What is Dermapen Micro Skin Needling Treatment? [Updated 2020]

By Mary Basiadima, 5 June 2015

Microneedling is one of our most treatments across our Laser

has been around for many years. and is an established part of many peoples skin .

It has been done by hand with a rolller.  Over the last few years technology has the method with state of the art devices which deliver better outstanding results.

. This is the brand we use at Premier Laser. Because of the Dermapen’s many people now call the of microneedling or micro skin !.

We have been performing microneedling with the Dermapenn device for over 5 years at our and we have seen grow in every year.

Like the popularity has partly because of the it gets from celebrities and influencers on social media. This publicity would not go far if it was not backed up by fantastic .

And Dermapen microneedling !.

It is proven to be effective for ,, and a wide range of skin issues. It will leave you with fantastic smooth and skin.

Micro Skin is a type of . Which means that it makes for your skin. It lots of tiny surgical steel penetrating the skin thousands of times per minute of pain free straight micro injuries.

Unlike by hand, with you can set the depth of the needles from 0.5 to 2.5mm to penetrate deeply into the skin or just below the surface.

This means you can tailor the to go gentler around parts of the skin, like the eyes, and deeper around areas and areas that need special attention like scarring.

Although are used the is pain free. An anaesthetic gel is applied before treatment and this numbs any potential pain.

The Dermapen is a version of the traditional derma roller.  Being motorised means quicker, more precise needle then by the old fashioned dermal roller which is done by hand.

The the skin at the same depth, straight up and down so the micro are all the same size. With hand rolling this can vary and you are more reliant on the skill and expertise of the doing the .

also causes different shaped micro injuries as the are rolled a ‘v’ shaped crater rather then the cleaner straight line the device does.

This will affect healing as the wound is not as clean.

The of the treatment is to the collagen in your skin, which can help scar repair, and and the overall look of the skin.

How Is Dermapen Different To Other Micro Skin Needling Treatments?

was revolutionary 5 years ago, and still is in 2020. It takes the of wound repair and combines it with the already and derma roller. has made micro skin much more precise, less painful, safer and easier.

The results you get from Dermapen are providing you with faster and  longer results compared to other micro needling .

What Does Dermapen Micro Skin Needling Treat?

Dermapen Micro Skin Needling is versatile and fantastic for a wide of issues including;

The can be used on nearly all areas of the body.

This includes the

on the size, age and depth of your stretch marks and the size of the area being treated, the can take up to 90 minutes.

We that for stretch marks you would need up to 10 treatments provided around a month to a month and a half apart.

The can achieve to that of laser, , laser resurfacing and skin peels. The only is  you don’t have any of the same negative side effects or downtime to deal with.

for acne 6 which are provided 6 weeks apart.

Dermapen can also be used  for :

For skin we you have 4-6 treatments 4 weeks apart.

There are many benefits or microneedling including;

What Does The Treatment Involve?

When you come in for your treatment all you need to do is sit back and relax while your dermal practitioner moves the Dermapen around the area you are having treated.

If you’re our fantastic new Dermapen Micro Skin Needling Treatment, please give us a call to book a consultation and we’ll get you scheduled in for your first step to brighter, fresher, looking skin.

Microneedling before and after

Microneedling Risks & Side Effects

Done in the hands of an practitioner you should not experience any pain.

Side or down time from microneedling treatments include minor skin irritation for some people immediately after that may last 2-3 hours. Your skin may feel like it has been sun burnt, feeling warmer and tighter then usual.

lasts up to 12 hours but can last 3-4 days.

Risks include scratching or burning pain and irritation, and inflammation, marks, and even bleeding and may occur.

How many sessions will i need?

With most skin treatments your skin will respond to a series of treatments spread evenly apart. Depending on what you are treating you may need up to six session spread a month apart for best results. Results are noticeable after just one session.

How much does microneedling cost?

Prices start from £183 at our London clinics

Aftercare

would be to treat your skin gently in the 48 hours following your treatment. Clean your skin at night with warm water and apply a light .

Avoid your face and avoid saunas, steam rooms and intense exercise and hot baths and .

Wear a SPF and avoid . Ask your practitioner if you have any questions about the risks , side effects and aftercare. They can advise you so you can minimize any irritation and help you get the best results.

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