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Yes the micro needling craze is definitely here. You will find most Day Spa’s will have a roller treatment. Medical Spa’s and Dermatologists understand cosmetic procedures that are less invasive then surgery etc. like the the office of Dr. Johnsen at the Utah Eye & Facial Plastic Surgery. However they will also be using lasers treatments that provide effect treatments but cost more to purchase upfront and they have to pass on that expense to the customer so procedures cost more for the clients. Ablative vs. non ablative simply refers to the surface of the skin. Are they burning the stratum of the epidermis and “re-surfacing” or not? The Dermapen product is a non-ablative treatment. We do not burn and take off the epidermis. This technique is effective for generating new tissue but the down-time and pain for the client is the much, much less. The Dermapen does not cause a burn but the end result is the same. We are damaging dermal layers of the skin where fibroblasts are found near blood vessels. This damage causes a healing reaction and is the driving force behind CIT. Collagen regrowth is most effective the deeper we can pierce the skin. Other lasers use light or ultra sound or heat to do this. The Dermapen uses micro needles. The treatment is less painful yet still creates the CIT response that is responsible for skin tightening and rejuvenation. Typical downtime is 24 hours vs. 7 to 10 days for a fraxel or CO2 laser. The Aesthetician community that typically work in …