Everything You Need to Know About Dermapen 4 Skin Needling: Preparation, Procedure, and Aftercare

Are you considering skin needling with Dermapen 4 to rejuvenate your skin, minimize scars, or improve texture? This advanced microneedling treatment has gained popularity for its ability to stimulate natural collagen production and improve overall skin health. Before diving into your treatment, let’s walk through what you need to know about preparation, the procedure, post-care, and who should avoid skin needling.

What Is Dermapen 4?

Dermapen 4 is an advanced microneedling device that creates micro-injuries in the skin to trigger your body’s natural healing process. This process helps boost collagen and elastin production, promoting smoother, firmer, and more even-toned skin. Unlike traditional microneedling, Dermapen 4 offers precision and adjustable needle depth, making it suitable for a wide range of skin concerns and treatment areas, including the face, neck, and décolletage.

Preparation for Your Dermapen 4 Skin Needling Treatment

Proper preparation is crucial to ensuring the best results from your Dermapen 4 treatment. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Avoid Active Ingredients: For at least three days before your appointment, stop using any active ingredients in your skincare routine. This includes retinoids, exfoliating acids (like glycolic or salicylic acid), and any other harsh or sensitizing products. These can make your skin more vulnerable during the procedure.

2. Hydrate and Protect: Ensure your skin is well-hydrated leading up to the treatment. Drink plenty of water and use a gentle moisturizer. Also, avoid direct sun exposure, as sunburned skin is highly sensitive and should not undergo needling.

3. Consultation: Before the treatment, you’ll have a consultation to ensure you’re a suitable candidate. This is particularly important if you have sensitive skin or any skin conditions that might affect the treatment.

What to Expect During the Procedure

The Dermapen 4 treatment itself is minimally invasive and typically lasts around 30–60 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Here’s a breakdown of what happens:

• Cleansing: The skin will be thoroughly cleansed to remove makeup, oils, and impurities.

• Numbing Cream (no longer recommended): While the treatment is generally tolerable, a few people do find it too much and choose to use a numbing cream. However we do not use it as it is now no longer recommended by the experts in the field due to the fact it changes your vascular restriction flow and therefore your visual end point. Please do tell your therapist if you are planing on applying it so that you are both on the same page with what is happening with the skins response. 

• Serum Infusion: High-quality serums, specifically designed by DermapenWorld, are applied during the needling process. These serums are tailored to your skin concerns, whether it’s scarring, hydration, anti-aging, or brightening. The micro-channels created by the needling allow the serums to penetrate deeply into the skin, enhancing results and speeding up recovery.

• Needling: The Dermapen4 device is glided over the skin, creating controlled micro-injuries. These injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing response, encouraging collagen production.

Aftercare: How to Maximise Your Results

After your Dermapen4 treatment, the skin may appear slightly red or feel warm, similar to a mild sunburn. Here’s how to care for your skin post-treatment:

1. Gentle Skincare: For the first three days post-procedure, it’s essential to use only gentle, non-irritating products. We recommend the Dp Dermaceuticals Range of Cleanser and Moisturiser, which are specially formulated to support the healing process and soothe the skin.

2. Avoid Active Ingredients: As with the pre-treatment stage, refrain from using active ingredients like retinoids and exfoliating acids for at least 3-5 days after your treatment.

3. Sun Protection: Your skin will be more sensitive to the sun, so be sure to wear SPF 30 or higher daily and avoid direct sun exposure.

4. No Makeup for 24 Hours: To allow the skin time to recover, avoid applying makeup for at least 24 hours post-treatment.

5. Stay Hydrated: Hydrated skin heals faster, so drink plenty of water and continue using a gentle moisturiser to support the recovery process. 

Contraindications: Who Should Avoid Dermapen 4 Skin Needling?

While Dermapen4 is a safe and effective treatment for many, it’s not suitable for everyone. You should avoid skin needling if you:

• Have active acne, cold sores, or any other skin infection.

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (unless cleared by your doctor). The reason I say this one is simply that you could be wasting efforts trying to rectify skin issues whilst pregnant. Many skin conditions clear up on their own after birth. Secondly, your body has enough to do supporting another human being it does not need any more work. Each therapist has their own opinions on this though. 

• Have a history of keloid scarring.

• Are undergoing chemotherapy or have an active skin cancer diagnosis.

• Are using medications like Accutane or blood thinners (consult your doctor for approval).

Always disclose your medical history and current medications to your skincare professional before treatment to ensure that Dermapen4 is the right choice for you.

How Often Should You Get Skin Needling?

The frequency of treatments depends on your skin goals. For general skin maintenance, 3-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart are recommended. However, for more targeted concerns like acne scars or stretch marks, you may need additional sessions.

In conclusion, Dermapen4 skin needling is a powerful tool in the world of skincare, offering a range of benefits from anti-aging to scar reduction. By following proper preparation and aftercare instructions, you can ensure optimal results and minimal downtime. As always, consult with a qualified professional to determine if this treatment is right for you and to get personalised recommendations tailored to your skin type and concerns

Jules @ SR