Overview | Facts and benefits | Skin conditions | Questions for the doctor | Different Types of Dermapens | How Dermapen works | Treatment process and results | Risks and future care
Many of our patients at The Bombay Skin Clinic walk in requesting to undergo a beneficial Dermapen treatment. What is this treatment, you ask? Well, it is a microneedling skin treatment that helps to promote collagen production in the skin to correct a great number of skin woes. What’s more? There’s minimum downtime and almost no pain caused.
You will be astonished at the varied benefits and wondrous results this treatment has to offer. We will take you through all the details of a Dermapen treatment to help you understand it better.
Facts about Dermapen
We’d like to tell you about some important facts that you should keep in mind about the Dermapen treatment. It is a painless and non-invasive treatment that is ideal for getting firmer and brighter skin. The treatment only takes about one to two hours and it is a safe option for most people. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women or people who are taking certain medications for acne. We’d also like to tell you that an in-clinic Dermapen treatment is much more effective than an at-home roller treatment, as noted by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Benefits of Dermapen
You will truly be amazed at the range of benefits that you can reap from a Dermapen treatment. These include:
- Improves blood circulation
- Improves collagen production
- Promotes scar-less healing
- Enhances the effectiveness of topical creams with better penetration
- Uses non-allergenic needles
- Works on almost all skin types
- Work on several body parts like the scalp, face, body, neck, mouth, and more
Skin conditions that Dermapen can treat
The Dermapen can be used to address several skin issues like wrinkles and fine lines, acne, cellulite, scarring, pigmentation, stretch marks, and the like. It can also aid in the process of tattoo removal.
It can also be used for neck and hand rejuvenation, lip brightening, addressing pores, and alopecia areata or androgenic alopecia.
Questions to ask your dermatologist before going for a Dermapen treatment
We encourage our patients to ask us all the questions that come to their mind. This helps clear many doubts, making them better prepared for the treatment. The questions you should ask your dermatologist are:
- What is a Dermapen/microneedling treatment?
- Which Dermapen do you use?
- What can I treat with this procedure?
- How is the treatment performed?
- What results can I expect?
- Is it painful and is there any downtime?
- How long-lasting are the results?
- Is there a skincare routine to follow after the treatment?
Different types of Dermapens used by dermatologists
At The Bombay Skin Clinic, we use the Dermapen 4, which is the latest in microneedling technology. It helps in effective non-surgical reduction, remodeling, and/or removal of acne scars. The AVON technology of the Dermapen automatically calibrates the motor speed, pressure, and penetration for precise targeting. After the treatment, the skin will be far more even and smoother.
This is a breakthrough device that utilizes the most advanced needle cartridge innovation to vertically pierce the skin. It glides smoothly, creating millions of fine fractional channels up to 104% faster than any other microneedling device. These channels can carry up to 80% more topic nutrients deeper into the skin for better results and better skin nourishment. It works is faster and safer and produces optimal results. Thousands of practitioners endorse Dermapen as world-leading technology that helps to renew the skin.
The various other types of Dermapens used by dermatologists are the Dr. pen Ultima M5, the Angel Kiss, the Dr. Pen ultima X5, the Dr. Pen Ultima A7, and the Dr. Pen Ultima A6.
How a Dermapen works
As mentioned earlier, a Dermapen works with the use of fine needles. These needles create minute punctures in the surface skin of the treatment site but they do not penetrate any deeper. Once the wounds are created, the skin’s natural healing process is triggered, and new skin cells grow. The wounds cause the release of growth factors, as per the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. While repairing itself, new collagen and elastin growth results in rejuvenated skin. The old skin cells are replaced by new ones while the damaged skin dissolves.
Treatment steps
At The Bombay Skin Clinic, we request that you arrive for the appointment without any make-up on to get the most out of the treatment. We then get you to be comfortable while applying a topical anesthetic to reduce any chances of pain. Then, once that sets in, our qualified doctor will glide the pen-like Dermapen 4 device across your skin to make tiny pricks, which are called rejuvenating fractional micro channels. After this is completed, we apply a calming treatment or serum. You may spend some time in the clinic to heal better and then walk out soon.
How safe is the treatment and does it hurt?
There is no need to worry about this. We reassure all our patients that a Dermapen treatment is non-invasive and safe. While the device is passed over your skin, you can expect to feel some tiny pricks of the needles. But, we do administer an anesthetic, so the treatment area will be numbed prior to treatment. Most of our patients report having a painless experience.
Results to expect
This, of course, will vary from patient to patient. However, in a general sense, within six to eight weeks, you can notice refreshed skin. The results will continue to improve over time. At The Bombay Skin Clinic, we advise each patient about the results that they can expect for their type of skin. For noticeably smoother and more glowing skin, we recommend a number of repeat sessions.
Number of sessions required
Most patients find the results they desire from a single Dermapen treatment. However, based on different skin types and goals, you may require more than one session. We recommend coming in for three treatments after one month or six weeks for optimal results.
Risk/side-effects after the treatment
At The Bombay Skin Clinic, we make every effort to ensure that the treatment is risk-free and causes minimal discomfort or side-effects. It is a non-invasive treatment that is very safe and effective. Any side-effects like skin sensitivity may fade in a couple of days. We do like to notify our patients that the treatment can result in some stinging, itching, skin tightness, and erythema.
Immediate and future steps for skincare
Naturally, after the microneedling treatment, your skin will be more sensitive than before. As per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, your skin may be red for five days. So, you need to take extra care of it. To address any slight dryness, redness, or swelling, we recommend a skincare routine for each patient. You should not step out into the sun unless necessary and apply a mild yet effective sunscreen when you do. Skip make-up products for a few days if you can but make sure they have only mild ingredients. Also, avoid scrubbing your face or touching it too much for a few days to prevent irritation.
Closing paragraph
We, at The Bombay Skin Clinic, are excited to bring to you the Dermapen treatment, which can help tackle a range of skin woes. It is an advanced and innovative microneedling treatment that can truly enhance the quality of your skin. Walk into our clinic today and be prepared to take your aesthetic beauty to the next level!
References
- American Academy of Dermatology: https://www.aad.org/news/microneedling
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/want-to-restore-aging-skin-try-microneedling
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: https://jddonline.com/articles/dermatology/S1545961618P1010X/1
