21 mins
Tools of the TRADE
Smart Group
Using 25 hollow needle point microtips to deliver product into the skin, the Smart Meso machine claims to increase ingredient absorption by 84%. The tips reach just 0.5mm and do not draw blood, ideal for clients looking for skin rejuvenation without pain or downtime. The device also performs electroporation for deep dermal product penetration using a controlled electrical impulse, permeating the cell membrane for enhanced treatment results. A full face and neck treatment takes 30 to 45 minutes and a range of mesotherapy serums is available for use with the device.
Trade: £2,750
01344 411480
the-smartgroup.co.uk
Dermapure
Pure Rollering is the needling system from Dermapure. It uses 200 superfine titanium needles to various depths, depending on who is providing the treatment; the homecare roller reaches 0.25mm, the roller for “professional practitioner level” is 0.50 to 0.75mm, and the medical version reaches 1.5mm. Dermapure recommends use of the roller on clients with fine lines and wrinkles, congested skin, sun damage, and uneven skin texture.
Trade: £18.25 for the professional practitioner rollers
0845 246 4666 (Dermapure)
purerollers.com
Finishing Touches Group
Semi-permanent make-up brand Finishing Touches also has several devices for skin needling. The latest is Vytal Skin, a machine that performs needling compatible with three needle formations, depending on the client’s needs. The 0.3 metal needle is designed for a targeted treatment around the eyes, lips and forehead, while the 0.5 metal gives a deeper treatment and the 0.5 plastic needle plate provides gentle rejuvenation. The device’s handpiece can be programmed and monitors needle depth.
Trade: £1,500
01444 414744
finishingtouchesgroup.com
Crystal Clear
The Comcit Elite combines microneedling with cryo oxygen, ingredient infusion and oxygen infusion in one device. The disposable roller head uses needles ranging between 0.25 and 1mm, creating microchannels for the infusion of serum into the lower layers of the skin. Cryo oxygen is fed through the roller for simultaneous skin cooling during treatment, helping to reduce discomfort. The brand says Comcit treatments increase skin firmness, replace lost moisture and reverse damage caused by free radicals.
Trade: £12,499
0151 709 7227
crystalclear.co.uk
Rejuvapen
Rejuvapen NXT uses 12 superfine stainless steel needles at a depth ranging from 0.01 to 2.5mm. It has a digital control with nine speed settings and uses patent-pending tips that create a barrier between the needle cartridge and the device. The tip’s scalloped edge also helps reduce suction and clogging when the device is in action. Manufactured in the US, Rejuvapen is made from medical-grade aluminium and has an ergonomic, lightweight design to improve therapist comfort during treatment.
Trade: £1,600
03330 142434 (Skinbrands)
skinbrands.co.uk
Mesoestetic
The MCT Injector by Mesoestetic allows Level 3 therapists to perform the nappage intradermal mesotherapy technique. It uses precise technology for high needle penetration speed and performs micro-massage movements simultaneously to improve absorption of actives. The device can also be used on the body to address cellulite, stimulate lymphatic drainage and restore firmness to sagging skin. The brand has a range of actives to be used with the injector gun, comprising solutions for hydration, restructuring and restoring radiance.
Trade: £3,850
01625 529540 (Mesoestetic UK)
mesoestetic.co.uk
Environ
The Medical Roll-CIT from Environ was designed by brand founder and plastic surgeon Dr Des Fernandes. The patent-pending instrument has 1mm needles, comes in surgical packets and is exposed to gamma irradiation sterilisation. Environ also has a roller for home use (pictured) that can be retailed to clients, with 108 0.01mm ultrafine needles. It comes with a built-in cleaning cap for use with the brand’s Roll-CIT Cleaning Solution.
Trade: £65 for the professional roller, £68 for the home-use roller.
020 8450 2020 (IIAA)
iiaa.eu