Dermapen/Dermaroller
Dermapen & Dermaroller

Micro-needling devices help to stimulate natural collagen production,
the wound healing and remodelling treated areas of the skin,
while allowing skin care products to effectively penetrate the deepest layers of the skin.
Micro-Needling is a very popular treatment and at The Aesthetic Box, we recommends the DERMAPEN for a lot of clients as it is a skin rejuvenation treatment that offers a solution for a variety of skin conditions and concerns, providing a truly bespoke treatment plan to minimise discomfort and maximise results.

Treatment benefits
  • Skin tightening, natural collagen induction, lifting and rejuvenation
  • Improves skin condition, texture and tone
  • Smoothes wrinkles and fine lines
  • Reduces acne scars
  • Minimises large pores
  • Improves hyper-pigmentation
  • Decrease stretch marks or cellulite
  • Helps treat alopecia (when used in conjunction with a topical treatment)
  • Aids penetration of active ingredients
  • Improves hair loss, stimulates hair re-growth
  • Micro-needling, also known as “collagen induction therapy” (CIT), is a minimally invasive, non surgical procedure for skin rejuvenation.
  • Micro-needling device DREMAPEN or DERMAROLLER creates controlled micro-injury which, in turn, helps the skin to repair itself.
  • Each fine needle creates a channel allowing skin care products to effectively penetrate the deepest layers of the skin.
  • Through causing micro-injuries to the skin’s epidermis, the Dermapen/Dremaroller stimulates collagen production and helps to remodel the damaged areas of the skin.
  • Skin needling provides results similar to laser resurfacing and deep chemical peels but at a fraction of the cost and with minimal discomfort or downtime.
Dermapen/dermaroller using very fine needle creates a channel, or micro-wound to the dermis. This controlled micro injury triggers the body to stimulate the wound healing response. Fibroblasts and growth factors are stimulated to fill these micro-wounds with new collagen and elastin. In addition, new capillaries are formed leading to greater oxygen and nutrient absorption for a brighter complexion.

Creating controlled micro injury to the deeper layers of the skin, without the removal of the healthy surface layers, as with other resurfacing techniques, means there is rapid healing time and the preservation of protection from the environment.
A course of 3- 6 treatments leads to a reduction of scarring and stimulates skin rejuvenation, with improved skin texture, firmness and pigmentation.
 Treatment Procedure

A thorough skin consultation is carried out, concentrating on helping you understand the procedure, possible side effects, and the importance of after care.
  • The treatment area is disinfected and a topical anesthetic cream is applied and left to activate for 30 minutes.
  • Once numb, working area by area, the numbing cream is removed, the skin disinfected and a hydrating, healing, hyaluronic acid serum is applied.
  • Using a single use sterile treatment tip, the skin is needled in a ‘Union Jack’ pattern.
  • Once the micro-needling is finished, the skin is cleansed using a gentle antiseptic cleanser, followed by an ice cold compress to soothe the treated area.
  • A cooling hydrating gel is applied, followed by a mineral SPF 50 sunscreen.

TREATMENT DURATION

30 minutes for numbing cream and 20-40 minutes for the Micro-Needling procedure.
This is dependent on the area to be treated.
Dermapen advantages

At The Aesthetic Box we prefer to use an electronic Dermapen. Dermaroller is available on request.
  • The Dermapen is an FDA approved device that is proven to provide greater results and less discomfort than a Dermaroller.
  • Minimal to no downtime
  • The added advantage of the pen is that the depth of needle penetration can be altered during treatment. This enables us to provide a truly bespoke treatment plan to minimise discomfort and maximise results around sensitive and not so sensitive areas.
  • The tip of the pen is small, allowing it to pass closer to the eyes and nose for a more effective treatment in those areas that are of great concern to many.
  • The vibration of the Dermapen also helps to minimise discomfort.
Expected results

Long term results and skin health are achieved by a course of micro-needling treatments, regular advanced clinical facials and accompanied by a preventative, corrective and protective skincare programme.

Downtime
  • Day 1: Possible erythema and red appearance which varies between people.
  • Day 2: A red or pink hue persists like a moderate sunburn. Light swelling may be noticeable on waking and usually subsides as the day goes on.
  • Day 3: Skin may still be slightly pink. The slight swelling has usually subsided.
  • On subsequent days the skin may feel tight and dry.

Post treatment recommendations

Your normal skincare programme can be resumed after day 3, with more active products being introduced after day 5 or when the skin has returned to normal.
Appropriate skincare will be recommended on the day of your treatment to help accelerate the healing process, protect the skin from the environment and enhance your desired results.


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