SkinPen Micro-Needling
Pigmentation
Anti Ageing
90 mins
SkinPen Microneedling is a collagen induction treatment, designed to improve skin texture, acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores and overall skin quality. SkinPen creates thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin, triggering the body's natural wound-healing response and stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin producing significant improvements to the tone and texture of the skin.
The treatment experience
A local anaesthetic cream is applied and allowed to take affect for up to an hour. Then the nurse moves the SkinPen hand-piece around the face, gently stamping the skin to stimulate cell production and skin repair. Unlike other micro-needling treatments, SkinPen does not promote bleeding. Redness is normal and usually settles within 24–48 hours.The treatment takes 90 minutes in total.
It's best for
- Facial rejuvenation with minimal downtime
- Helping to combat stubborn pigmentation
- Repairing acne or surgical scarring
- Sensitive skins, darker skin tones and acne
Pre and post care
After your SkinPen session you may notice redness, some tingling and the sensation of heat, similar to that of mild sunburn. This will subside within 24-48 hours. Real results typically become evident after a week, with many clients noticing an improvement in skin tone and texture. Effects on pigmentation and scarring may continue to improve with further treatments.
You should avoid the following for at least 24 hours:
- Strenuous exercise
- Consumption of alcohol
It is also recommended to avoid the following for two weeks:
- Extended exposure to sun or uv light
- Extended exposure to heat or freezing temperatures
Exposure to any of the above may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching on the treatment area. If you have swelling you can apply an ice pack for a brief period to help with discomfort.
We always recommend the use of sunscreen to prevent sun damage to the skin. Sunscreen with SPF 30 or above should be used daily. If you are under the sun for prolonged periods of time, sunscreen needs to be reapplied at least once every two hours.
Common questions
SkinPen is a medical micro-needling (or skin needling) device. Micro-needling is a form of collagen induction therapy, using tiny needles to stimulate the body’s natural wound healing response. In this response, new tissue and skin cells are formed, for improvements to the tone and texture of the skin.
- Stimulates cell multiplication and collagen remodelling.
- Harmonises pigmentation, melasma or age spots.
- Helps improve the appearance of acne and surgical scarring over a course of treatments.
- The treatment can be performed at different depths to target specific problem areas.
- Minimal downtime required after the treatment compared to other rejuvenation treatments.
- As SkinPen does not use any active ingredients or laser/light therapy, it may be suitable for sensitive skins, darker skin tones and breakouts. Suitability will be discussed during consultation.
Common effects are redness, swelling and pinpoint bleeding. Less common risks include infection, bruising, pigment changes and, rarely, scarring.
Due to the anaesthetic cream used, this treatment is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The number of treatments required will depend on your individual skin type and concern. Generally, best results come from 3 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart. A custom treatment plan that's right for you will be advised at your consultation.
Without local anaesthesia, we would rate the pain of SkinPen at around 2.5/10. With local anaesthesia, the pain rating is reduced to around 0.5/10. Comfort levels vary from person to person.
Results vary between individuals and are not guaranteed. Your nurse will discuss suitability, risks, recovery and expected results with you at consultation.