The Dermapen is used in conjunction with PRP and PPP in the video above. The Dermapen 3 is a motorized microneedling device that can produce over 1300 dermal penetrations per second. The micro-injuries that are created cause an inflammatory response that ultimately causes collagen production. The injury to the dermis is fractional, only a small […]
2019 UPDATE: State-of-the-Art Acne Scar Treatments
Acne scarring has significant debilitating effects on one’s overall self-worth and confidence. Millions in the US are affected. There have been improvements in techniques and energy devices in past few years which have led to better outcomes for acne scar treatments. Subcision – This is process of breaking up deeply tethered scar bands associated mainly […]
The Genius is Truly a Huge Step Forward for RF Microneedling
The initial studies of radiofrequency microneedling (RFM) were performed by Hantash et al. in 2009. What Hantash was able to demonstrate was that RFM produced a fractionated radiofrequency thermal zone (RTZ) with coagulated tissue surrounded by normal tissue. Overtime, multiple growth factors and inflammatory components led to complete replacement of the RTZ with neocollagenesis and […]
Subcision of Acne Scars – Revisiting an Old Technique
Acne scarring is a significant psychologically debilitating disease affecting millions in the US, approximately 1% of the adult population in one study. Treatments for acne scars include: Lasers RF Microneedling Fillers TCA Cross Subcision Microneedling PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) PDO Threads (?) Most of these techniques are based on trying to make the disorganized collagen […]
Dermapen – Advanced Microneedling for Skin Tightening, Wrinkles, Acne Scars, Stretch Marks, and Improving Elasticity of Skin.
[youtube=http://youtu.be/a63rF6Gb8kY] The Dermapen is used in conjunction with PRP and PPP in the video above. [youtube=http://youtu.be/aaCTrLr2wB0] The Dermapen 3 is a motorized microneedling device that can produce over 1300 dermal penetrations per second. The micro-injuries that are created cause an inflammatory response that ultimately causes collagen production. The injury to the dermis is fractional, only […]
Dr. Steve Weiner: “FINALLY…A Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening Device that Makes Sense. Infini by Lutronic.” Includes an overview of the RF skin tightening industry.
[youtube=http://youtu.be/yoNqal9Y54Y] [youtube=http://youtu.be/8JGuWHG6n8I] [youtube=http://youtu.be/pKKAZC4RqrQ] Dr. Weiner’s White Paper on Infini (more medical terms and more detailed than blog) Dr. Weiner explains why Coagulation is so important in tightening skin Radiofrequency use in medical treatments has over a 70 year history. It has been used for multiple applications but the most exciting innovations recently have been […]
