What is SkinPen?

SkinPen creates hundreds to thousandsd of “micro” skin punctures per second to stimulate the skin’s natural wound healing process - inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling - to promp tissue remodeling without causing scar tissue formation.

Inflammation - SkinPen’s microneedles pierce the skin, triggering your immune system to disinfect the wounds, remove debris, increase blood flow, and begin to create new tissue.

Proliferation - The micro-wounds created by SkinPen are rebuilt with new granulation cells that include collagen proteins. Additionally, a new network of blood vessels develops.

Remodeling - Remodeling the wound is replaced with new dermal tissues and blood vessels which are comprised of rich collagen and elastin proteins. These proteins improve skin youthfulness.

Benefits of Skinpen:

• Reduces the signs of aging; skin texture, fine lines and wrinkles

• Reducing the look of pores, scars and stretch marks

• Improves the appearance of acne scarring

• Tone, texture and brightness

• Safe for all Skin Types: Clinically proven effective on all skin types, Fitzpatrick 1 – 6.

• Comfortable: Numbing cream is used to minimize discomfort

• Most patients can return to normal activities within 48 hours.

PRP Add-On

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) uses your body's own natural platelets and growth factors to enhance elastin and collagen production while decreasing downtime.

Please inform us if:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• You have a history of cold sores.

• You are on treatment with antibiotics or antivirals for an active infection.

• Any known allergy to lidocaine or any other numbing agents

PRE-TREATMENT

• One week prior to treatment avoid using irritating skin care products such as retinol, tretinoin, Vitamin C, benzyl peroxide, BHA, or AHA.

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning 2 week prior to treatment

• Avoid injectables (fillers, botox), chemical peels, thread lifting and other skin services for 2-4 weeks prior to treatment

  
  We always suggest hydrating as much as possible prior to any treatment. It is a great way to help your body function at its best as well as help to accelerate your healing time and enhance results.

POST-TREATMENT 

• Avoid using retinols or active chemical exfoliants (AHA/BHA) for the first week following treatment.

• Avoid strenuous exercise, sweating, and excessive temperatures such as a sauna for at least 48 hours.

• We strongly encourage you to avoid direct sun exposure to the treated area for at least 2 weeks following this procedure.

• Avoid picking, shaving, or exfoliating until your skin is completely healed (about 1 week)

• Mild to moderate swelling, redness, waffle-like marks, tingling or burning sensation are normal after treatment. We recommend applying a cool compress as this will soothe the skin. These symptoms resolve within days or weeks depending upon the intensity of your treatment and your skins reaction/healing.