Micro/Dermal needling has been around since the 90s and has come a long way since its inception. Thirty years later we now have clear evidence that this treatment helps with a variety of skin concerns and conditions.
We are now offering Dermapen 4 treatments at Coastal Sanctuary. This is an Australian product, and it is FDA approved.
Dermapen 4 glides over the skin creating thousands of fine vertical fractional channels up to 104% faster than other microneedling systems. The channels carry topical nutrients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin A deep into the skin.
These micro-injuries trigger your collagen producing cells (fibroblasts) to produce up to 400% more collagen and elastin visibly improving a wide range of skin concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, acne and pigmentation. Best results occur when the treatment is done in a course of 3 to 4 sessions, 6 weeks apart.
Natural skin turn over occurs approx. every 28 days. Spacing the treatments out at 6-week intervals not only will give your skin time to produce the maximum amount of collagen but allows the baby collagen cells to mature before the next treatment.
To begin we do an extensive consultation to ensure that the treatment is right for you. There are some absolute contraindications but also some considerations. However generally speaking it is safe for most clients and can be performed on most skin types. We always take before and after photos as part of this process.
The whole procedure takes approximately 40 minutes. After the consultation we cleanse and gently exfoliate the skin, using a strict sterile technique, the skin is sprayed with an anti-bacterial solution, your prescription hyla-glide or meso-glide is applied to the skin and the microneedling is commenced taking only 5-10 minutes due to the advanced nature of the pen. A hydrating mask is then applied for 15 minutes. The procedure finishes with moisturiser and SPF 50+ sunscreen.
After care is important to protect your newly forming collagen. SPF 50+ is a non-negotiable and must be applied every day after your treatment.
There is little down time apart from a small amount of redness and you can happily go back to work.
Dermapen 4 treatments can be performed most of the year, avoiding the hottest summer months. Client compliance will help achieve optimal results.
Microneedling is not just for older, mature skins. Younger skins can benefit too. The Dermapen 4 will hydrate, even skin tone, improve acne, and act as an aging preventative.
The future is already here with Exosomes! Exosomes are the next generation in regeneration. These are applied to the skin instead of your Hyla-glide or Meso-glide and microneedled in. Exosomes are nano growth factors that act like chemical messengers encouraging cell replication, regeneration and repair. The applications are many including anti-aging, hair regeneration and scar revision.
When deciding on a modality to offer these advanced treatments, Dermapen 4 ticked all the boxes with up-to-date technology, products and support. We are not interested in trends but feel this is now a tried and tested treatment to offer our clients.
We look forward to working with you to achieve your skin health goals.
If you would like more information, you can visit Dermapen World online or contact us at the clinic.
Louise Wilson has owned Coastal Sanctuary for 24 years. She qualified as a registered nurse in the 80’s and is a fully qualified Beauty Therapist with over 25 years in the industry. Coastal Sanctuary only employs fully qualified staff and only uses premium products.
