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What is microneedling?

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This is a minimally invasive procedure involving using a pen with fine needles to perform punctures on the skin (face, neck, décolletage). These punctures activate the self-repairing process, induce intensive regeneration, where fibroblasts are stimulated to produce new elastin and collagen

(therefore microneedling is also called Collagen Induction Therapy)

Furthermore, these punctures create micro-channels allowing the nutritional ingredients eg hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and minerals reaching deeper layers of the skin. The skin looks rejuvenated and moisturized. Skin elasticity, tone, and texture are improved.

Microneedling reduces pore sizes, scars and stretch marks.

This treatment is also good for acne scars and skin with broken capillaries.

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Why Dermapen?
Dermapen technology has significant benefits over dermal-rolling and fractional laser treatments, due to the minimal trauma to your patient’s skin. Dermapen microneedling gives skin the chance to spend more effort fighting the ailment itself, rather than any collateral damage caused by the procedure.

How does it work?
Dermapen 4™ glides over the skin creating millions of fine, vertical fractional channels up to 104%
faster than other microneedling pens. These channels can carry up to 80% more topical nutrients deeper into the skin. The micro-injuries trigger a natural process of repair, increasing the production of
collagen and elastin and visibly improving a wide range of skin concerns.

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Indications

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• fine wrinkles

• thin skin

• enlarged pores

• acne scars

• stretch marks

• dehydrated skin

 

 

Benefits:

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• skin quality improves (elasticity, tone, density and texture) as an result of increased collagen and elastin production

• thickening of the epidermis

• skin is hydrated, more radiant

• pores are reduced in size

• visible reduction of wrinkles and scars

• improved the appearance of stretch marks

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Contraindications

 

• pregnancy and breast feeding

• age <18

• cold sore

• psoriasis, eczema

• holidays/sun beds (4 weeks post sun exposure and 4 weeks before sun exposure is ok)

 

Side effects

 

• erythema, swollen area (1-2days)

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How does the procedure look like?  (approx. 1.5h)

 

• Consultation (skin assessment, indications, contraindications, side effects, results, post procedure care, patient’s questions) and signing the consent form

• makeup removal

• skin disinfection

• cavitation peeling

• skin disinfection

• numbing cream application

• cleansing and disinfection

• performing micro-needling on selected area (face, neck, décolletage) and administering a specific ampoule depending on the skin problem/expected result

• application of soothing face mask

• application of high quality cream with SPF 50 or natural collagen

• aftercare instruction/leaflet

 

How many treatments/sessions you need?

 

Usually 4 sessions (1 session every 4 weeks) following by either repeat 4 sessions annually or 1  maintenance session every 3-4 months is recommended

 

Generally visible results seen after 2nd treatment, although some people see the improvement after just one treatment.

*Results may vary from person to person.

 

Post treatment care

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• Immediately after the microneedling treatment the skin is slightly swollen and  red.

• Bruises may also   appear (very rarely) They will dissapear within 14 days. Arnika gel is recommended in bruised area.

• Use fresh towel just for yourself

• Change pillowcase

• Avoid sun exposure or sun beds for 4-6 weeks

• Do not have a contact with pets (avoid touching pets with your face)

• Apply moisturiser a few times a day

• Do not drink alcohol for 3 days as this may increase bleeding

• Do not fly a plane for 3 days

• Avoid visits to sauna, swimming pool and gym for 7 days (bacterial exposure)

• Use gentle cleansers

• Use a high-quality skin care cream to accelerate skin regeneration with spf 50

• Do not apply any make-up for 48 hrs