Effectively Treating Acne Scars & Hyperpigmentation

When you are dealing with acne scars, finding an adequate treatment can seem about as difficult as locating the Holy Grail.  Facial scars are always a challenge to treat, especially  if they are deep or involve much of the face.  When the usual approach, such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion have been ineffective, it may be time to try a medical approach.  Dermapen™, or micro needling, is intended for patients with deep acne scars, wrinkles, or sun damage and is done in a physician's office.

Dermapen™ is the world's leading micro needling device.  introduced into the market over four years ago, Dermapen™ has been instrumental in redefining fractional rejuvenation. 
In a nutshell, Dermapen™ is a dvice with tiny, superfine needles on the end of it.  A registered nurse or physician rolls the device over the skin" pinning" small holes as they go.  Creating this controlled "damage" to your skin will stimulate the production of collagen, which is the building block of skin.  The more collagen you have, the more elastic, less wrinkled, and better textured your skin will be.

The licensed provider who performs the treatment can adjust the depth of the treatment based on a patient's needs and specific situation.   Dermapen™ allows the provider to go to depths of several millimeters.  A topical anesthetic, or numbing cream, can be used when treatment depth will be deeper than a few millimeters. Treatments take approximately 30 minutes (not including numbing time) and it is the perfect opportunity to apply customized serums to the skin for optimal penetration.  Although the skin may look and feel slightly sunburned and warm to the touch for several hours, downtime is really minimal and most patients are able to go about regular activities immediately.  

Who benefits from treatment with Dermapen™?  Patients with acne scars, stretch marks, sun damage, including hyperpigmentation, large pores, and those who need overall skin rejuvenation.  In a 2009 study published by the National Institutes of Health in the Journal of Cutaneous Aesthetic Surgery, 37 patients with post-acne facial scarring received 3 micro needling treatments over a 3-month period.  Of the 37, 72.2% showed an "excellent" response to treatment, 16.7% showed "good" results and only 4 patients failed to show any significant response at  two months post-treatment.

Scarring is a particularly distressing situation and is especially unwelcome when it occurs on the face.  Post-acne facial scarring can be a psychologically devastating condition and the affected patient often suffers from low self-esteem. Fractional rejuvenation with the
Dermapen™ device is a safe, effective, and cost-effective treatment option in the management of this condition.