SkinPen Precision Microneedling

The SkinPen is an advanced microneedling device designed to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating natural collagen production. It uses fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, triggering the body’s healing response. This process enhances skin texture, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, minimizes scars and stretch-marks, and improves overall skin tone. The Skin Pen Precision is safe for all skin types, offers adjustable needle depths for customized treatments, and requires minimal downtime, making it a popular choice for achieving smoother, younger-looking skin.

With as few as three treatments spaced 30 days apart, you can improve your skins appearance for six months after your last treatment!

How it works?

The SkinPen works by utilizing a precise, automated microneedling technology to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. Here’s now the process works:

  1. Preparation:
    • The skin is thoroughly cleansed, and a topical numbing cream is applied to ensure comfort during the procedure.
  2. Microneedline Process:
    • The SkinPen device, equipped with fine, sterile needles, is gently glided over the treatment area.
    • The needles create tiny micro-injuries, or channels, in the skin at a controlled depth and speed.
  3. Stimulation of Healing:
    • These micro-injuries trigger the body’s natural wound healing response, stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin fibers.
    • This process, known as collagen induction therapy helps to improve skin texture, firmness and elasticity.

What to expect during your treatment

1. Your provider gently but thoroughly cleanses your skin.

2. A topical anesthesia is applied to minimize discomfort (topical will be left on for 30 minutes for your comfort)

3. Lift hydrogel is applied to your neck, to help SkinPen glide smoothly across your skin.

4. SkinPen creates millions of controlled microchannels to target natural collagen and promote your body’s natural healing process.

5. After your treatment you may notice some redness or inflammation, which is totally normal and should subside within 24 hours to 72 hours.

How many treatments do I need?

The microneedling before and after photos you see are typical of a series of treatments where patients experienced four to six treatments space over up to 6 months. Once you have reached your desired outcome then you may decide to have

Skin Pen Contraindications

  • Active skin cancer in desired treatment area(s)
  • Open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)
  • Active bacterial, fungal or viral (i.e. herpes, warts)skin infections
  • Allergy to stainless steel or anesthetics
  • Hemorrhagic (bleeding)disorder or hemostatic (bleeding) dysfunction
  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Currently taking drugs with the ingredient isotretinoin (such as Accutane)
  • Collagen vascular diseases or cardiac abnormalities
  • Scleroderma
  • SkinPen has not been evaluated in patients with herpes simplex virus. If you are prone to outbreaks, such as cold sores, consult your provider. This treatment may not be for you or there may be other treatment recommendations prior to treatment to prevent outbreak.

Preparing for your SkinPen Procedure

  • Avoid excessive sun exposure/burns 24 hours prior to procedure
  • Discontinue use of topical products containing AHAs(Alpha-hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid), Retinol or Vitamin A 24 hours prior to procedure
  • Active breakouts or open lesions need to be treated prior to having SkinPen Procedure.
  • Allow at least 24 hours after autoimmune therapies before a SkinPen Precision treatment. It is also important to ask your primary care provider if this treatment is right for you.
  • Wait six months following oral isotretinoin use, as isotretinoin may impair proper wound healing.
  • Although not seen in the clinical study, in Fitzpatric IV-VI, pigment may darken prior to lightening.

Post SkinPen Procedure Guidelines

  • Only use products approved by or provided to you by your practitioner. Avoid use of any topical products not provided by you skincare professional for specific use with this procedure. This includes but is not limited to cosmetics, cleansers, sunscreens, moisturizers, etc.
  • Unexpected complications may occur when products not proven safe for use with micro needling are applied post-procedure.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise or excessive perspiration, as excess blood flow and sweat can cause discomfort and irritation to compromised skin for 72 hours.
  • Skinfuse LIFT HG may be applied additionally the day of the procedure to assist with skin hydration. Re-apply as needed up to 24 hours post procedure.
  • Strictly avoid sun exposure as you will not be wearing sunscreen. You may return to sunscreen use 24 hours following the procedure. Continue to minimize sun exposure for 72 hours following the procedure.

After the procedure, the skin will be red and flushed in appearance, similar to a moderate sunburn. You may also experience skin tightness and mild sensitivity to touch on certain areas. This will diminish significantly within a few hours following the procedure. Within the next 24 hour, or so the skin will have returned to normal. After three days, there is rarely any evidence that the procedure has taken place. We ask that you are mindful of what you have planned for up to three days following each procedure.