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MICRONEEDLING/ DERMAPEN

  • Micro-needling/ Derma pen

Micro-needling uses small needles to cause tiny punctures in the skin. These small contact points encourage the body to create a wound healing response and renew the skin cells. As the skin repairs, the production of collagen and elastin is triggered to give an almost immediate plumping effect. It can also help tackle other skin problems such as scarring, dark spots, sun damage and ageing. The best results from Micro-needling are seen after a course of treatments.

At Faces, we use the micro-needling pen device. Minimal needle depths will be painless, while deeper acne scarring, perhaps caused by long periods of adult acne may require an anaesthetic cream, ensuring a pain free experience.

For an additional boost to the rejuvenation, we also apply a variety of cocktails to the skin in combination with a micro-needling treatment.

60 mins : €150

WHAT IS DERMAPEN? AND HOW DOES MICRONEEDLING WORK?

Dermapen is the industry-leading microneedling device, which works as a skin repair treatment to significantly improve the appearance of large pores, fine lines and is an effective acne scar treatment. It can also be an excellent tool to tighten loose skin after weight loss.

It uses tiny needles attached to a pen device to gently puncture the skin, causing a series of traumatic punctures. The skin responds to this by naturally producing collagen and elastin to repair itself.

The collagen and elastin created by micro-needling work to smooth and firm the skin, plumping out deep lines and improving the indented or red appearance of stretch marks or scars making it a popular acne scar treatment.

As Dr Leah Clinics are a doctor-led clinic, the treatment can be enhanced by applying a chemical peel (ÜBER Pro peel) to your skin immediately after your micro needling facial, which allows the chemical peel to work deep into the skin as the channels are open after being punctured by the Dermapen.

Dermapen is suitable for use on the face and body, for both male and female clients. It is less invasive than many alternative solutions, and you can normally return to your daily activities straight away (although you may notice some redness/swelling).

A microneedling facial is an effective treatment for the following concerns on the face

  • Microneedling for acne scars
  • Facial scarring
  • Large pore treatment
  • Milia treatment
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Dull, sallow skin
  • Can be used to treat delicate skin under the eye
  • Can be used to treat lines on lip-line

As well as the face, Dermapen treatment is also suitable for the following concerns on the body

  • Stretch marks
  • Surgical scars
  • Loose skin – Dermapen can be used as a tool to tighten loose skin after weight loss. For example, it is an excellent device for helping to tighten mild cases of loose stomach skin

HOW DOES DERMAPEN WORK?

  • Dermapen is a pen-like device with multiple tiny needles at the tip is glided over the skin creating small, gentle punctures on the skin. This stimulates a wound healing response with intense renewal, repair, and rejuvenation.

WHAT IS THE ÜBER PRO CHEMICAL PEEL?

This is a chemical peel which is suitable for application immediately after a microneedling facial procedure, ÜBER Pro chemical peel is a versatile formulation of actives that work together for an impressively showing result. Containing mandelic, lactic, pyruvic, ferulic, and kojic acids, the chemical peel is fortified with potent retinaldehyde, copper peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. ÜBER PRO chemical peel is suitable for post-needling application that treats and targets:

  • Aged complexions
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Melasma
  • Milia
  • Acne scar treatment

HOW MANY DERMAPEN TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

Results usually start to become visible within 6 weeks of your initial appointment, full results are 6 weeks after your final treatment session.

For optimum results, a course of 3 – 6 treatments are recommended depending on your skin concerns:

  • General skin rejuvenation / large pore treatment – 3 treatments recommended
  • Remove fine lines and wrinkles – 6 treatments recommended
  • Acne scar treatment or surgical scars – 6 treatments recommended
  • Loose skin – 6 to 9 treatments recommended

HOW LONG DOES ONE TREATMENT TAKE?

The Dermapen treatment session itself lasts for around 20 minutes – although this may vary depending on which part of your body we treat. For example, a stomach treatment will take more time than a facial rejuvenation treatment.

IS SKIN PREPARATION REQUIRED?

No, most clients are fine to go ahead with treatment on the day of their appointment without needing to prepare the skin in advance, we do request that clients stop using active products (e.g. those containing retinol, AHA’s or hydroquinone) 3 days before their appointment.

ARE AFTERCARE PRODUCTS REQUIRED?

Yes, you should apply obagi hydrate medical moisturiser and a heliocare medical SPF to your face for at least 14 days following your treatment. You will be able to purchase them in our clinic on the day of your treatment or ahead of treatment via our online shop.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE AFTER MY DERMAPEN TREATMENT?

  • Use the aftercare products as recommended by your Dr Leah aesthetic therapist
  • Avoid extreme temperatures (hot water, saunas, etc.) for 48 hours
  • Avoid unnecessary contact with the treated area for 48 hours
  • Avoid intense sunshine for 14 days after your procedure *must wear high factor (30+) SPF during this time

Skin can often feel very dry for the week after dermapen and medical mosituriser is recommended

IS DERMAPEN SAFE FOR EVERYONE?

This microneedling treatment is not suitable for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have keloid scarring or are immunocompromised with delayed wound healing.

WILL I NEED ANY TIME OFF WORK?

The Dermapen treatment comes with a very minimal recovery period. You should be able to resume your daily routine almost immediately or within a few hours- although it depends on what depth of Dermapen treatment you have. You may notice some redness or mild swelling, but this should subside within the first 24 hours*.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Side effects are rare, and when they do occur, they seldom last for more than 48 hours. Patients commonly notice some redness post-procedure (similar to sunburn), but this should subside in a short time. Dermapen may trigger herpes simplex in clients who suffer from cold sores; other adverse effects can include scarring and infection.