Dermastamp

It Treats

  • Tissue Regeneration
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Collagen Induction Therapy
  • Scar Reduction Therapy
  • Fine Lines
  • Wrinkles
  • Deep Wrinkles
  • Hyper - Pigmentation
  • Pore Size Reduction
  • Stretch Marks
  • Acne Scarring
  • Skin Tightening
  • Isolated Scarring
  • Hair Loss Therapy
  • PRP & CGF Therapy

COLLAGEN INDUCTION THERAPY

Collagen Induction Therapy procedure works by stimulating your own body's collagen. Your body will start to naturally regenerate the skin, working below the surface in the dermis. New skin cells are generated & blood supply is enhanced. It will only take up to 6 weeks before visible signs of regeneration are seen & the process will continue over the following months, providing you with a gradual & long lasting enhancement.

SCAR REDUCTION THERAPY

Scar Reduction Therapy procedure works by releasing old fibrotic scar tissue deep within the skin. Scar tissue is what creates visible scars on the skin's surface. The treatment will repair the skin naturally, working below the surface in the dermis. This takes time as new collagen & elastin fibres are formed, softening scars, generating new skin cells & enhancing blood supply. Results can be seen within 6 weeks, and a total of 70-80% improvement of scars.

PIGMENTATION & REDNESS

The Dermastamp increases its popularity due to its ability to provide new vigour and energy to the skin. The increased network of blood ensures the supply of extra nutrients and oxygen to the face, resulting in a glowing complexion. This process of angiogenesis helps to develop new blood vessels and helps to resolve insecure broken vessels.

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 study proved that there was a significant increase of melanocytes being stimulated from the endothelin cells (found within the broken vessels).

Although the study went on to recommend 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 would be the right course of action.

REJUVENATION

The Dermastamp increases its popularity due to its ability to provide new vigour and energy to the skin. The increased network of blood ensures the supply of extra nutrients and oxygen to the face, resulting in a glowing complexion. This process of angiogenesis helps to develop new blood vessels and helps to resolve insecure broken vessels.

POST TREATMENT

Immediately after your 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 a day post treatment. Your practitioner will prescribe post procedure skincare after the procedure to help soothe, calm and protect the skin. Continue to use for 5 days. After 5 days your skin should be completely back to normal. Commence active skincare on day 6.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

What is Dermastamp?

Dermastamp is treatment using very fine needles. It is a medical device used in micro needling to break down old scar tissue & 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-angiogenesis). The procedures are called Scar Reduction Therapy (SRT) & Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT).

What effects does the Dermastamp have on the skin?

The Dermastamp 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. Reduces disfiguring scars & acne scars, stimulates new collagen fibres, improves blood supply and harmonises pigmentation.

How is the Dermastamp procedure performed & does it hurt?

The skin is cleaned and afterwards numbed with an appropriate numbing cream so it should not hurt at all. Skin is thoroughly needled in such a way, that each skin part is needled about 15 to 20 times. An even flushing is the best indication for a perfect medical performance.

Can the Dermastamp be performed on any skin colour?

Since Dermastamp does not use thermal heat (unlike IPL & Lasers) it is safe to use on all skin types and all skin colours. There is no risk of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.

How often can the Dermastamp procedure be repeated?

For Collagen Induction Therapy we recommend to start with 3 treatments, but with a minimum separation time of 6 to 8 weeks between treatments. For Scar Reduction Therapy an average of 3 to 5 treatments are recommended, with an improvement of 70-80%. Unlike ablative procedures for facial skin only, the Dermastamp can be used on all skin parts of the body (neck, decollete, arms, legs, etc).

What are the side effects of a Dermastamp procedure?

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

Are there any risks of post-op infections?

Since the tiny pricking channels close within one hour, and provided the procedure is done under clinical conditions, post-op infections are very unlikely.

What is the down time after a Dermastamp treatment?

The inflammatory reaction of the skin is extremely short and fades significantly within hours from redness to pinkish that may last for 24 hourson average. In order to reduce visible redness, we recommend healing minerals, peptides and hyaluronic acid after the procedure, and to protect the skin with zinc based sun screen. We also recommend the use of mineral makeup to help with the healing.

What should I avoid on my skin?

To ensure the right healing environment, for 2-3 days avoid the use of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (for example - Glycolic Acid), Retinol, acidic or "active" ingredients.

What should I use on my skin after the Dermastamp treatment?

An Anti-Inflammatory Cleanser to soothe, Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate, Copper and Silver to help heal, Zinc to help heal but also to protect.

What is a homecare Dermaroller?

The Home Care Dermaroller have very short, fine needles, not more than 0.2 mm. The Home Care Dermaroller serves the following purposes:

a) To enhance active substance through the skin barrier(stratum corneum)

b) To improve and support results after and in between CIT treatments by: stimulating epidermal cells for proliferation that results in a faster renewal cycle of the epidermis and thickens the epidermal cell layers.

The Home Care Dermaroller will not stimulate collagen, but it helps to maintain a beautiful skin.

Does the Dermastamp have the same effect like Fractional Laser Therapy?

Yes, but the mechanism of action of 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 are "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 extreme 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 investment in lasers, both therapies have about the same results for facial treatments.