Microneedling (Dermapen 4)

Dermapen 4 microneedling creates controlled micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin, improving texture, fine lines, enlarged pores and scarring. A serum is driven into the skin during treatment for added effect, and the price includes topical numbing and the product. It can be focused on the face, neck, décolleté, eyelids, hands or individual scars, and a short course gives the best results.

Microneedling with the Dermapen 4 device uses a cluster of fine needles oscillating at high speed to create thousands of precise micro-channels in the skin. These tiny, controlled injuries trigger the body's natural wound-healing response, prompting fresh collagen and elastin production that firms the skin and refines its surface over the following weeks. The micro-channels also allow the active serum applied during treatment to penetrate far more effectively. At QKA the skin is cleansed and numbed with EMLA or Anesderm cream before treatment, which takes around thirty to forty-five minutes depending on the area; the quoted price includes both the anaesthetic and the mesotherapy serum. Expect redness similar to mild sunburn for 24–48 hours, after which the skin looks fresher and, over a few weeks, smoother and more even. It is well suited to uneven texture, enlarged pores, fine lines and scarring, and can be tailored to the face, neck, décolleté, the delicate eyelid skin, the backs of the hands or individual scars. For best results — particularly with scarring — a course of around three sessions spaced about four weeks apart is recommended. Strict sun protection afterwards is essential. Collagen induction is associated with smoother texture and a more even surface over time. Microneedling is avoided over active acne or infection and in pregnancy; the doctor confirms suitability at consultation.