What is Collagen Induction Therapy?

Our website explains Collagen Induction Therapy as: “… a minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure that involves the use of a micro-needling device. CIT is safe and effective on all skin types without the risk of discoloration. The micro-needling procedure can be performed by licensed qualified medical professionals including physicians, osteopaths and naturopaths.”

But what does that actually mean?

Collagen is a natural protein found in your body. It is in your skin and most of your organs. In the skin it is found in the dermal or middle layer, and it works with elastin to strengthen and firm skin. Collagen also works with keratin to provide skin strength, flexibility and resilience. Some scars or stretch marks are formed by the stretching and separating of the collagen fibers in the dermal layer of your skin. Tightening or creating more collagen fills the marks and scarring to create firmer and stronger skin.

Collagen Induction Therapy is a treatment method that helps the body create more collagen. The treatment method uses a Medical Dermaroller ® micro-needling device. The Medical Dermaroller ® is a medical device shaped like a roller. It has micro-needles spread in a specific pattern around the roller wheel. Your physician numbs your skin with an anesthetic and then rolls the Medical Dermaroller ® over the acne scars on your skin in a specific pattern. The micro-needles on the Medical Dermaroller ® pierce the skin to a depth that triggers your skin to produce more collagen to fill the micro-openings in your skin. As your natural collagen fills the openings it creates collagen fibers which fill the marks left by the scars and works together with your body’s own elastin and keratin. Together these three natural body proteins create firmer, stronger and healthier looking skin.

But what makes Collagen Induction Therapy different from other acne scar treatments?

Collagen Induction Therapy is helping your skin to heal itself. Some other scar treatment methods may try to tighten your existing collagen or use injected bovine collagen. Collagen Induction Therapy with a Medical Dermaroller ® device helps your body to create its own collagen to fill the marks left by scars. There are fewer and less frequent medical office visits, a faster recovery time and the effects are longer lasting.

Like any other medical procedure, choosing Collagen Induction Therapy with the Medical Dermaroller ® is a conversation you should have with your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for your individual needs.