SkinPen

 
 

What SKINPEN does:

SkinPen gives your skin the reset that it needs in as few as three treatments*

Hitting reset on your skin can be as simple as a 30-minute microneedling treatment. SkinPen creates micro-channels (microscopic holes) at a rate of 1600 per second. These wounds stimulate your skin, kicking its healing process into high gear. Best of all, SkinPen doesn’t rely on heat or chemicals, so the results are natural and safe for all skin tones and types.

In a clinical study, 90% of patients said they would recommend SkinPen.

Why Choose SkinPen for Microneedling?

  • SkinPen rejuvenates from the inside out for younger looking skin.

  • SkinPen is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device.

  • SkinPen is proven safe and effective, delivering results that last up to six months.

  • SkinPen is a quick-and-easy treatment with little to no downtime.

  • SkinPen is proven to improve the appearance of acne scars and wrinkles on the neck.

How SkinPen Visibly Transforms Skin

The SkinPen treatment works in three simple steps, designed to activate the skin’s natural healing process. Following each session, the skin begins to heal itself, looking more renewed and rejuvenated over time.  SkinPen is only used in professional settings and delivers dramatic results without the use of heat or chemicals.

Inflammation

SkinPen’s microneedles penetrate the skin’s surface, triggering a natural immune response to disinfect, remove debris, increase blood flow, and activate the creation of new tissue.

Proliferation

The micro-channels or tiny holes created by SkinPen are rebuilt with new granulation cells that include collagen proteins. Additionally, a new network of blood vessels develops.

Remodeling

New dermal tissues form, rich in collagen and elastin proteins. These proteins improve skin quality, visibly reducing facial acne scars and neck wrinkles, leaving skin more smooth, radiant, and younger-looking.

.Contraindications:

Keloid scars; history of eczema, psoriasis and other chronic conditions; history of actinic (solar) keratosis; history of Herpes Simplex infections; history of diabetes; presence of raised moles, warts on targeted area. Absolute contraindications include; scleroderma, collagen vascular diseases or cardiac abnormalities; Blood clotting problems; active bacterial or fungal infection; immune suppression; scars less than 6 months old. Not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.

SKIN PEN MICRO-NEEDLING
PRE & POST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-Procedure Instructions & Precautions

● Avoid sun exposure/burns twenty-four (24) hours prior to treatment.
● Discontinue use of retinoids twelve (12) hours prior to treatment.
● You should not have an active breakout, active cold sores, or open lesions. If this occurs, your treatment should be rescheduled.
● Allow at least twelve (12) hours after autoimmune therapies before having treatment.
● Wait six (6) months following isotretinoin (Accutane) use.
● Skin types Fitzpatrick IV-VI, pigment may darken prior to lightning.
● Wait at least forty-eight (48) hours before or after Botox treatment to have treatment.
● Wait at least one (1) week before or after any fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, etc.
● Wait at least one (1) month before or after laser treatments such as IPL, VBeam, etc. or chemical peels such as Vitalize, Rejuvenate, etc. or microdermabrasion treatments.
● Make sure you have none of the following on the day of your appointment: Lotions, makeup, perfume/cologne, after shave, ointments, and sunscreens

Post-Procedure Instructions & Precautions for first 24 Hours

● In the office:
○ Treatment area will be wiped with bottled or distilled water.
○ Treatment area will be covered with gentle moisturizer
○ Medical professional will go over at home care

● At home:
○ NIGHT of treatment: DO NOT cleanse the treatment area, you may rinse the treatment area with tepid water using fingertips ONLY to massage skin.
○ Day 2 & 3: cleanse using gentle cleanser. Restore using gentle moisturizer.
Protect using SPF 30+. Repeat as necessary throughout the day.
○ Day 4: Resume your normal skin care routine.

● No sun exposure between Days 1 and 3.
● No exercise between Days 1 and 3.
● DO NOT apply any hydrocortisone creams to the treatment area within the first 48hrs post treatment.
● DO NOT have any waxing done on the treatment area for 2 weeks post treatment.
● DO NOT have any dermal fillers and/or botox on the treatment area for 2 weeks and chemical peels/lasers for 30 days.
● DO NOT pick any flaking skin post treatment.
● DO NOT apply makeup until the day after the treatment is performed. (24 hours  post)
● Wait at least one week before using a retinoid
● You may peel 3-5 days after treatment

What to Expect

● Day 0​ (day of procedure): Moderate redness, tightness, sunburned sensation. Nothing on face except a gentle moisturizer, apply as needed.
● Day 1:​ Mild to moderate redness and swelling, similar to sunburn. No sunscreen or makeup.
● Day 2:​ Some redness and swelling may be present. May apply sunscreen and makeup.
● Day 3:​ Most redness, bruising, and swelling almost gone.
● Day 4:​ Return to normal appearance without makeup.