DermaPen Skin Needling
Medical skin needling that triggers your skin's own collagen induction to refine scarring, pores and texture.
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DermaPen creates thousands of controlled micro-channels at a precisely set depth, switching on the skin's wound-healing cascade and the production of new collagen and elastin.
It may be considered for acne scarring, enlarged pores, fine lines and overall skin quality. Where appropriate, your clinician may discuss pairing it with a skin-quality protocol.
Areas of focus
Topical anaesthetic application for the face is $15. Optional skin-quality additions are recommended and priced in consultation.
Suitability, preparation and care.
Skin needling is not one standard depth used across the whole face. A conservative treatment for general skin quality differs from a scar-focused protocol.
Treatment depth, speed, number of passes and areas treated should be adjusted according to skin thickness, concern, sensitivity and healing history.
Acne scars also vary. Rolling, boxcar and narrow deep scars do not respond in the same way, and raised scars may require medical review. Active inflamed acne should generally be controlled before intensive scar needling is considered.
Skin needling may need to be postponed or avoided if you have:
- Active acne, infection, cold sores, rash or open skin in the area
- A history of abnormal or raised scarring
- Poor wound healing or an immune-related condition
- Recent tanning or significant sun exposure
- Recent treatment that has not fully healed
- Medication that affects healing, bleeding or skin sensitivity
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding where the proposed protocol or topical products are unsuitable
This is not a complete contraindication list. Provide your full medical and treatment history during consultation.
Your clinician may ask you to pause selected retinoids, exfoliating acids or other active products before treatment. Do not stop prescribed medicine unless the prescriber advises it.
After treatment, use only the products recommended for the early healing period. Avoid picking, excessive heat, swimming and strenuous exercise for the period advised. Makeup and active skin care should not be resumed until appropriate. Daily broad-spectrum SPF is essential.
Temporary redness, warmth, tightness, swelling, dryness or light flaking can occur. Less common risks include infection, pigment change, prolonged inflammation and scarring.
The process
Scarring and texture are assessed and needling depth planned.
Topical anaesthetic makes the treatment comfortable.
Controlled micro-needling passes across the area, typically 30 to 45 minutes.
Renewal continues for weeks; a series of sessions builds compounding results.
Recovery
Skin looks flushed like mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, with possible light flaking. Makeup is best avoided for the first day.
Questions
How many treatments for acne scarring?
Scarring plans typically run 3 to 6 sessions spaced about a month apart, reviewed against photos as you progress.
Does skin needling hurt?
With numbing, most people feel only vibration and light pressure.
Needling or laser for my scars?
Often both, sequenced. Your clinician will map scar type and depth and recommend the order that gets the best result.
What to use at home.
Post-needling skin rebuilds fastest with hydrating, barrier-first support.
A conversation about your skin.
A 30-minute consultation with a senior clinician — honest advice and a written plan. $60, fully redeemable against treatment booked within two weeks.
Book a consultationOr call (03) 9699 1200 · 175 Wells Street, South Melbourne