Each of the thousands of tiny puncture wounds induces the release of growth factors that begin
the process of wound healing. These factors stimulate new collagen and elastin growth in the
surrounding skin. New collagen and elastin production is the goal of all skin resurfacing and
rejuvenation treatments.
New collagen production can continue for up to 12 months, resulting in an improvement in skin
firmness and texture and a softening and lifting of scars and wrinkles.
· Vitamin A and C are essential for collagen production and sun damage reversal. It is impossible
to achieve high concentrations of vitamin C in the skin by taking tablets orally.
Therefore you will be recommended to use skin care products at home that contain high
concentrations of these vitamins to enhance your results.
· Numbing cream and a cooler can be used to manage discomfort associated with deeper
treatments.· After the treatment, skin may appear red, swollen, moist and sensitive for
various periods depending on the depth of your treatment. A light graze consisting of tiny
crusted areas that feel rough and look tanned may occur. Skin may feel tight and dry. Varying
amounts of flaking/peeling may occur as healing progresses.
Laser balm is applied as healing occurs over 2-3 days depending upon the depth of the treatment.
· Pure Mineral Makeup can be worn after 2-3 days, however it is recommended to keep the skin moist to assist with healing. It is important to protect your new skin from the sun by applying a broad spectrum SPF 15+ sunscreen daily.
· Generally a minimum of 3-4 treatments are required to achieve improvements in skin firmness
and texture. Improvement of scars may take 5 or more treatments.
· Results accrue gradually because collagen production takes time. Most clients notice an
improvement in their skin tone and texture within 6-8 weeks of each treatment.
· Dermapen is suitable for fine lines, dull skin, sun damaged and ageing skin, enlarged pores,
acne scars, chicken pox scars and surgical scars (more than 6 mths old), as well as for
tightening and smoothing of skin on the face, hands, neck and chest. Skin needling can be performed on all skin types and colours and on all parts of the body.
· Skin needling is NOT suitable for those who have been on Roaccutane in the last 6 months,
have active acne, open wounds, infections, psoriasis or dermatitis in the area to be treated, have
uncontrolled diabetes, are pregnant or breast feeding, or who are prone to keloid scars or other
abnormal wound healing.
· Smokers should be aware that smoking compromises the body’s ability to grow new collagen.
· As with any treatments that punctures the skin, infection, pigment changes and scarring are
remote risks.
· This means that skin needling can be safely performed on all skin types (fair to darker skin)
and that it may be a safer treatment for sensitive thin skinned areas such as the
neck and chest.· Dermapen is a cost effective and low downtime skin
rejuvenation treatment option.
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