Skin needling with Dermapen™ stimulates the bodies own natural healing process to produce collagen. This improves the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring and stretch marks. Skin feels plump and hydrated.
Dermapen™ is a pen like device with multiple fine needles that puncture the skin. The depth of the needles can be varied to accurately target different areas of the skin. As a response, the body’s natural healing process is stimulated to form new collagen and elevates the skin from below. This is particularly beneficial for acne, burns and surgical scarring.
Dermapen™ is superior to traditional skin rollers as the vertical needle arrangement causes less trauma to the skin. The depth of needle penetration can be adjusted to more delicate areas. This results in improved wound healing and less discomfort.
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Questions we can answer?
we want you to make a confident and informed decision
What is Skin Needling?
What happens at my first visit?
We will ask you to complete a health questionnaire on arrival.
We like our clients to know why changes happen over time and why that influences the choice of treatments now and into the future.
Treatment can be done on the same day but some clients like to take some time to consider the information provided. What matters most to us is you have all the information needed to make a decision that you feel happy and confident about.
What should I do before my treatment?
Please cleanse your face before arriving and come make up free.
Wear loose clothing.
Will it hurt?
The are 10 very fine needles on the top of the Dermapen. While it is not painful, most people experience a prickly sensation which is most noticeable in the forehead area.
The skin may feel a little sensitive in the days following treatment but generally the procedure is very well tolerated.
What are the potential side effects and complications?
- pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- breast feeding
- with active infection in the area to be treated
- who are unwell at the time of treatment
- under age 18yrs
SIDE EFFECTS
- redness from mild to very red for 24-48 hours.
- swelling
- bruising is a possibility any time the skin is pierced.
COMPLICATIONS
- Infection at the injection site is rare
Your safety is paramount. This is why we take time at your consultation to know your health history, assess the potential for complication and discuss the treatment fully with you. While complications are rare it is essential for you to make an informed medical consent.
We use best practice techniques to provide the safest environment and procedure.
Please plan your treatment away from important events.
How long will it last?
- Your general health and skin health
- The area being treated.
A course for 3-5 treatments at 4-8 week intervals is recommended.
When will I see a result?
As a guide 2-5 treatments is recommended to achieve noticeable results.
Over the weeks after treatment the skin feels more hydrated, smoother and improved collagen production occurs.