About Us
Professional Micro Needle Derma Roller for Face and Body
The AcuLift Derma Roller™ utilizes extremely fine, micro needles. According to clinical studies, micro needling penetrates the skin just enough to stimulate collagen and elastin production, without injury to the skin. Based on these principles, AcuLift Derma Roller™ may be very beneficial for diminishing the signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles, acne scar treatment, stretch mark removal, hair loss, tightening loose skin and cellulite treatment.
Clinical studies have shown that micro needling may be just as effective as treatments such as laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, chemical peels, IPL™, Fraxel™ or CO2 laser in stimulating elastin and collagen production. Unlike these treatments however, the epidermis (the protective layer of the skin) is preserved.
With the AcuLift Derma Roller™ there is no downtime, and most users report no pain. Studies also show that using a micro needle roller such as the AcuLift Derma Roller™ before applying topical serums or lotions may increase the effectiveness of the product up to 200 times.
The Chinese have known for centuries that needing the skin has a positive effect on its thickness, elasticity and suppleness. As early as the Sung dynasty acupuncture facial rejuvenation techniques were used by the empress and emperor to maintain a healthy youthful and yet natural look to their skin.
The AcuLift™ derma roller and related micro needling products are of the highest quality, micro needle devices available in the US. As a division of AcuHealing LLC, all products are available both to the public and to professionals (see wholesale pricing).
Michelle Gellis
Acupuncture Physician
The Chinese have known for centuries that needing the skin has a positive effect on its thickness, elasticity and suppleness. As early as the Sung dynasty acupuncture facial rejuvenation techniques were used by the empress and emperor to maintain a healthy youthful and yet natural look to their skin.
The founder of our company, Michelle Gellis is a Licensed, Board Certified acupuncturist and a nationally recognized instructor in the art of acupuncture facial rejuvenation. Looking for a way for her patients to enhance and maintain their treatments at home, Ms. Gellis investigated the availability of a safe, effective, easy to use, at home device. The AcuLift™ derma roller was the answer. This roller enabled her patients to accelerate their results and also work on areas not limited to the face.
The AcuLift™ derma roller and related micro needling products are of the highest quality, micro needle devices available in the US. As a division of AcuHealing LLC, all products are available both to the public and to professionals (see wholesale pricing).
Our goal is to make collagen induction therapy (micro needle skin therapy) widely available for men and women who are interested in a non-invasive safe, affordable way to improve the appearance of their skin or hair. AcuHealing LLC also holds training classes for acupuncturists, doctors, nurses and estheticians who are interested in learning the art of facial rejuvenation for using AcuLift™ products.
Studies:
- Gill, H.S., Denson D.D., Burris, B.A. & Prausnitz, M.R. (2008). Effect of microneedle design on pain in human subjects. Clin J Pain. 24(7), 585-594.
- Fernandes, D. (1996). Upper lip line treatment. Paper presented at the ISAPS conference Taipei, Taiwan.
- Badram, M.M., Kuntsche, J. & Fahr, A. (2009). Skin penetration enhancement by a microneedle device (Dermaroller) in vitro: Dependency on needle size and formulation. European journal of pharmaceutical sciences. 3, 6, 511-523.
- Aust, M.C., Knobloch, K., Reimers, K. Redeker, J., Ipaktchi, R., Altintas, M.A., Gohritz, A., Schwaiger, M. & Vogt, P.M. (2010). Percutaneous collagen induction therapy: an alternative to treatment for burn scars. Bruns. Sep 36(6), 836-43. Epub 2010 Jan 1
- Kim S.E., Lee, J.H., Kwon, H.B., Ahn, B.J. & Lee, A.Y. (2011). Greater collagen deposition with the micro needle therapy system than with intense pulsed light. Dermatol Surg. Mar 37 (3), 336-341.
- You, S.K., Noh, Y.W., Park, H.H., Han, M., Lee, S.S., Shin, S.C. & Cho, C.W. (2010). Effect of applying modes of the polymer microneedle -roller on the permeation of L-ascorbic acid in rats. J Drug Target. Jan 18(1), 15-20.
- Dhurat, R, Sukesh M.S, Avhad G, Dandsale, A., Pal, A., Pund P.A. A randomized evaluator blinded study of effect of microneedling in androgenetic alopecia: A pilot study. Int J Trichol, 2013;5:6-11.
- Schwartz et al, 2006, internet paper. Abstract reflections about COLLAGEN-INDUCTION-THERAPY (CIT) A Hypothesis for the Mechanism of Action of Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) using Micro-Needles; 1st edition February 2006. 2nd Revision January 2007 Horst