Medical needling
Medical needling is a cosmetic surgery procedure .
definition
The term refers to a procedure with which wrinkles and pitted changes in the skin can be treated.
method
The affected skin area is prepared with a cream containing vitamins A and C for at least 4 weeks before treatment. During the procedure, a small roller, which is equipped with numerous, individual short needles, is rolled back and forth over the skin area to be treated. This results in numerous stab wounds 1–3 mm deep without damaging the basement membrane . This method relies on the skin's own regenerative capacity. The visible effect occurs after a few weeks as soon as the skin cells have produced new collagen.
Pathophysiology
This stimulus of the small stab wounds triggers the formation of new collagen (percutaneous collagen induction), which then results in improved skin quality.
histology
The quantitative increase and qualitative improvement of the collagen fibers was demonstrated 6 months after the treatment.
advantages
- the treatment can be carried out under local anesthesia
- no open wound
- short healing time
- no photosensitivity
- no risk of hypo- or hyperpigmentation
disadvantage
- local swelling
- Discoloration of hematoma
literature
- ↑ M. Aust, Fernandes D. et al .: The percutaneous collagen induction through "Medical Needling" . In: "Plastic Surgery." 10, 2, 2010, pp. 91–97
- ↑ Dr. Baetge, Nuremberg Clinic: Wrinkle treatment through medical needling. Retrieved September 23, 2016 .