Beautiful Desire Of Instant And Dermaroller Trends That Potentially Save Dangers

The use of dermarollers has been popular with the public lately. However, if used by non- beauty experts, it can cause harm. (Unsplash)

JAKARTA Having a beautiful and smooth face is the dream of all women. But unfortunately there are times when this makes people less careful in choosing beauty clinics.

The skin care industry is experiencing rapid growth in at least the past decade. This is driven by the increasing awareness of the public to care for the skin, so that beauty clinics are mushrooming.

But there are other impacts amid increasing public interest in aesthetic clinics. Starting from the circulation of beauty products that contain dangerous ingredients, treatment measures that do not comply with safety standards, to the emergence of fake doctors or in medical terms called doctors.

As is being discussed recently, when the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation of the Metro Jaya Police revealed a case of illegal beauty therapy practices in South Jakarta with the mode of eliminating the face wipeng.

The results of the initial examination showed that the pedermaroller and anesthesitic cream had no distribution permit, and it turned out that the perpetrator with the initials RA was not a doctor, while the other perpetrator with the initials DNJ turned out to be not a medical worker.

"It is suspected that RA and DNJ have committed a criminal act by intentionally producing or distributing pharmaceutical preparations that do not meet the standards," said Director of Criminal Investigation at Polda Metro Jaya, Police Commissioner Wira Satya Triputra.

Recently, only one of the many fake beauty clinics suspected of having problems in Jakarta. Cheap maintenance costs and instant results are the capital for illegal aesthetic clinics to attract patients.

Even though any medical action, including beauty treatments, carried out by health workers who do not meet the standards, is very risky. Moreover, such as in cases of illegal beauty clinics in Jakarta, it is proven that they use an unauthorized tender and anesthetic cream.

Dermatologist & Venerology Specialist Dr. Muji Iswanty reminded the potential dangers of therapy for beauty care of merollers and mercury in cosmetics if used by non-professional workers.

"What is worrying is that these practices and materials are used by people who do not have competence. There are all standards for implementing aesthetic health activities," Muji said in a webinar organized by the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) on Friday (13/12/2024).

Furthermore, Muji reminded the public to understand all information before using medical tools or drugs, including cosmetics. Basically, said Muji, cosmetics are products used to clean, maintain, or beautify body parts.

But because it is based on the desire to get instant results, not a few people are tempted to go to more intensive care, one of which is the meroller, which has become a trend lately.

Citing Care, dermarollers are a tool to stimulate the production of collagen on the skin. This tool is usually used by doctors in the microroneedling (micro jar) procedure. Dermarollers can provide a variety of benefits for beauty, ranging from removing wrinkles, flattening skin tones, to shrinking pores.

Dermaroller is wheel-like, coated with very small needles. The wheel is connected to the handle or handle, making it easier for users to roll the wheels on the skin's surface.

Although many dermarollers are sold freely at online stores and beauty stores, their use for microronewling still needs to be done by competent dermatologists and beauty doctors. The goal is to reduce the risk of side effects.

"Use of this tool inappropriately can cause infection or damage to the skin. Plus the use of cosmetic products that contain harmful ingredients, such as mercury and hydroquinone in bleached creams," said Muji.

In line with Muji, dermatologist dr. Arini Astasari Widodo also reminded that beauty care therapy that is currently popular must be carried out by professional medical personnel who have competence in the field of dermatology or medical aesthetics.

"Beautificate certification from short courses is not enough to perform medical actions such as adermaroller, laser, or filterer," said Ariani.

Regarding the large number of people who are more tempted by cheap prices and promises of instant results so that they have an unofficial clinic, according to Ariani, this cannot be separated because of the lack of public understanding of differences between professional medical personnel and non-medical practitioners. In addition, many illegal clinics often promote over-education services without education about the risks.

In some areas, the limited access to dermatology clinics is also one of the driving factors for people who have consultations at illegal clinics without considering security.

For this reason, Ariani reminded the public to check clinical credentials and doctors before carrying out procedures and to ensure that clinics and official practice permits from the Health Office, and the doctor in charge have a Registration Certificate (STR) and a Practice Permit (SIP).

Dermatologist & Venerology Specialist Dr. Muji Iswanty added, in every beauty treatment it requires a process with varying time between one patient and another. Therefore, he invites the public not to be tempted by the lure of instant results that are often done by doctors or illegal beauty clinics.

He appealed to the public to always consult a dermatologist or competent beauty expert before using any treatment products or procedures, including a drummer and bleach products that contain harmful chemicals.

"Beautiful skin is healthy skin, and to get it requires routine care, so it's not instant results. With a better understanding of these risks, we can be wiser in choosing beauty treatments that are safe for our skin and health," concluded Muji.