Among the latest and most revolutionary new plastic surgery techniques is the Dermapen, a very mildly invasive anti-aging treatment. Sometimes called micro needling, Dermapen can offer many benefits to its patients, making it an up-and-coming top choice in the many clinics offering it. With refined techniques, Dermapen can provide precise, lasting results to reduce the look of many of the signs of aging.
What Does Dermapen Do?
Unlike any other treatment before it, Dermapen has been designed to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, deep creases, and various types of scarring, including acne scarring. A micro-needling technique both corrects damage and boosts the skin’s production of collagen and elastin. Basically, Dermapen encourages the skin to naturally heal itself, leaving behind the youthful and refreshed appearance every patient wants.
Micro needling involves the use of small needles that puncture the skin in order to stimulate wound healing. The idea of damaging the skin to renew it has been around for decades, used in other ways by various skin treatments. Yet, micro needling has been proven to be a safer and increasingly efficient way to generate real results for healthy and smooth skin. The refined techniques involved with Dermapen treatments make this alternative more and more popular among patients.
What Are the Major Benefits of Dermapen?
While the Dermapen begins its work with controlled damage to the skin, that’s not where this treatment stops. While tiny spring-loaded needle tips vibrate against the device, applying light punctures along the treatment area, they are stimulating the healing process and ensuring that the top layer of skin cells will turnover for healthier-looking results. Once the healing has been activated by Dermapen, the final results will begin to take shape. After four to six treatments, your skin will be tightened and rejuvenated, stretch marks will be eliminated, large pores will be decreased in size, various types of scars will improve in appearance, and the signs of alopecia may be minimized.
What Is the Dermapen Procedure Like?
Dermapen treatments begin with the cleaning and the anesthetization of the treatment area, usually with a topical cream. The Dermapen applicator is then placed against the skin and a licensed aesthetician will make a stamp-like motion along all of the areas to be treated. This process takes only a few minutes to complete and should not cause any significant discomfort. Afterwards, most patients experience redness and tightness for about three days. Follow your aesthetician’s advice about proper skin care following your treatment, as well as any other precautionary measures that should be taken to keep your skin healthy and healing.
Who Is a Candidate for Dermapen?
Dermapen is a safe, effective procedure for patients who have been experiencing troubles with their skin, such as scarring, enlarged pores, and the early signs of aging. The procedure itself is only mildly invasive and not a significant surgery to recover from, so many patients can be safely eligible for Dermapen. On the other hand, prospective patients who are pregnant or who have an active skin infection will likely be asked to postpone their Dermapen treatments. The best way to assess your eligibility is to consult with a licensed aesthetician, who can review your unique situation and advise a course of treatment to resolve your individual concerns.
Start With a Dermapen Consultation
Visit Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery to consult with founder Dr. Mark M. Hamilton or our licensed Aestheticians and learn more about the Dermapen treatment. Meeting with a plastic surgeon or licensed skincare professional is the best way to learn more about any treatments you are considering to address your unique skin concerns.
Dr. Hamilton is a double board certified plastic surgeon, specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is the author of multiple publications in his area of expertise and has lectured to his colleagues on all aspects of facial plastic surgery.His Indianapolis-based clinic offers both nonsurgical procedures and many of the top-requested facial surgical procedures including rhinoplasty, brow lift, and facelift, among others. Contact Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery, located at 533 E. County Line Road, Suite 104, in Indianapolis, Indiana, by calling (317) 859-3810 to schedule your first consultation.