The Basics of Mesotherapy II: The Dermaroller

Dermaroller, or the Reliable Companion to Mesotherapy

In the second part of our article series we introduce you to the operating principle, benefits and risks of the Dermaroller, as well as its effect on hair loss. In case you missed the basics of mesotherapy treatment, you can catch up on it in our previous article.

What does the Dermaroller look like?

Let's start at the very beginning. The Dermaroller is a simple device that can even be easily used at home by hand; a cylinder is attached to its handle, studded with needles a few millimetres long. The derma roller was originally created to correct skin imperfections, but over time it was discovered that it androgenetic alopecia is also effective against (hereditary hair loss).

The Working Principle of the Dermaroller

We simply roll the device over the hair-deficient area, so the needles press against the tissue and also puncture it. This shows that the roller is fairly simple to use on its own; however, it does have some pitfalls, which we will discuss later. The question may arise as to why this is good at all. Hair growth is fundamentally based on genes that promote the development of new hair cells. For this, small openings are needed in the scalp and the rest of the body's skin, so that growth can begin within the hair follicles. The production of hair cells requires numerous chemical substances, in which the body's regenerative capacity plays a major role.

The Dermaroller takes advantage of exactly this ability: when the needles are rolled along the skin, small superficial wounds are created in the tissue. As a result, the body activates local immune processes to generate new skin in the damaged areas, releasing human growth hormone and other substances in the process. It is a well-established fact that with the right procedure, hair growth can be restarted in thinning areas, so visible results can be witnessed within a relatively short time.

It is especially important to emphasize the right procedure, since it is often not enough to rely on the device alone. One important step of mesotherapy is dosing the optimal "cocktail," which our experts put together during the consultation period. As in our previous article as we have already detailed, the substances to be injected into the scalp do not contain any additives, only the necessary elements.

At Home, or Not at Home?

Perhaps it's best to start this paragraph with the pricing of the Dermaroller, as that makes it easier to answer the question above. The product is priced across quite a wide range, both in Hungary and abroad. On average, the price of a roller ranges between HUF 5,000 and 25,000, but this only covers individual home use. Many people don't know (and are therefore disappointed with the product) that its effectiveness is largely due to clinical treatment adequate specialists with the help of. The treatment, including local anesthesia, can be completed in 30-40 minutes.

Of course, if someone would rather thicken their crown from the comfort of home, they will definitely come out ahead financially, since this method costs roughly a third as much. However, this option has significant drawbacks, because the person usually:

• cannot see certain parts of their scalp

• doesn't know how much pressure to apply (and for how long)

• cannot target the area at the same angle as a specialist

• without a consultation, one cannot know the correct needle size

• does not receive additional treatment, such as mesotherapy cocktails, or other regenerative therapy

It is the general opinion among dermatologists that microinjections into the skin are not worth doing at home, since any side effects that may occur are much harder to manage on your own.

Here is the at HairHungary we strive to inform our guests as broadly as possible about the options. If this method of mesotherapy has caught your interest, or if you haven't received an answer to your questions, please get in touch with us via the contact! For more useful information, follow our Facebook page!

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