Collagen Stimulation with Dermafrac

Celebrities such as the Kardashians have made microneedling and vampire facelifts extremely popular. The vampire facelifts have often depicted celebrities sporting a bloody face and whilst this intrigued some, this also looked scary to some. A much more mechanized and methodological way of doing this was by using dermapen, a pen-like device with micro needles that is operated by a battery. These systems became more advanced with machines now doing the same process in a much more controlled manner using a vacuum to reduce pain whilst causing micro-wounds with hundreds of microneedles, simultaneously infusing serums into the skin layers.

The dermafrac treatment does just this. It creates several microchannels in the skin penetrating the skin at the right depth, just below the crucial dermo-epidermal junction where collagen synthesis takes place and above the capillaries and nerve endings. This makes the treatment blood-free and pain-free. Unlike other micro-needling procedures, the serums are infused directly into the skin through the microchannels.

The serums that can be infused into the skin vary as per the skin concern. Hydrate has hyaluronic acid, targeting skin hydration mainly, lighten has kojic acid for skin brightening and pigmentation concerns, rejuvenate has peptides for skin glow and rejuvenation whilst clarify has salicylic and lactic acid for those with acne.

Since Dermafrac treatment stimulates collagen, you will see benefits such as an increase in skin hydration, improvement f fine lines, open pores, brightness, suppleness and glow.
Usually, your doctor may recommend a course of 4-6 sessions each done one month apart to improve skin texture and tone but may also sometimes combine this with other procedures such as peels, fractional lasers and other treatments to address your skin concerns.

If you are on retinol products or creams or isotretinoin you must let your doctor know and it may be prudent to wait a couple of weeks if you have done another skin procedure or have been exposed to sun and got a tan. This treatment is contraindicated in those that are pregnant or lactating. Common side effects seen temporarily on the day are swelling, redness and a mild burning sensation. Makeup must be avoided for 24 hrs post-procedure.

Why should you do dermafrac treatment?

If you have any of the above concerns such as skin dullness, open pores, fine lines, dry skin or want to improve pigmentation, spots and improve skin elasticity by collagen stimulation, then dermafrac is a safe procedure that can also enhance the effectiveness of your home use serums and creams