Microneedling (Dermapen 4.0)

Dermapen 4.0 microneedling creates controlled micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin, improving texture, fine lines, enlarged pores and acne scarring. A serum is driven into the skin during treatment for added effect. A short course gives the most noticeable results for scarring and uneven texture, and the treatment can be focused on the face alone or extended to the neck and décolletage.

Microneedling with the Dermapen 4.0 device uses a cluster of fine needles oscillating at high speed to create thousands of precise micro-channels in the skin. These tiny, controlled micro-injuries are associated with triggering the body's natural repair response, prompting fresh collagen and elastin formation that firms the skin and refines its surface over the following weeks. The micro-channels also allow active serums applied during treatment to penetrate more effectively. At Beauty Care Clinic the skin is cleansed and a numbing cream applied before treatment, which takes around forty-five minutes to an hour depending on the area. Expect redness similar to mild sunburn for a day or two, after which skin often looks fresher and, over a few weeks, smoother and more even. It is well suited to uneven texture, enlarged pores, fine lines and mild-to-moderate acne scarring, and can be performed on the face alone or extended to the neck and décolletage. For the best results — particularly with scarring — a course of several sessions spaced a few weeks apart is recommended. Diligent sun protection afterwards is important. Microneedling is avoided over active acne or infection and in pregnancy; the clinician confirms suitability at consultation.