Microneedling (Dermapen)

Microneedling creates thousands of micro-injuries in the skin in a controlled, reproducible way, triggering the same healing cascade — inflammation, proliferation, remodelling — that the body uses to repair any wound, but at a scale and depth chosen by the practitioner to achieve cosmetic regeneration rather than wound healing. The micro-channels created by the needles stimulate fibroblast proliferation and new collagen and elastin synthesis in the…

At Arsderma the Dermapen automated microneedling device is used, which has the advantage over older manual rollers of consistent needle insertion angle (perpendicular to the skin surface) and adjustable insertion depth — typically 1.0 to 2.5 mm for the face — allowing the practitioner to vary depth by zone and target different layers precisely. Before the session a topical anaesthetic cream is applied and left for 30 to 45 minutes so the procedure is…

Immediately after treatment the skin appears red — resembling a mild sunburn — and this typically resolves within 24 to 48 hours. Minor pinpoint bleeding is normal and resolves within minutes. In the days following, the skin may feel tighter and slightly rough as collagen begins to form, with an initial glow sometimes visible within a week as the skin renews. The full remodelling benefit builds over four to eight weeks as new collagen matures.