A topical anaesthetic cream will be applied prior to your treatment to numb the skin making the procedure comfortable; it will normally take up to 1 hour for the topical anaesthetic to work.

The Dermaroller is used to treat the face and neck, the décolletage and the backs of hands.

While we can treat the décolletage for rejuvenation we are unable to treat for stretch marks if breast implants are in place.

Depending on the area chosen the treatment is relatively quick taking approximately 45 minutes.

The number of treatments required depends of the problem being treated:

• Rejuvenation –  3 treatment course
• Acne Scarring – 5 treatment course
• Stretch Marks – 5 treatment course

There will be approximately 6 weeks between treatments.
 

Immediately after your Dermaroller treatment you will look as though you have moderate sunburn and your skin may feel warm and tighter than usual. This will start to subside after 1 to 2 hours and will normally recover within the same day with only slight redness the following day. Your Nurse/ Aesthetic Practitioner will advice you on what to do following treatment.

We advise that make up is not applied for 24 hours after the procedure and a strong UVA/UVB sunscreen is recommended following the treatment.

Your Nurse/ Aesthetic Practitioner will advice you on what to do following treatment. Aloe Vera gel will be applied after the procedure to help soothe and calm the skin. Use tepid water to cleanse the face until the redness has gone, and dry gently, always make sure your hands are clean when touching the treated area. We advise that make up is not applied for 24 hours after the procedure and The Harley Medical Group UVA/UVB sunscreen is recommended following the treatment.

It can take up to six weeks before visible signs of regeneration and repair are seen and the process will continue over the following months, providing you with a natural and long lasting enhancement.

The results from a dermaroller treatment are permanent. As it is a repair of the skin it does not revert after a given time period. Dermaroller for fine lines and wrinkles will improve the skin; however it will not stop skin ageing and new lines forming.

Following treatment there should be a visibly regenerated skin to hide the signs of ageing and reduce scars. Your skin will appear more radiated and refreshed. It can take up to six weeks before visible signs of regeneration and repair are seen and the process will continue over the following months, providing you with a natural and long lasting enhancement.

It is important that the skin is cared for on an ongoing daily basis with The Harley Medical Group anti-ageing regime. This will help to Restore the essential skin vitamins and anti-oxidants that are lost as we age Moisturise and rejuvenate the skin provide protection from UV light Your Nurse/ Aesthetic Practitioner will discuss which products are most suitable for your skin.
 

Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy™ is suitable for use on darker skins and for use during the summer months when other treatments are more risky due to the increased UV sensitivity they can induce.

Stretch marks are incredibly common among both men and women and their sudden appearance can be distressing, particularly as most people think these unsightly marks are impossible to get rid of. Stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body but tend to be most common on the stomach, bottom, thighs and breasts – those areas of the body that are more prone to changing shape and size.

They are caused by the breaking of the middle layers of the skin as a result of it stretching during pregnancy to accommodate the growing little one inside you. The redness is caused by your blood below the surface of your skin, but don’t worry, they may not appear attractive but they are perfectly safe. 

Based on figures from the United States, and it's believe that the United Kingdom has similar statistics 70% of adolescent females and 40% of adolescent males have some stretch marks on their body, which will fade but not disappear. Approximately 90% of pregnant women will have some stretch marks by the end of the pregnancy.

The process is exactly the same whether you're having Dermaroller on your face or your body. 

First a topical anaesthetic cream will be applied prior to your treatment to numb the skin making the procedure comfortable; it will normally take up to 1 hour for the topical anaesthetic to work.

Then your Nurse/ Aesthetic Practitioner will use a Dermaroller medical device to produce thousands of micro-medical needle-columns in the skin.

The only difference is that needles for the body are larger than for the face, enabling the practitioner to penetrate the thicker skin.