DermaPen® is the world’s most advanced fractional micro-needling
device that provides patients with a more effective, minimally invasive skin
treatment option that stimulates collagen and elastin as well as promotes
greater product absorption to tighten, lift and rejuvenate the skin. It is also
highly effective in softening the appearance of acne scars.
Sharon J. Littzi, M.D. is proud to offer treatments using this
device.
* Safe for all skin types * Fast, visible results for acne scarring
and fine lines * An effective alternative to laser resurfacing
How does DermaPen® work?
Using multiple needles to vertically penetrate the surface layers
of skin, treatment with DermaPen® allows the body to begin the wound-healing
process which breaks up older collagen chains to stimulate the production of
new collagen and elastin within the skin. Once the DermaPen® treatment is
complete, Sharon J. Littzi, M.D. can apply active ingredients to manage any
ongoing skin condition such as acne.
What can I expect after my treatment?
Each patient's healing time varies, though most start to see results
in one day to a week after treatment. Immediately after treatment, patients may
notice a red appearance in the treatment area and in rare cases minor pin-point
bleeding depending on the depth of the needle penetration
What does a DermaPen® treatment feel like?
Depending on the depth of treatment decided by Sharon J. Littzi,
M.D., numbing creams can be used to increase patient comfort. The DermaPen®'s
can be adjusted to a length of .5mm to 2.5mm based on your skin condition.
Those undergoing treatments with a shorter needle will only feel a tickling
sensation, while those undergoing treatment with the full 2.5mm are offered
numbing creams as an option for treatment.
How many DermaPen® treatments will I need?
Each person's skin conditions are different and require different
levels of treatment. Those with mild wrinkles and fine lines may see
improvement after just one treatment while more advanced skin conditions like
acne scarring may need more than one session. The number of treatment sessions required
will be determined during a consultation with our cosmetic doctor.
Below is just a guide:
* Precision:The precision of the DermaPen® minimizes the effect of
the treatment on the tissues surrounding the treatment area much more so than
the original system.
* Adjustable speed & length: DermaPen®’s sterile, disposable
needle tips are adjustable to cater to different areas of the face that require
different penetration levels for the best results.
* No down time: Traditionally skin needling has been performed with
a dermaroller. While effective in it’s old form, the needles would penetrate
the skin at an angle causing more side effects and therefore greater recovery
time.
* Less skin damage: The DermaPen® penetrates the skin from up to
100 times per second with an adjustable speed, and at a depth between 0.25mm-
2.5mm, depending on the area being treated. The needles in the DermaPen®
penetrate the skin vertically, minimizing skin damage, pain and recovery time.