Men's SkinPen Microneedling Treatment - Fight Facial Acne Scars
SkinPen (also known as Microneedling) is a non-surgical, cosmetic device for the creation of “micro” skin punctures to improve the appearance of the skin. The result is smoother, healthier skin!
WHAT IS MICRONEEDLEING EFFECTIVE FOR?
It is a great treatment option for acne scars, wrinkles, sun damage, uneven texture, and thin skin. Patients will typically need a series of 3 sessions, spaced every 4 weeks.
WHAT AREAS OF THE BODY CAN BE TREATED?
Microneedling can be performed on all parts of the body, but is most commonly done on the face and neck.
WHAT IS THE DOWNTIME?
We recommend that all patients go directly home immediately after their treatment and completely avoid the sun. The skin will be red and slightly swollen right after the treatment, similar to sunburn. The redness and swelling typically improve on the second day. On the third day, most redness and swelling have resolved.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE LIKE?
When you first arrive, we will clean the face well. Then a prescription topical numbing ointment is applied to the area for about 20 minutes to improve the comfort of the procedure. After a second cleansing, the procedure takes 20-30 minutes with the electric microneedle device SkinPen. This process sounds like a small electric razor gently buzzing back and forth across the face. We will repeatedly ask you for feedback to optimize your comfort
IS SKINPEN SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES?
Yes, the great benefit of this procedure is that it can be used on patients with any skin color, since it does not use strong chemicals or laser energy
HOW DOES IT WORK?
During the procedure, the microneedling device (SkinPen) produces thousands of microscopic channels (up to 2.5 mm deep) in the skin from the needles. These microscopic “injuries” encourage the skin’s natural ability to rebuild collagen and elastic fibers and promotes a host of natural growth factors in the skin. This produces tissue remodeling and skin tightening as the newer, thicker collagen is formed. The result is smoother, younger-looking skin with less-visible wrinkles and scars.
WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?
Most patients feel healthier, tighter skin immediately, but the natural repair process of the skin will progress over several weeks to months. Collagen formation is a slow process with any type of treatment, and your skin typically continues to improve for up to 6 months after your final treatment.