SkinPen® Micro-Needing (Collagen Induction Therapy) safely and comfortably creates thousands of micro-injuries in the skin to trigger the body’s natural wound-healing process. This process results in skin remodelling and repairing the injured tissue, producing healthy dermal tissue, including Collagen and Elastin. The skin’s repair process creates a thicker dermis, softening and reducing lines, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks and textural irregularities.
The benefits of micro-needling are reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and younger-looking skin with fewer signs of ageing. SkinPen® also has a
very positive effect on hyperpigmentation, scarring, and stretch marks, and it generally creates a refreshed and brightened look on the skin. The healing response, which begins immediately upon the treatment, kick-starts a healing process lasting several months and up to a year. This natural healing process is where all the magic happens.
Topical numbing cream is applied 30 minutes before each treatment. The sensation associated with the SkinPen® ranges from sandpaper being moved across the skin to more sensitive rapid pinching and mild irritation. While some areas are more sensitive than others, the speed of the reciprocating needle tip reduces discomfort and makes the treatment more tolerable.
Immediately after the treatment, the skin will be red, and minor swelling and bruising are also possible. Most people experience the sensation of mild heat similar to a sunburn for 24 to 48 hours. The total healing time depends on the needles’ depth and the number of overlapping passes based on skin condition. On average, patients experience mild redness and swelling over the first two days, with some residual dryness or mild peeling occurring on the 3rd day. Some patients and treatment areas heal entirely in at least 24 hours.
We recommend adding an optional take-home Co2Lift Carboxy Gel Facial Treatment to dramatically reduce redness, inflammation, and dryness to be used 24 hours after the treatment. We offer these at a discounted rate to support your SkinPen experience: $75 (reg $150)
Treatment plans typically consist of 3 to 4 sessions with treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. For patients with deep wrinkles, advanced sun damage, stretch marks or deeper acne scars, it is recommended that they receive 4 to 6 sessions at 4 to 6-week intervals.
After healing post-treatment, patients notice an immediate “glow” in their skin. Visible changes to the skin develop over several days and weeks. Results continue to improve up to 6 months after the treatment as collagen and elastin production continues.
Further benefits can be achieved and maintained through home care products and follow-up treatments every 4 to 6 months, depending on the skin’s condition.
All skin types. Anyone concerned with skin texture, acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, and slowing the visible signs of ageing
< 24 hours
6 to 12 months, depending on the skin condition before treatment.
60 to 90 minutes
Mild to moderate, but numbing cream is used to manage discomfort.
No
Starts at $400