
It targets skin laxity as well as thickening the skin. This product contains the third generation of the patented marine replenishment complex which contains a double algae extract as well as high strength hyaluronic acid.
Ageless beauty is an art and Ricky Allen is our curator. Australia’s leading voice in her field, Ricky has a degree in psychology and nursing (specialising in cosmetic enhancement), is a qualified paramedical aesthetician, and will share invaluable insight on the best and safest procedures for our face and body. You can find her at Aesthetic Reconstructions.
