Skincare creams and serums only treat the outer layers of the skin, whereas Dermapen actually stimulates the production of the skin’s building blocks – collage and elastin – from within. Another benefit of micro-needling is that rejuvenated skin is better able to absorb the nutrients from skincare products. Therefore serums, eye creams, moisturisers and masks work more effectively.

Dermapen treatments can help improve acne scars caused by cystic acne and pimples. Severe acne scarring leaves the skin pitted and uneven. Dermapen reduces acne scars by promoting collagen and elastin production to create firmer and smoother skin.

During a Dermapen micro-needling treatment millions of tiny micro-channels have been made in the skin. It is therefore very important that you don’t touch your skin for four hours post-treatment. The treated skin must also be kept dry for six hours. Your therapist will recommend skincare products to promote healing.

Minor skin irritation, redness and swelling are the most common side effects post-procedure.

Though unlikely, more severe side effects may include:
Swelling
Discomfort where treated
Redness
Bruising
Dryness
Skin flaking

There is almost no downtime after a Dermapen treatment. Your skin will appear flushed and slightly red in treated areas. Most of the redness will subside within 24 hours. Light skin flaking may occur depending on your treatment’s intensity. In two to five days your skin will be completely healed and you will experience glowing skin.

Skin-needling is safe for all skin types because no harsh chemicals are used during the treatment which could cause a skin reaction. Contraindications to Dermapen include skin diseases such as psoriasis or eczema, open wounds or cystic acne, keloid scarring and pregnancy.

Treatments can be repeated every two to six weeks until the desired result is achieved. We recommend starting with three treatments. For anti-ageing, an average of four to six treatments are commended. Results can be seen from one to eight weeks after treatment. More significant results will occur after four to six treatments.

Your Sculptress therapist will thoroughly cleanse and sterilise the skin before a Dermapen skin-needling session. The treatment is minimally invasive and has little to no downtime post-procedure. It is considered safe for most people who are in overall good health. The exceptions are people on particular acne medications or for women who are pregnant.

Dermapen micro-needling kick-starts the production of collagen, which softens the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, improves skin sagging and reduces pore size. Acne scarring will improve from micro-needling, as will the overall texture of the skin, creating smoother, firmer, more toned skin. Micro-needling is mostly used on the face, but the décolletage and hands may also be treated during the same session.

The side effects post-treatment are minor and may include slight swelling and discomfort, redness or minor flaking of the skin. Slight bruising is possible in people with very sensitive skin prone to bruising easily.

Everyone heals differently, however clients usually begin to notice results as their skin starts to heal within four to seven days post-treatment.

Depending on your treatment schedule, within two to six weeks you will be ready for your next treatment where the positive results will compound towards clearer, brighter and smoother skin.

Having needles puncture your face might sound painful, but there’s actually little discomfort because of the Dermapen’s advanced technology. The vibrating effect of the Dermapen interrupts pain receptors in the skin, which makes the treatment relatively comfortable.

There is also no dragging or tearing feeling associated with traditional dermal rollers because the Dermapen makes a direct and precise puncture at a perfect 90-degree angle.

Fine needles encased in the Dermapen create multiple micro-channels in the skin at a precise depth. The minute punctures stimulate the skin’s natural wound healing response to produce collagen and elastin. These two proteins are vital for smooth, supple and youthful-looking skin.

Dermapen is an innovative anti-aging treatment designed to rejuvenate the skin, making it look smoother and more youthful.

Dermapen is the world’s most advanced skin needling technology. The treatment is relatively non-invasive, with minimal discomfort and is inexpensive.

The Dermapen is a pen-like tool, which your therapist will use to deliver tiny controlled micro-punctures to the skin. Don’t worry if you hate needles, you’ll never see them as they are encased within the pen.

Tiny punctures in the skin kick-start the skin’s wound-healing response to create new collagen and elastin; the building blocks of the skin. This effectively minimises fine lines and wrinkles, improves acne scars and rejuvenates the skin overall.