A local anaesthetic is applied on the skin to make the treatment comfortable. The skin roller is then passed over the treatment area multiple times. Skin needling can be used to improve the above skin conditions with less risk of skin pigment changes, especially with olive/darker skin types that commonly occur with laser treatment. Usually 2-5 sessions are required for the optimal result. Areas that can be treated are – The face, hands, neck, back and chest can be treated with skin needling; but most commonly, only the face is treated. Suitable candidates for skin needling – Are those with acne scarring, fine lines and those looking to improve skin texture and tightness. It can be used on all skin types and from light to dark skins. As opposed to laser treatments, there is less chance of pigmentation problems after the treatment. It is not suitable for people who have open cuts, wounds or sun-burnt skin. How the treatment feels – Most patients describe derma roller as ‘uncomfortable’ but not painful. To make the treatment comfortable a topical local anaesthetic can be used. Most non-surgical treatments work on the principle of superficially damaging or causing minor trauma to the skin and forcing the body to heal itself by stimulating the body’s natural collagen reproduction. As we know, collagen, God’s gift to good skin, gets reduced and destroyed by age and the sun. Derma roller also tightens the skin and reduces pigmentation and improves sun damaged skin. Possible side-effects – Generally, you will experience some redness of the skin for a few hours after the procedure.