This pilot study will expand knowledge and application needling using the Epistamp device for the improvement of a new vitalized epidermal layer with new vibrant active cells, supported by more robust collagen and elastin fine lines, deep wrinkles, and collagen production.
This pilot study will expand the knowledge and application needling using the Epistamp device and its benefits for improving the appearance of fine lines, deep wrinkles, and collagen production. The pilot aims to objectively measure skin quality using the Derma Scan, photographs and provide objective data showing improvement by way of the Universal Skincare Institute Blood Flow Scale.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
The patient's entire face will be treated with the Straberi Epistamp needling device. The following settings will be used as a treatment protocol. Needle length between .02- 1.55 mm
Lavish
New York, New York, United States
The Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS)
The Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) is a 5-point scale rating global aesthetic improvement in appearance, compared to pretreatment, as judged by the investigator 5 point scale ranging from 1 to 5 with 5 = The appearance has worsen compared with the original condition and 1 = Excellent corrective results investigator.
Time frame: 6 months
Overall Skin improvement assessed by Derma Scan
The Derma Scan System utilizes two special lighting systems (RGB +UV) and smart skin analyzer software that allows two images (before and after care) to be compared side by side, which can be used to detect the changes in skin.
Time frame: 6 months
Photographs
Digital imaging device using a grid background with controlled lighting and setting to grade acne scar improvement on a quartile grading scale(1 = 1% to 25%, 2 = 26 to 50%, 3 = 51 to 75%, 4 = \>76% improvement).
Time frame: 6 months
To evaluate the impact on the quality of life (DLQI)
The Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire (DLQI) is 10 questions were asked to the patients and score is 0-3 for each question. The DLQI is calculated by summing the score of each question resulting in a maximum of 30 and a minimum of 0. The higher the score, the more quality of life is impaired.
Time frame: 6 months
Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS)
The Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale assesses the presence and severity of wrinkles at rest in a rating scale from 0 to 4, where 0 means no visible wrinkles, 1 means minimal wrinkles, 2 means shallow wrinkles, 3 means moderately deep wrinkles and 4 means very deep wrinkles.
Time frame: 6 months
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