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Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT)

CIT (or needling as it sometimes called) is an exciting new treatment being offered at Gina’s Human Tuning using the Dermaroller.

CIT is effective in the treatment of;

o Fine lines and wrinkles
o Fine lines around eyes
o Scarring – acne scars, surgical scars
o Improvement of skin texture and tone
o Reducition of pore size
o Stretch marks

What is the DermaRoller?

The Dermaroller is a cylindrical drum stud with very fine needles. It is a medical device used in micro needling to stimulate skin cells to proliferate. This cell multiplication results in the formation of new tissue layers of elastin and collagen fibres (neo-collagenesis) as well as in new capillaries for an improved blood supply (neo-angiogenis). This procedure is called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT)

What is the difference to other skin rejuvenation techniques?

In contrast to all ablative techniques like Laser and Fractionate Laser treatments, the Dermaroller stimulates new tissue formation- it acts constructively and the skin remains intact. The Dermaroller significantly improves atrophic scars and improves skin texture in general.

What effects does the Dermaroller have on the skin

It improves the thickness of the dermis as well as the epidermis. This in return improves skin texture and reduces wrinkles. It also has a positive effect on hyper-pigmentation as well as on hypo-pigmentation. Disfiguring scars, especially acne scars, can be dramatically improved. New collagen fibres elevate the depressed scar tissue. An improved blood supply into the previouse fibrotic scar tissue harmonises its pigmentation with the periphery skin.

How often can the Dermaroller procedure be repeated?

As often as required, for Collagen Induction Therapy we recommend to start with 3 treatments, but with a minimum seperation time of 6 to 8 weeks between treatments. Improvement with acne scars (permanently by 70% and more) an average of 3 to 5 proceures is required. Unlike ablative procedures for facial skin only, Dermaroller can be used on all skin parts of the body (neck, decollete, arms, legs etc.)

What are the side effects of a Dermaroller procedure?

There are virtually no negative side effects, and none have ever reported in over 150,000 procedures performed worldwide.

What is the down time after a Dermaroller treatment?

The inflammatory reaction of the skin is extremely short and fades significantly within hours from redness to pinkish that may last for 12 to 24 hours on average. In order to reduce visible redness, we use healing minerals of copper or manganese after the procedure, and recommend you protect the skin with SUN SCREEN SPF 30+. We also recommend the use of mineral makeup to help with the healing.

Does the Dermaroller have the same effect like Fractional Laser Therapy

YES! But the mechanism of action in a Fractional Laser is totally different. The laser beam sets a burn wound that results in necrosis. After an inflammatory process the necrosis transforms into fibrotic tissue in forms of micro scars. Nerve cells ar “melted” by the hot laser beam, therefore the treatment is relatively painful. As the doctor cannot see the previous set scars under the epidermis in a follow-up treatment, it is extremely difficult for them to set an even scar pattern. This is the reason why more treatments are required than initially anticipated. But overall, as reported in clinical trials and besides costly investments in lasers, both therapies have about the same results for facial treatments.

Please contact Gina's Human Tuning for a quote if you'd like any other areas treated.

Cost for full face including neck $650.