The SkinPen is being touted as a breakthrough anti-aging tool, because of its ability to refresh and revitalize the skin in just one hour. But what is the SkinPen and how does it work?
What is the SkinPen?
The device is fitted with 12 sterile, disposable stainless steel needles that penetrate the skin and kick start the rejuvenation process.
The SkinPen can be used to treat skin problems such as acne scars, fine lines, sun damage, stretch marks, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. The procedure is suitable for all skin types, and is safe enough for use anywhere on the body, including the face and neck, and also the arms, legs, back, and abdomen.
How does it work?
SkinPen skin rejuvenation therapy is topical anesthetic is first applied to the face. The Pen is then gently moved across the skin, and the stainless steel needles create thousands of micro channels.
The body reacts instinctively by trying to reseal these injury points. During the process damaged tissue is dissolved, and when the needles interact with the epidermal or outer skin layer by creating micro-channels, it triggers the body. This skin the turn of in the epidermis, resulting in the rejuvenated appearance of the surface of the skin.
The needles also penetrate down to the dermal or middle layer of the skin, the collagen fibers and other structural components can be found. Which stimulates elastin and collagen, which are vital pack responsible for making skin smoother and more youthful.
How many treatments do you need?
Treatment time is about 30 minutes, but this may vary depending on the number of areas stored areas.
Recovery
Recovery is fairly easy, but there may be some somewhat swelling and redness immediately after treatment, and the skin will look for if you 've had a slight sunburn. Downtime lasts for about 2 to 3 days, so patients can return to regular activities reliably promptly.
Does it hurt?
Patients have described skin rejuvenation with the SkinPen as a very comfortable and relaxing procedure. The penetration level of the needles can be modified, for for adjustment of the optimal patient comfort.
Results with SkinPen
The new, healthy collagen created will make the skin tighter, improve skin texture, and reduce pore size., The repair process will continue for several weeks as collagen remodeling continues, so final results can take up to 6 months.
The SkinPen Difference
- SkinPen is a natural skin rejuvenation option, because it stimulates your body to heal the micro-sized injury points created by the needles.
- The needles penetrate the epidermis and also go down to the deeper dermal level. Since it affects the skin on two levels, this makes it very effective on skin of varying thickness.
- The size of the Skin Pen allow it to to treat treat the delicate area around the eyes.
- Since the needin a custom agable, it can be adjusted to go deeper in areas that need a more aggressive approach.
- It is a quick, safe alternative that is suitable for all skin types and colors, including darker skin.
- SkinPen is a cost-effective solution compared to other skin rejuvenation treatments.
- Topicals that are applied post-procedure are more absorbed by the skin.
