Microneedling, otherwise known as Collagen Induction Therapy, is a medical aesthetic procedure designed to stimulate one’s fibroblasts which are the cells responsible for producing collagen.
At the Centre we utilize the 16-needle cartridge Dermapen 4 Medical Device. This device, only used in Doctor’s practices, generates 1,920 puncture channels per second, 48% more punctures than a Dermapen 3. The needles are run against the skin causing a controlled injury, in turn stimulating our fibroblast cells to produce more collagen.
We combine all our Dermapen 4 Treatments with medical grade serums according to skin type and concern, therefore enhancing all treatments with a skinbooster.
From the age of 20 we lose collagen at a rate of 1-1.5% each year, resulting in thinner, less elastic skin. A good aim is to incorporate 4 Dermapen 4 sessions a year into your skin plan to keep collagen production induced.
Treatment Targets:
- Fine lines
- Scars
- Stretch marks
- Enlarged pores
- Poor skin texture
- Gr1 acne
- Acne scaring
- Rosacea
- Alopecia
- Hyperpigmentation
- Vitiligo
- Hair loss
We also utilize microneedling on the body to address the following conditions:
- Scars
- Cellulite
- Stretchmarks
The following areas area commonly treated:
- Décolleté and Hands | add on to facial treatments
- Buttocks, abdomen and inner arms for stretchmarks
- Any body area for scarring
PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid blood thinning over the counter medications such as Aspirin, Brufen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications for 5 days prior to treatment. Avoid Omega 3 fatty acids and Arnica as they also thin the blood and increase your risk of bruising. Panado is fine to use.
- Please notify me if you are using prescription or non-prescription blood thinners so extra precaution can be taken to avoid bruising.
- Please notify me if you are prone to Fever Blisters as appropriate medication will be given 1 day before the procedure as a prophylactic measure.
- For standard Dermapen Medical alone: Come in 25 minutes early so we can apply topical anaesthetic cream.
- For Dermapen Medical combined with Platelet Rich Plasma: Come as per appointment time, topical anaesthetic cream will be applied and your blood will be taken in the 25 minute period prior to the procedure.
- If this is your first time receiving a microneedling treatment a “before” photo will be taken for your file.
- Dermapen Medical is contraindicated in patients with Active skin infection or disease, Haemophilia and patients on oral Isotretinoin (Oratane).
- Topical Local Anaesthesia is contraindicated in Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Liver disease, Pseudocholinesterase deficiency, PABA allergies, sulphonamide allergies, Methaemoglobinaemia and patients on Arrrhythmia medications.
- After the following procedures, please wait 2 weeks before having a Dermapen Medical treatment:
- Dermal Fillers
- Botulinum Toxin
- Chemical peels
- After a thread lifting procedure, please wait 6 weeks before having a Dermapen Medical treatment.
- Do not use the following products a week before and a week after a Dermapen Medical treatment:
- Alpha
- beta hydroxyl acids (glycolic / salicylic / lactic acid products)
- Retinoids (Tretinoin / retinol)
- Benzoyl peroxide / adapelene
- Hydroquinone / kojic acid / azelaic acid
- If you are prone to Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation as a result of previous procedures or if your concern is Pigmentation a blending cream will be prescribed two weeks before a Dermapen Medical Treatment.
POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Immediately post treatment a Medical Concealer, Lycogel, will be applied to the treated area. This will be left on overnight and removed the following morning.
- Apply a post procedure cream / moisturizer as necessary and a sunscreen twice a day.
- Do not use any anti-inflammatory medications or creams post procedure. Panado and Codeine are ok to use.
- Avoid the following for 2 days following treatment:
- Direct sunlight
- Intensive exercise
- Further Aesthetic treatments / Tattoos / Spray or self tan
- Active skin ingredients such as retinoids / AHAs / BHAs / Benzoyl Peroxide etc.)
- Excessive hot showers / spas
- Swimming in chlorinated pools
EXPECTED RESULTS
- Immediately after the procedure your face will feel warm and will be very red (similar to that of a bad sunburn). This effect resolves within 2 days.
- Suggested down time is 2 days, however usual activities can be resumed the following day.
- Day 1-2: Mild swelling and erythema (redness), with dry and tight skin.
- Day 4-7: Dry and tight skin leading to full recovery.
- Results can be expected after two weeks and are cumulative with successive treatments.
Recommended treatment protocol for Dermapen Medical is 4-6 sessions 4-6 weeks apart.
