The mechanism of injury is a natural process, which makes Dermapen a holistic approach to skin therapy. Four major phases of physiological wound response help in stimulating new healthy tissue growth.

First, an inflammatory response (1-3 days), to the initial injury promotes the chemotaxis response and proliferation of fibroblasts. The body’s platelets also respond to initiate a wound matrix. This response is the early phase of cell migration to remove debris and bacteria and stimulate the next proliferative phase.

During the second phase (3-5 days), the new fibroblasts, monocytes, keratinocytes of the first phase continue to proliferate and multiply. New collagen will be laid down and deposited with new tissue formation. Next a fibrotic response (5-20 days), of growth factors are released and fibroblasts release collagen. Finally, the maturation stage of new healthy skin takes place from day 28 to two years after needling. Collagens mature and stiffen and the matrix of new tissue shows 80% to full tensile strength.

The needling device uses very fine, surgical steel needles to make channels in the skin both the epidermis and the dermis to release growth factors that promote scarless healing.

This mild trauma also stimulates the collagen and elastin in the skin promoting the production of new skin cells which will help to strengthen, plump and tighten the skin. This helps to refine fine lines and wrinkles, and improve the overall complexion of the skin. Therefore the treatment is suitable for all skin types.

The benefits of Dermapen include:

• Natural skin rejuvenation method
• Boosts collagen production for plumper skin
• Treats sun damage, acne scarring, lines and wrinkles and stretchmarks
• Increases penetration of active serums and products