Medical Needling – The gentle way against wrinkles and scars

Before the treatment

Only those who feel completely comfortable in their skin exude self-confidence and satisfaction. Wrinkles on the face and décolleté, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation, and scars can stand in the way of this well-being. Dr. med. Andreas Heckmann from Hanover presents a promising, cost-effective method that leads to a fresher and younger skin appearance in a gentle and natural way without a scalpel: Medical Needling.

Course of treatment

“This treatment method is revolutionary because it encourages the skin to renew itself from within,” explains the specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery. “We achieve this by moving a needle-equipped roller vertically, horizontally, and diagonally over the skin area to be treated under controlled pressure. The countless small needle pricks trigger a wound healing process, which in turn stimulates the skin cells to form new collagen. The result is that the skin becomes firmer and more elastic.” Medical needling, also known as percutaneous collagen induction therapy, can theoretically be used on all parts of the body and for all skin types. Significant improvements are to be expected in sun-damaged skin, acne and burn scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, and hyperpigmentation. Of course, a comprehensive consultation in advance is required to determine the extent to which the method is suitable for the respective patients and their wishes.

Risks and healing time

The duration of the treatment primarily depends on the severity of the skin changes. However, the procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis. The affected skin area is prepared with vitamin A and C for about four weeks beforehand to optimally support skin renewal. Since the upper skin layer is not removed and thinned like in laser treatments or skin abrasion with this method, the healing time is minimal and the skin's natural protection against environmental influences is preserved. According to Dr. Andreas Heckmann, Medical Needling is a gentle, natural, and low-risk method in the field of anti-aging treatment.