Dermapan Wrinkle Eraser

To keep skin firm and youthful looking we need to stimulate collagen and rebuild the layers of your skin. The minimally invasive Dermapen® treatment is a safe procedure that softens facial wrinkles, minimize pores, fade scars, and leave you with brighter, tighter, and younger skin quickly.

The procedure itself is quick, lasting about 20 minutes. Most Dermapen patients describe the treatment as feeling like pinpricks. For maximum results, it is recommended to have three to four appointments spaced two to four weeks apart. This should be incorporated into everyone’s skin care regime.

This treatment is now being hailed as “the best recent innovation in skin rejuvenation,” says Richard Anderson, a cosmetic surgeon in Salt Lake City. The electronically driven, pen-shaped device is a precise way of puncturing tiny holes in the skin to stimulate healing below the surface, which in turn jump-starts collagen and elastin production. The Dermapen is equipped with fine, vibrating needles that pierce the skin at a predetermined speed and depth, resulting in little damage to the epidermis. Downtime is minimal; and you can hide redness with mineral makeup and resume your normal activities immediately. This is used in conjunction with creams and tinctures to rebuild collagen like Copper Peptides and Vitamin C.

Anti-wrinkle/Anti-aging

Because of the degradation of the skin over time, the required regimen for treatment is a preventative protocol. The Dermapen promotes a process of new skin growth through the science of Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT). The most effective way to stimulate or “Induce” new skin is by micro-needling with the Dermapen’s vertical stamping method. This new stimulation can be done quickly and easily while keeping the epidermis intact and down-time to a minimum.

Stretch Marks

Various treatments are available for the purpose of improving the appearance of existing stretch marks, including laser treatments, dermabrasion, and prescription retinoids. Some cream manufacturers claim the best results are achieved on recent stretch marks; however, few studies exist to support these claims. The use of the Dermapen uses the bodies natural solution for unsightly stretch marks. New collagen growth and stimulation is more effective for reducing and fading stretch marks. The Dermapen® does this through Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) and allows for appropriate treatment needle depth to activate the cascade of fibroblast and growth hormone steps to generate more skin, collagen and elastin for smooth and healthy colored skin. The skin of the epidermis effectively thickens and noticeable smoother and evening of stretch marks is the result.

Acne Scars

The Dermapen® treatment can provide drastic results improving the appearances of the scars. The micro needles of the Dermapen create new collagen and elastin to be generated and deposited called collagenesis, however the added benefit of new capillary growth is also a result which can improve blood supply to the area which helps create healthier existing skin as well as provide a healthy foundation for the new skin. The physical nature of “skin-needling” breaks up this fibrous and uneven scar tissue and stimulates the growth of new tissue. Currently there are ablative and non-ablative treatments offered which can damage the epidermis and evaporate the skin leading to thinner epidermis problems. The Dermapen® keeps the epidermis integrity full intact while treating the area which quickens healing time and causes less pain. A Full effect can be seen after 6 weeks as mechanism of action is enhanced collagen production. The Dermapen® is the lowest risk of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation than the other procedures such as a Chemical Peel, Dermabrasion, Microdermabrasion or Fractional laser Treatments.

Surgical & Burn Scars

The challenge of a surgical scar lies within the matrix of all the forms or categories of the scars involving hypertrophic and keloid scars and pigmentation flaws. These scars thicken over time. Scar therapy has been historically limited. The Dermapen’s unique vertical stamping and depth control up to 2.5mm makes treating scars superior to other methods or rollering. With surgical steel integrity, the robust nature of the automated needle tip (11 needles total and sized at thirty-three gauge) penetrate difficult scar tissue, dramatically improving appearance, texture, elasticity, size and mobility. Scars have altered physiology compared to other skin conditions. Multiple treatments will be needed and vary depending on the severity and type of scar to see desired results.

How many Dermapen treatments are needed?

Skin conditions are different as well as the age of each patient. 2-3 aggressive Dermapen treatments will provide a noticeable difference, however 5-6 Derma Pen treatments will show the most dramatic results. We will work together to decide on the treatment ‘s needed based on your skin condition and your desired results. Once the skin condition has the desired effects, it is important to maintain collagen stimulation by returning to or performing a new Derma Pen treatment every 12-24 weeks or moving onto the home Derma-Roller treatment.

Excerpt from the Dermapen® Website and Harpar’s Bazzar Article by Jessica Prince