Dermapen Microneedling Treatment | BuyDrpen

What is Dr. Pen?

Dr. Pen is a motorized pen-like microneedling device used by a medical or skin-care professional to improve skin tone and texture. Microneedling with the Dermapen can improve fine lines and wrinkles, scars (especially acne scars), stretch marks, hyperpigmentation, and large pores.
It’s used mostly on the face, but the Dr. Pen can treat skin anywhere on the body, including the neck, chest, stomach, and thighs.

What are the pros and cons of Dr. Pen?

Pros

Dr. Pen can be adjusted for your skin thickness and concerns.
The fine needles on the Dr. Pen create precise pinpricks, making them less likely to cause long-term texture damage than some other microneedling devices.
After microneedling with Dermapen, your skin can absorb serums and other skin-care products more effectively.

Cons

Although the Dr. Pen is considered safer than other microneedling devices, it can cause scarring if used improperly by an inexperienced provider.
While microneedling is considered safe for all skin types and tones, people with olive, brown, and dark skin are at a higher risk of pigmentation issues if damage is caused.
People with active acne, eczema, psoriasis, cold sores, or warts—or who are currently taking Accutane or blood thinners—should avoid any kind of microneedling, including the Dermapen.

How does Dr. Pen microneedling work?

Short, fine needles on the tip of the device puncture the epidermis and dermis, creating micro injuries that stimulate a natural wound-healing response. Over the coming weeks, this increases cell turnover and boosts elastin and collagen production so that your skin repairs and renews itself. This technique is also known as collagen induction therapy.
Because Dr. Pen results rely on your skin’s natural regeneration process, providers recommend a series of three to five treatments, spaced four to six weeks apart, for best results. This allows time for the skin cells to turn over and for new collagen to be produced.

What happens during a Dr. Pen treatment?

Dermapen microneedling treatments usually last no longer than an hour. Your provider will first apply a numbing cream to the treatment area. Once you’re numb, they’ll press the Dermapen device to your skin and move it across the full treatment area as the motorized needles stamp into the top and middle layers.
Most people report feeling no pain during the procedure, but you may experience pinpoint bleeding, particularly in areas where the needles penetrate more deeply.
When PRP derived from your own blood is applied topically after microneedling, the treatment is known as a Vampire Facial.

What are the risks of Dr. Pen treatments?

With the correct technique, Dermapen risks are low. However, using needles of inappropriate depth or exerting excess pressure in microneedling treatments can leave long-term marks, including scarring or hyperpigmentation.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also recognizes the risk of damage to underlying tissue, including nerves and blood vessels, and identifies cross-contamination as a concern.
Tip: Microneedling may trigger cold sores. Tell your doctor if you’re prone to cold sores so you can start taking an antiviral medication a few days before your treatment.