Dermaroller and Laser Treatment Similarities and
Differences
Your skin is the biggest organ you have,
and it's also the only one that is located on the outside of your body. That
makes it doubly vulnerable. It can develop problems through the natural aging
process, and it can also be negatively affected by outside influence. So, it
should come as no surprise that most people seek out some sort of skincare
treatment at some point in life, often later in life. If you feel like now is
the time to do that, laser treatment is one option that you have. Another is
Dermaroller. Here are some things you should know about both their similarities
and differences.
They Can Serve Similar Skincare Purposes
On the similar side of things, both
Dermaroller and laser procedures can trigger collagen to be made within your
body. Collagen helps to keep the skin smooth and tight. The more collagen you
have, the less wrinkles you should have.
That being said, there are many different
types of laser treatments. Some of them cause an increase in collagen. Others
remove dead skin cells and debris from the top layer of skin, effectively
resurfacing it. In fact, some procedures are called laser skin resurfacing
procedures. Others can serve different purposes, such as systematically treating
old acne scars.
The Appointment Times for Each Are
Usually Similar
People who have used medical lasertreatment to cure their skin problems in the past
may have already told you that it only takes about an hour per session. The
absolute longest it should take is two hours. The same is true of Dermaroller
treatment.
Both Procedure Types Are Usually Done in
a Series
Lasers and Dermaroller treatments can work
well to treat wrinkles, skin sags, and other skin problems. However, they
aren't one-time treatments. They are usually prescribed in a series of
treatments that can span several months. So, you should be prepared for that,
regardless of which one you choose.
Their Operating Processes Are Completely
Different
The major difference between Dermaroller
and Laser treatment is that they work in completely different ways. Lasers use
light and heat to treat your skin and essentially . Dermaroller treatment,
which is also known as collagen induction therapy or micro-needling, doesn't
use heat or light. Instead, it uses a roller, as the name suggests. The roller
is studded with needles, but the needles are quite small. As they are rolled
over the skin, they do a tiny bit of damage to the cells, which causes the body
to respond by sending out collagen to repair the cells.
They Don't Cater to Identical Patient
Types
Due to the differences in how the two
treatment types work, they don't work for all patients. For example, anyone who
has oily skin might want to avoid heat-based laser treatments because they can
heat up the oils. That can lead to discomfort and possibly even blisters. So,
if your skin is oily, that might make Dermaroller a better choice for you.
Similarly, if you have a fear of needles, you might want to avoid Dermaroller
treatments and opt for laser therapy instead.