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Derma Pen
In the world of skincare, the Derma Pen technique stands out as one of the modern solutions that enhance skin health and improve its appearance. Also known as “micro needling,” this technique is a popular procedure for addressing skin issues such as wrinkles, scars, and acne. In this article, we will discuss how the Derma Pen works, its benefits, and how to use it.
What is Derma Pen?
The Derma Pen is an advanced tool used to improve the skin’s appearance and rejuvenate its vitality. This device resembles a pen and contains a set of fine needles that stimulate collagen production in the skin. By using micro needling technology, the Derma Pen activates blood circulation in skin tissues, helps tighten sagging skin, repair damaged cells, and restore the skin’s radiance.
How Does the Derma Pen Work?
The Derma Pen device has 12 fine needles at its tip, which create small punctures in the upper layer of the skin when passed over the treated area. These needles leave slight scratches on the skin’s surface, which heal quickly within the next day.
When using the Derma Pen, it is placed vertically on the skin and operated by a small motor inside the pen, allowing it to glide over the skin’s surface. The needles move rapidly back and forth, creating small holes that temporarily open clogged pores. These holes stimulate the skin’s natural healing processes, enhancing the production of collagen and elastin, which play a crucial role in tightening sagging skin.
Uses and Benefits of Derma Pen for Face and Skin
Improving the Appearance of Scars and Wrinkles:
The Derma Pen technique can effectively reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production, which helps fill in scars and improve the appearance of wrinkles.
Evening Skin Tone:
Micro needling can help even out skin tone by reducing pigmentation and dark spots. This is due to the stimulation of skin cell renewal and improved blood circulation.
Enhancing Skin Texture:
The Derma Pen helps improve skin texture and make it smoother by stimulating skin cell renewal, which reduces skin roughness.
Reducing Acne Marks:
For those who suffer from acne scars, the Derma Pen can be beneficial in reducing these marks by promoting skin regeneration and diminishing scars.
Derma Pen for Stretch Marks
The Derma Pen can also be used to treat stretch marks and white lines on different body areas such as the abdomen, thighs, chest, and buttocks.
Derma Pen for Hair
The Derma Pen technique can help stimulate hair growth for individuals suffering from baldness and hair loss due to alopecia by promoting blood circulation in the scalp.
Serum After Derma Pen
A serum can be used to enhance the effectiveness of the Derma Pen technique. This serum contains nourishing elements like vitamins and minerals, and it is preferable to apply it after the treatment, as the pores are open, allowing better absorption of the nutrients into the deeper layers of the skin. The fine needles create internal channels that help deliver over 80% of the nutrients to the deeper skin layers.
Tips Before Derma Pen Sessions
Before Derma Pen sessions, it is important to follow some tips to ensure the best results and avoid complications. Here are some recommended tips before starting the sessions:
- Sun Protection: Avoid direct sun exposure and apply sunscreen regularly at least two weeks before the session.
- Avoid Strong Products: Reduce the use of products containing strong acids or retinoids several days before the session.
- Hydration: Ensure your skin is well-hydrated before the session, as hydrated skin adapts better to the treatment and reduces the likelihood of irritation.
- Inform the Doctor: Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications related to your skin or general health, as some medications may affect your skin’s response to the treatment.
- Remove Makeup and Dirt: Clean your skin thoroughly before the session to remove any makeup or dirt that may impede the treatment’s effectiveness, using gentle cleaning products suitable for your skin type.
- Postpone Other Cosmetic Treatments: Avoid other cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels or laser sessions several days before the Derma Pen session, as these treatments may increase skin sensitivity and make it less able to recover.
- Share Health Information: When consulting a specialist, inform them about your health history and any skin conditions or allergies you may have.
Use Soothing Products: In some cases, the specialist may recommend using soothing products or pre-treatment masks to improve the treatment results and reduce irritation.
Tips After Derma Pen Sessions
Before Derma Pen sessions, it is important to follow some tips to ensure the best results and avoid complications. Here are some recommended tips before starting the sessions:
- Sun Protection: Avoid direct sun exposure and apply sunscreen regularly at least two weeks before the session.
- Avoid Strong Products: Reduce the use of products containing strong acids or retinoids several days before the session.
- Hydration: Ensure your skin is well-hydrated before the session, as hydrated skin adapts better to the treatment and reduces the likelihood of irritation.
- Inform the Doctor: Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications related to your skin or general health, as some medications may affect your skin’s response to the treatment.
- Remove Makeup and Dirt: Clean your skin thoroughly before the session to remove any makeup or dirt that may impede the treatment’s effectiveness, using gentle cleaning products suitable for your skin type.
- Postpone Other Cosmetic Treatments: Avoid other cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels or laser sessions several days before the Derma Pen session, as these treatments may increase skin sensitivity and make it less able to recover.
- Share Health Information: When consulting a specialist, inform them about your health history and any skin conditions or allergies you may have.
Use Soothing Products: In some cases, the specialist may recommend using soothing products or pre-treatment masks to improve the treatment results and reduce irritation.
Derma Pen Side Effects
It is natural to feel some redness and mild swelling, but if you notice any unusual signs such as rash, severe itching, skin peeling, irritation, or the appearance of pimples, contact your doctor immediately.
Derma Pen Sessions at Dr. Rana Gheith's Center
Dr. Rana Tariq Gheith’s Center offers the latest Derma Pen techniques to treat skin problems according to the condition. Depending on the skin’s needs, a type of therapeutic serum is used, and strict sterilization of all devices is ensured to avoid infection.
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