Dermastamp is the latest generation of the Dermaroller microneedling device, taking the popular procedure to the next level.
Following in the footsteps of the success of the Dermaroller, the next generation Dermastamp provides new vigour and energy to the skin. The increased network of blood supply ensures extra nutrients and oxygen supply to the face, resulting in a glow.
A study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (December 2015) addressed the link between pigmentation and vascularisation in melasma and hyperpigmentation.The study demonstrated that benign vascular lesions (broken capillaries/ telangiectasia) have restricted but significant hyperpigmentation compared with the surrounding skin.
The researchers then studied the role of microvascular endothelial cells in regulating skin pigmentation. With an underlying network of fine blood vessels in skin pigmentation, endothelin 1 (a potent vasoconstrictor peptide) released by the endothelial cells induced increased melanogenesis.
The presence of endothelin 1 in vascular lesions confirmed the increased expression on the basal layer of the epidermis above small vessels, compared with perilesional skin.
Although the study went on to develop the hypothesis to suggest a development of topical agents to inhibit the activation of the receptors that stimulate melanocytes, Dermastamp would argue that to resolve the underlying issue would be far more impactful. A system to resolve compromised vessels without heat seems be the preferred course of action.
Cosmetic nurse Louise Farrar from Sempre Bella Cosmetic Medicine, has trialled the Dermastamp herself to help resolve her own vascularity.
She concurs with this study, highlighting that her own skin has reflected a reduction in melasma and is more resilient post treatment. “I’m a huge fan of the Dermastamp” she says. “I’ve even tried many different laser treatments. With the Dermastamp, I’ve achieved great results within six weeks, and even three months later the results keep continuing to improve.”
Improved technology led to the development of the new generation Dermastamp. This device comprises a vibrating stamp of microneedles, affording greater control in a clinical setting.
Unlike the Dermaroller, the Dermastamp is completely automated. Practitioners can select how many channels are made in the skin per second and the degree of penetration for each facial site, according to the condition being treated. 50 to 150 micro channels per second can be selected and, with six needles on the tip, this can result in 900 perforations per second. This differs to the Dermaroller, where the number of channels is dependent on manual application and a different roller must be used for different areas of the face.
The depth of the Dermastamp needles can also be adjusted. Practitioners can vary the depth according to the area being treated, customising the procedure for each patient.
The Dermastamp needles being supported on a ball and socket joint ensures their positioning is continuously attuned to match the contours of the face.
The Dermastamp treatment is not only more thorough than the traditional Dermaroller treatment, but is also more comfortable than its predecessor. This is due to the vibration of the Dermastamp. Company research has shown that the vibration distracts the nervous system and is approximately 70 percent better tolerated than the Dermaroller.
Treatment protocol
Before the procedure, topical anaesthetic should be applied. The procedure will usually result in some blood spotting during treatment and most patients will leave the clinic with mild erythema, which generally subsides 12 to 24 hours later.
Three treatments, spaced four to six weeks apart, are recommended for those wanting to see an overall improvement in the appearance of their skin. For those with scarring, the number of treatments will vary.
Suitable for most skin types including fine and sensitive skins, the Dermastamp is a cost-effective procedure that produces noticeable results. It is an ideal treatment to bridge the gap between non-surgical and more aggressive treatments.
Dermastamp and Dermaroller are distributed in Australia by Clinic Care. Visit www.cliniccare.com.au or call 1300 799 709 for more information.
History of Skin needling and CIT
The Dermaroller was launched in Europe more than 10 years ago, revolutionising the concept of skin needling and Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), transforming it into an accessible, restorative and rejuvenating treatment.
Numerous studies have advocated the efficacy of using micro-skin needling to promote neocollagenesis by activating the body’s wound healing cascade (haemostatis-inflammation-proliferation-tissue remodelling). The advantages include preservation of the epidermis, a short and scarless healing phase, and the deposition of normal woven collagen rather than scar collagen.
A study into skin needling found one Dermaroller treatment induced, on average, a 206 percent increase in new collagen and elastin fibres in the skin. A control biopsy was taken adjacent to the site of skin needling and a second biopsy was taken six to eight weeks later at the skin-needling site. The greatest improvement recorded in this study was a 1,000 per cent increase in new fibres.
Listed by the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) as a collagen induction device that can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars, the Dermaroller can also be used to treat stretch marks and pigmentation.
The concept is relatively simple: when rolled on the surface of the skin, the needles on the medical grade Dermaroller create microchannels, which not only aid in the absorption of topical active ingredients, but also cause mild trauma to the dermis.
This stimulates the body’s natural healing response to promote the production of collagen, enhance skin cell renewal and attract blood, oxygen and hydration to the site. As new skin cells are generated, and blood flow enhanced, patients can achieve an improved appearance within six weeks.
Scar treatment is achieved by the micro needles piercing and releasing the fibrous scar tissue, softening the appearance of scars and making way for improved cell renewal and increased vascularisation.
A constructive treatment, as against an ablative procedure, builds the skin from within, without causing trauma to the surface. It stimulates type three collagen, which matures into type one collagen. This maturation process can take anywhere from six weeks to six months, and patients will see gradual improvement throughout this maturation.
