The Nova Clinic

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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does the skin or Derma Roller work?
A. The skin or Derma Roller is an instrument consisting of a heavy duty plastic roller head covered in 192 high quality stainless steel acupuncture needles.

The Nova Derma Skin & Scalp Roller has the following actions. The needles are designed to penetrate the stratum corneum, conium the hard outer surface of the epidermal layer of the skin, body or scalp. Hundreds of tiny channels are created through the stratum corneum, which facilitate the passage and absorption of your skin care product, or minoxidil for hair restoration into the dermis, to maximize its absorption. It gently exfoliates excess skin cells which contribute to hair follicle malnutrition, scaring or premature aging, and ultimately hair follicle failure, wrinkles, stretch marks, cellulite and scars. The roller stimulates blood flow to the surface, gives a skin massage, cleans out the pores and stimulates collagen re-growth.

Q. Does it hurt?
A. The needles on the Nova Skin & Scalp Roller are long enough to assist in the penetration of your skin care product, but will not damage the skin or scalp in any way. It is normal for the skin or skin or scalp to be a little sensitive when scalp rolling is first commenced, but most people report no problems after 1 week.

Q. So do you have to use an anaesthetic gel?
A. Some people use the gel for cellulite and face needling. Others feel it is not necessary and claim that the roller is a little irritating or tickles, and then you get used to it, in other words not painful. So it is trial and error and varies from one person to the next.

Q. Do you have to use a cream or product with the roller?
A. After rolling use a good quality product (cream or oil) with active (vitamins) ingredients, as after rolling the skin will absorb 84% of that product - compared to 4% without skin needling. The roller facilitates tiny channels/holes for it to literally go into the skin - painlessly. Needling stimulates blood flow and collagen re-growth. Skin care products used after rolling are extremely beneficial.

Q. How long to see results.
A. All skin is different so we cant give a definite time frame re results, but as you roll your skin will feel lighter, tighter and brighter almost immediately. If you are treating scars or wrinkles you will see results each week as they skin changes and collagen re-grows, then after 1-3 months deeper results.

Q. How long does the dermaroller last.
A. Our skin roller is very high quality so with care of the roller, and with continual use, it will last six months - the needles don't wear out as such as they are medical grade stainless steel, but with continual use they will eventually become blunt.

Q. Do you need to be more careful in the sun after rolling?
A. No, sun-sensitivity is not induced because of needling.

Q. What are the names used for needling?
A. Needling is also called Collagen-Induction-Therapy (CIT), Skin rolling, derma rolling, and skin needling, PCI micro needling (Percutaneous Collagen Induction), Micro needle Therapy and mesoroller.

Q: What about color changes on the skin that we may see some times.
A: Discolouration is rare and generally only a 'permanent problem' if a 2.0 or longer needle is used, I have never seen a permanent colour change, and we have been using the skinrollers in our clinic for some time. Changes in skin colour can also be because of toxins migrating to the surface and then the colour (patches) fade out as you keep rolling. Also old collegan fibres break down as you roll, and as the skin is uneven, there may look like changes in colour in patches, but this is temporary.New colour also comes to the skin naturally as you roll, as in a healthy glow as pores are cleaned out and new collegan grows, so that would be the colour you are supposed to be, as in a healthy skin tone. I wouldn't suggest you use any chemical on the colour change, just keep rolling and allow it to balance out naturally - if it ever occur s.

Q. So rolling creates channels or holes in the skin do they stay open and absorb dirt as well?
A. No the tiny channels quickly close over, within the hour.

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Q. Does the Derma Roller damage the skin?
A. No, there have been no reports of side effects with the Roller. The Nova Derma Roller penetrates the stratum corneum (top skin layer), where tiny needles form infiltration channels for a short space of time. The extreme slim needle-tips push the scales of the epidermis only aside, but they do not destroy them. The infiltration channels are closed in less than an hour. With shaving it's a fact that the sharp razor blades remove part of the stratum corneum but there are no reports that this centuries old procedure of ‘shaving' has any negative effect to the skin.

Q. How long should you roll?
A. The needling or rolling with the skin roller is not determined by time. More importantly are the numbers of roll-movements over a certain skin-area. Ten (10) roll-movements set 160 pricks per square centimeter (15 times about 240 pricks). It should not take more than 3-5 minutes.

Q. How should I roll?
A. With your free hand hold the skin putting it under some slight tension. Place the skin roller on the skin and roll with a constant movement to the end of the skin area. Roll two or three times over the same spot back and forth over the skin and in different directions.

For hair restoration roll only in one direction. If you roll backwards and forwards over the same spot you will tangle your hair in the roller. Always roll away from the hair root and use your hands to keep your hair out of the way as much as possible. Lift the roller slightly and move back to the beginning. Start counting the roller-movements until the procedure becomes a routine.

Q. Are there any side effects?
A. No. Unlike many other hair loss and body treatments, which require oral supplements with unknown potential side effects, the Nova Skin & Scalp Roller does exactly what it promises, by enhancing the penetration of Minoxidil/Rogaine for hair restoration or your skin care product for your face and body, by improving blood flow to the skin, scalp and hair follicle.

Q. Do I need to sterilize my roller after use?
A. Yes it is essential to keep your roller in a clean and sterile condition. Wash in hot running water after every use. Then once a week stand head first in half your plastic cylinder (that the roller comes in) of disinfectant for about half an hour. Shake of excess liquid and allow to dry on clean towel or paper towel. Store in clean sealed contained that is supplied. Don't ever share your roller due to probable cross contamination.

Q. What type of disinfectant should I use.
A. Just buy a small bottle of dettol from the first-aid section of your supermarket or pharmacy. Fill your plastic cylinder 1/4 full with dettol, and 1/4 water, so the cylinder is half full. Put roller in head first for about 1/2 an hour. This sterilizes your roller and the plastic cylinder you store it in.

Q. How can I obtain Minoxidol/Rogaine for hair restoration?
A. Minoxidil or Rogaine can be readily obtained from pharmacies throughout the world or may be cheaper on-line. There are also some natural hair restoration products on the market that have received good reviews, so you may like to experiment.

Q. How deep does the Derma Roller go into the skin?
A. The Nova Skin Roller only sets penetration channels into the epidermis. The roller will only go as deep as the short needles are. See diagram on Medical Stuff page.

Q. How often can the Nova Skin Roller be used and how long does the roller last?
A. It can be used daily without any harm to the skin. We recommend 5 days out of 7 each week. Some people do a treatment weekly or monthly as well, or only that. With time, even the strongest needle point will lose its sharpness. When this happens the roller should be replaced. Our Skin rollers commonly loose their sharpness after 6 months of use. Even the best razorblade or the best scalpel will gradually loose its sharpness, this is an unfortunate fact. However you will be pleased with the use that you will get out of your skin roller. Don't keep using the roller if the needles become blunted by lack of care of the product.

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Q. What Pressure is required to handle the Nova Derma Roller?
A. Apply a medium pressure only. Even when pressed hard to the skin the needles will not penetrate any deeper. The surface of the roller is always the limit.

Q. Can I treat my face and arms?
A. All areas of the face, neck and body can be treated.

Q. Can I reuse my Derma Roller?
A. Yes it can be used many times. The average shelf life, with continual use, is six months.

Q. Can I just buy a Derma Roller with my friend and we use it together?
A. No, never share your Derma Roller due to probable cross infection.

Q. What about scientific testing?
A. In 2006, Dr. Laaff, a dermato-pathologist, evaluated 20 blinded biopsies from a study performed by Dr. M. Schwarz, a plastic surgeon from Freiburg, into the effects of the Derma Roller on collagen and elastin formation. Biopsies were taken by Dr Schwarz from various parts of the body of 10 patients undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. A first 'control' biopsy was taken adjacent to the site that was needled with the Derma Roller (1.5 mm needle). Six to eight weeks later, another biopsy was taken from the needled skin. New collagen and elastin fibre formation was obvious and quite dramatic. On average, an increase of new fibres of 206% was observed by the pathologist and in one case a 1,000% increase was recorded. In the absence of any signs of overt tissue damage, a new hypothesis for a possible mechanism of action of CIT is proposed. See also Medical Stuff page on this web site.

Testimonials

Hello, I have been using the skinroller on my face from the Nova Clinic for 2 months now. Each morning I would roll and then apply an active moisturizer. Once a month I used the numbing gel and did a firmer job, the skin was a little tender after that, but not too bad. The anti-bacterial cream was very soothing. My aim was to stop having Botox every 6-8 months (at $500+ each time it could surely save me a great deal of money).
These are my results. My main concern were deep lines above my eyebrows, frown lines on my forehead, and some deep lines between my eyes/frown lines. I also had a few deep lines around my mouth. I have found that after two months the lines are dramatically smoother and not as deep. My forehead skin has tightened, I never expected that. I am very confident that as I keep going with this very easy and quick procedure I will be very happy with the youthful results. As I roll the whole face (it is very quick) I have also noticed an improvement in skin color, tiny wrinkles have gone completely and my skin looks firmer, younger and healthy.
Thank you Jenny I am very happy. Mary S. Mo, USA.

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Testimonial from Jenny, owner of the Nova Clinic: Hello everyone and welcome to our web site. Our staff have been using the skin or derma rollers in the clinic and selling them to clients for some time, we have seen astounding results. For me personally I roll each week day morning, that is 5 days out of 7, the skin needs to rest and heal up for a few days per week. Then I would roll once a month I use the anesthetic gel and do a firmer roll then. Personally I have found that my skin feels lighter, as if I have shed a layer, that sort of feeling. My face looks clear, bright and healthy. Lines and wrinkles, some sun damage and an age spot have gone completely. I especially love the way my skin feels after rolling, and this feeling lasts all day. I have been in this business for a long time and have to say this is the most positive, non-intrusive, non-invasive at-home treatment I have ever come across. And the results speak for themselves. I look forward to rolling each morning, it is painless, as I know how great the results are with the growth of new collegan.

Hi, a few comments/questions about my experience so far with your roller. I used the skin roller on a small part of my face where I had had a large red spot for the longest time that I couldn't get rid of and between the roller and a daily Neutrogena alpha hydroxyl scrub, it is rapidly disappearing - amazing. Getting the same results on a old scar on my hand as well - the top portion is starting to peel off. Amazing. I tried the roller (1mm) on my hands and wrists also about 3 weeks ago (I am pretty young but my hands look like I am 70 years old). I can see improvement in thickness no doubt.
Thank you for your time. Sent from BPB

I have been using the skinroller every second morning and am very happy with the results. I had quite obvious open pores on my nose, and though the skinroller was very irritating to use on there (for the first few weeks) I still did do it for a few strokes each time. I have found the pores have closed up dramatically in affect, I am so surprised, it was sort of gradual, I just noticed one day that they were not so obvious. My whole face has tightened as well, and the skin sort of feels new and light. Thanks so much for this great product. Maylee.

 

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