What is Dermapen?
Dermapen is a medically developed skin needling device that uses multiple micro needles in an automated pen. It helps to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, pimple scar, traumatic scar, Stretch marks (thinning of the skin), uneven coloration, skin laxity, removing tan and improving skin texture.
How does DermaPen work?
The device makes multiple small needle wounds in the skin up to 2-3 mm; thereby it stimulates the skin produce new collagen & elastic tissue. This remodeling of the skin makes the skin rejuvenated & restructured, minimizing the ageing appearance, improving the acne scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, uneven texture, skin laxity & imperfections
Which skin problems can be treated with DermaPen?
Pimple scars
Traumatic Scars
Enlarged/Dilated Pores
Skin Rejuvenation
Stretch marks
Wrinkle reduction
Alopecia
Tone & texture improvement
Skin lifting & tightening for sagging skin
Who cannot undergo this procedure?
Reasons not to do this treatment may include use of anticoagulants, chemotherapy, history of difficulty healing or scarring, history of bleeding disorders, and pregnancy
How are Dermapen treatments performed?
You need to arrive 1 ½ hours before your treatment. After cleansing the skin, numbing gel is applied to the area to be treated.
After skin is numb for about an hour, the numbing gel will be removed. The treatment takes about, half an hour for a full face and feels a little like a “pins and needles” sensation.
You need to inform the doctor in case of any discomfort or previous allergies to the numbing cream.
What is the Downtime of Dermapen ?
During the first 24 hours after treatment, your skin may feel as though it is sunburned with redness, pin point spots & minor swelling. Ice packs are used 5-10 minutes per hour for the first 1-2 hours after the treatment. After the treatment, the redness & swelling will take around 24 hours to resolve. Full recovery happens in about 2-4 days.
What are the possible side effects of Fractional CO2 Laser?
If proper parameters and normal protocols are followed there will be hardly any side effects, the most common complications of Dermapen treatments:
Persisting Redness: A reddish brown color may persist for two weeks to two months. This is more common in patients who have fare skin which can be corrected by lightening creams or Acugel.
Colour Changes: The treated area may heal with darker discoloration. This is rare and occurs most often in darker skin and 2-6 weeks after treatment. This discoloration can be improved with depigmenting creams
What are the Post operative measures?
Wash your face with the given face Cleanser, Use sunscreen SPF 50+, every 4th hourly, apply post procedure cream prescribed by your doctor, and avoid sunlight strictly by using scarf, dupata, cap, hat, helmet, and black umbrella.
Avoid the following activities post procedure for at least 2 days:
Direct UV Light exposure
Intensive cardio
Further clinical treatments like Chemical peels, Lasers, Filler injections
Excessively hot showers
Swimming in chlorinated pools
When will I see results?
You will see some immediate results but you will see the full results after 4 sittings. During this period, your skin will feel smoother and looks less blotchy. As the color returns to normal, you will see fewer lines, less blotchiness, improvement of scars and stretch marks and skin looks glowing.
How many session one will requires with Dermapen?
It depends on the indication being treated and also on the patient. By and large 5‐6 sessions are recommended for best results.