Skinpen® microneedling -what exactly is it?
You may have heard of microneedling but haven’t really got a clue what it’s all about. Let me explain why I now offer the world’s only FDA approved needling device, and why it may of interest to you, especially if you are looking for non-injectable or less invasive treatments.
What is Micro-needling?
Dr Adam performing Skinpen® at his aesthetics clinic in Tarporley, near Chester.
AS WE AGE there are many changes to our skin - loss of collagen, elasticity, sagging, change in texture, pigmentation and sun damage, scarring etc. Quite simply, when we create trauma to the skin, this stimulates a massive healing response from cells lines such as fibroblasts which help to regenerate collagen and therefore healthier skin. This is what Skinpen® does.
There are different ways to do this and some are more traumatic and painful than others.
However I have chosen to partner with Skinpen® which is the most expensive, premium but in my opinion the world’s best micro-needling device!
What’s so special about Skinpen®?
Skinpen® has gone through rigorous trials and is now licensed for use for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, scarring and several other indications in adults over the age of 22 years.
This means clinical trials have proven the safety and efficacy of these treatment for Skinpen®. This makes it stand out from the crowd.
As with all my products, I select very careful based on clinical data, safety, the results and team behind the brands. This is no exception.
The Skinpen® device recharging at my Tarporley clinic.
What is the procedure, and does it hurt??
Well firstly the face is numbed with cream, followed by cleansing.
Then a gel is applied to allow the device to smoothly move over the skin - and here is the magic - several needles move incredibly fast up and down at a PRECISE depth decided by me based on knowledge of the depth of your dermis (skin) in different areas of the face of which I set on the device, and change as I move along different areas.
You can watch a short video of what it looks like here.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AdIAeiFP4W4
It is mildly uncomfortable but I’ve been able to comfortably perform this on my own face, demonstrating how little it hurts.
What about side effects/aftercare?
Mild pain and moderate redness are to be expected. This redness lasts around 24 hours, sometimes less.
Care must be taken to avoid sun, exercise, getting hot, and avoiding putting ANYTHING but the provided skin product for 24 hours after.
This patient has had Skinpen microneedling, along with a chemical peel and even after just one of each session has achieved a lovely improvement to her acne scarring, and general skin condition
OK, so what should I expect and how many sessions will I need?
This answer will depend on your current skin state, your goals, any scarring or pigmentation etc.
As an example a minimum of 3 sessions, spaced 4 weeks apart are needed for general treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.
For acne scarring 6 sessions are recommended.
Collagen improvements will continue upto 9months after just one treatment, so this isn’t a sudden change in the skin, but rather a slower, more subtle journey of improvement, which will suit some people perfectly.
Costs for Skinpen with Dr Adam at his clinic in Tarporley or Sale are £300 per session but discount of 15% is applied when 3 or more sessions are booked.
Written by Dr Adam Cheong
Dr Adam Cheong is a GP and aesthetics doctor working for Skinviva in Manchester, but is the medical director of Skinphinity, the doctor-led aesthetics clinic covering Tarporley, Northwich, Chester, Tarvin, Bunbury, Nantwich and surrounding villages in Cheshire.
Consultations are £15 and there is no pressure to have any treatment.
Dr Adam is a fully registered and highly regulated GMC doctor.
GMC Number 7079895
