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Mar 12
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A Guide To Dermapen Microneedling Treatment

How Does The Dermapen Work?

Percutaneous collagen induction (PCI), also known as collagen induction therapy (CIT).The Derma pen requires puncturing the skin numerous times, giving little puncture wounds.

These tiny punctures stimulate restoration via the wound healing cascade.

How Many Micro-Needling Treatments Will I Need?

For many patients, it is recommended on average to receive 3 to 6 treatment appointments with the Dermapen to have a visible improvement, between your first appointment and your desired results, you will notice a gradual improvement of the treated condition, usually within 6 to 8 weeks of your first appointment. For more personalized outcomes, please ask your 369 Laser specialist for more details

How Often Should You Do A Dermapen Treatment?

The frequency of Micro-needling is advisable to repeat every 4-6 weeks until you reach the wanted results. Mild and superficial treatments are spaced out every 2 to 4 weeks. For more advanced procedures like for scars, anti-ageing, wrinkles reduction may be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks

We recommend starting with three treatments for collagen induction but with a minimum separation time of 4 to 6 weeks between treatments. For scar removal, an average of 3 to 6 treatments is advisable.

What Results Can I Expect From A Dermapen Treatment?

The benefit of having the treatment done is an overall rejuvenation of the skin treated. The other advantages of having the treatment are significant, including

Decrease in wrinkles and fine lines on the face, neck, hands and body, Improvement in overall skin tone and texture, reduced pore size, reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation, an increase in overall skin elasticity and reduction in stretch marks. You will notice brighter, firmer skin, as well as an increase in overall skin elasticity.

What Can I Expect Following The Micro-Needling Treatment?

Up to 48 hours after the procedure you may experience temporary redness and some swelling. Typically, this will go down after a few hours after the procedures. This is due to increased blood flow to the skin as part of the body’s natural wound healing which is extremely beneficial to aim best possible results. The degree of redness can vary based on a person’s natural response to treatment.

Is Dermapen Suitable For Acne Scars?

Yes, microneedling is suitable for acne scars. The procedure stimulates the growth of new collagen in your skin this is due to the treatment splits up the fibrous tissues. This results in a new healthier tissue encouraging your skin to heal itself, greatly reducing the appearance of any type of acne scars: ice pick, boxcar, and rolling acne scars.

How Painful Is Micro Needling?

The Dermapen it varies from person to person, so it’s hard to give one answer. The good news is that the Newest Dermapen technology advantage is the increased comfort compared to older approaches of micro rolling, and so you should feel only minimal discomfort.

369 Laser Clinics practitioners will be able to advise you on the best way to manage any discomfort during the treatment.

Is Dermapen The Same As Microneedling?

Both are microneedling devices that help rejuvenate the skin and are forms of collagen induction therapy. Nevertheless, the dermapen is an advanced and updated electronic version of the Dermaroller which is rolled by hand. Aside from that, derma rollers are more accessible to the public, while dermapens are almost always found in medical and professional practices and provide you with better results than dermal rollers

What Is The Cost Of Dermapen Treatment?

At 369 Laser Clinics, a single treatment of DermaPen cost £149.45 for the face, but when you purchase 6 sessions you can save up to 30%, therefore, you get your sixth free.

Look out on our special offers page for future deals and discounts.

What Is The Best Size Needle For Microneedling?

0.2 and 0.3 mm -The DermaPen micro- wounds the epidermis and increases keratinocytes to release growth factors and encourage upregulation of epidermal growth factors. Within this range of needles, The DermaPen can be safely used by patients and qualified clinical aestheticians.

0.5 – 2.0 mm – The DermaPen activates the wound healing cascade to stimulate keratinocytes and fibroblasts and enhance epidermal cell turnover, collagen, elastin and GAG’s. This Size of DermaPen is used by appropriately trained 369 Laser clinic therapists.