What is SkinPen®?

SkinPen® is the only globally FDA-approved microneedling device that offers visible results even after just one treatment. SkinPen® works by creating controlled micro injuries to the skin. This stimulates the body’s own natural wound healing reaction, helping to improve collagen formation as well as cellular tissues.

What happens to the skin, during the wound healing process?

There are three separate phases which take place, during the wound healing process, they are as follows:

  • Phase 1 – (the inflammation phase) – when the skin is pierced using SkinPen®, it triggers a response from the immune system to disinfect the wounds, increase blood flow and initiate the first stages of new tissue formation.
  • Phase 2 – ( the proliferation phase) – during this phase, new blood vessels develop in addition to wound healing which contain new granulation cells.

Phase 3 – (the remodelling phase) – the wound is replaced with new dermal tissues and healthy blood vessels, improving the tone, texture and laxity of the skin.

Which type of skin concerns can be treated with SkinPen®?

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Skin laxity and sagging
  • Scarring such as acne scars, trauma scars and surgical scars
  • Rosacea
  • Irregular skin tone and texture

How is a SkinPen® treatment delivered?

Your skin will then be cleansed, so that it is fully prepared for the treatment. The SkinPen® will then be applied in a gliding motion to create hundreds of microscopic puncture wounds. You can return to your daily activities afterwards, adhering to any aftercare advice we offer you.

Are there any side-effects?

Following your treatment you will most likely experience some erythema (redness) and potentially some blood spotting. Side-effects usually last around 24 to 48 hours.

We will advise you on how to take care of your skin, following a SkinPen® treatment. 

How many SkinPen® treatments will I need?

We generally recommend for each treatment to be carried out 4 weeks apart. We will estimate the number of treatments required, in your initial consultation. 

When will I see the results from my SkinPen® treatment?

You should start to experience initial results at around 4 weeks from your first treatment.