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    What can Dermapen do for YOUR skin?

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    Dermapen and lycogel review for anti-ageing- beautyheaven
    Say hello to this nifty collagen-boosting tool

    I'm a sucker for a beauty gadget. Being somewhat of a skin care nerd, I get a thrill out of trying new products and tools, especially ones that are a little bit technical.

    The Dermapen is one such thing. And while it looks like it could easily belong in your pencil tin and get along smashingly with your fluoro highlighters, it'll do a whole lot more good to your skin than it will your notebooks...

    WHAT IS DERMAPEN?
    It is an in-salon treatment that uses advanced vertical skin-needling technology, which vertically pierces the skin with an automatic vibrating function. It may sounds a little scary, but it’s not. Truly. Treatments classified as Minimum Needle Depth are painless, and for treatments over 0.5mm deep, a topical anaesthesia cream is applied before the treatment, making it completely pain-free. The tool can even be used around the delicate eye and lip areas, and it is also available as an at-home device.

    WHAT DOES THE DERMAPEN DO FOR THE SKIN?
    When the Dermapen moves across the skin’s surface and pierces the skin, it stimulates natural collagen reproduction, while also allowing fine channels to be created in the skin. These channels can carry up to 80 per cent more topical nutrients to the underlying skin cells, which results in an increased absorption of active ingredients into the skin, stimulating faster and better results. This means all those lotions and potions you’re applying will work better, promoting clearer, more youthful skin. Impressive, huh?

    The effects of the Dermapen are similar to that of fractional laser treatments, but without the side effects and downtime. It may also be more effective than microdermabrasion and chemical peels, and unlike traditional skin-needling rollers, the Dermapen causes less skin trauma and minimal epidermal (skin) damage, reducing pain and discomfort.

    WHAT DOES DERMAPEN TREAT?
    If you’ve got any of the following skin issues, you could benefit from the effects of Dermapen treatment: aged or sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, smoker’s lines around the lips, large pores, stretch marks, scars cause by acne, surgery and burns, and alopecia. The number of treatments required varies depending on the skin issue, however results can be seen after the first treatment, and lasting, more significant results occur after four to six treatments.

    WILL MY SKIN BE RED OR IRRITATED AFTER USING THE DERMAPEN?
    Generally speaking, there is no downtime after treatments. However, some people do experience facial redness for 12-48 hours after the treatment, but that’s where Lycogel comes in. Specially formulated for post-cosmetic procedures, this ingenious breathable foundation is recommended for use after Dermapen treatments as it covers skin imperfections and redness while still allowing the skin to recover. Better yet, it has an SPF of 30, and its water-resistant formula means it stays put when you need it to.

    Want to know more about these products? Visit the Dermapen and Lycogel listings on beautyheaven to find out more, or check out the Dermapen website for more information.

    Have you ever heard of Dermapen treatments? What about Lycogel? Are they something you’re interested in? Will you look into trying them?

    89 Member Comments

    Yohanna 2 Jan 2019 7:24 PM

    Definitely interesting. I got at home needling goods. Still did not try

    ThisIsMe 18 Oct 2018 8:37 AM

    Sounds interesting but the thought of needles scares me - not a fan!!

    Goddess..... 15 Aug 2018 3:25 AM

    I would like to try this, this sound's good.

    bh's Samantha Trudgett 16 May 2017 4:19 PM

    I'm definitely considering this as it is meant to be incredibly good for reducing the appearance of acne scarring (which I have plenty!). I think I'd aim to have it done on a Saturday morning though to give my skin the best chance of recovery before I need to go out in public again - I never know how my skin will react to these things but this article makes it sound extremely straightforward!

    ray_jay 20 Nov 2016 8:56 PM

    i keep getting told to have this by my beautician but its expensive and ill need six treatments hmm

    nadinemcguire 15 Nov 2016 5:08 PM

    As a skin therapist I am a qualified dermapen therapist, Dermapen is simply the brand of this. It can only be done in a skin clinic, the results with dermapen are endless, above states using a numbing cream, however the Dermapen way is to not numb the client, and although this sounds scary it's done so super fast! Like 30 minutes in and out! Back in the day we used to use numbing cream, however I'm sure not many people have Nokia 3315 phones anymore?! Right? Most people have smartphones! Skin treatments are the same we always upgrade and work out new things! So reasons for not using numbing cream, this restricts our blood vessels meaning we aren't able to get the results we need and need to see. It also means that the time frame for the treatment is much shorter. Sure Dermapen isn't a walk in the park, the forehead can be a bit uncomfortable. But the results achieved over time with these treatments are amazing!

    reni267 25 Apr 2015 1:42 PM

    I've heard so many great things this derma pen can do such as collagen boost and so on. The easy to use pen and the no down time makes me really want to purchase this for at home.

    Kezzaa86 13 Dec 2014 4:57 AM

    Great article :)

    bmill229 5 Oct 2014 11:06 AM

    Sounds very interesting.

    itslinda 16 Apr 2014 10:55 AM

    Never heard of it before!

    sega58 4 Sep 2013 5:08 AM

    Well I did it. Only yesterday I had a dermapen in salon treatment. First my face was cleansed and then a topical anaesthesia cream was applied to my face and neck. After waiting about 20 minutes I was numb and ready to go. After applying some vitamin b my skin clinician started the needling. She went three different ways across each section of my face and then neck. I can say I did feel it on my forehead and around my jaw line. It did hurt but different to have an injection. She described it as a pinch but I think it was a shorter pain than a pinch. The needling itself didn't take that long. Along my cheeks and neck I didn't feel any pain. When she was finished she applied some special moisturiser that helps with the healing and then some concealing makeup that also helps with healing. This morning my face was blotchy red in places. Mainly on my forehead and along my jawline. The makeup covered it easily. This time the needles were only .5mm long and next time I will have longer needles on my cheeks and my neck (I think). I am wondering if that will mean more pain, but I don't think it will be unbearable. It is too early yet to see if it has made a different to my skin that takes about 4 weeks. I am having three treatments for $499. I hope I can see some improvement I will be disappointed otherwise.

    diabla 30 Jul 2013 11:51 AM

    this sounds really interesting

    LisOnLife 26 Jul 2013 10:08 PM

    I'd be a bit wary before using this on my skin!

    manveen 6 Mar 2013 3:49 PM

    i have enver heard of this

    sega58 23 Feb 2013 12:49 AM

    Sounds interesting would have to reasearch a bit more though. Would like to know about prices and expereinces of people who have tried it already.

    wink 22 Feb 2013 9:33 AM

    this sounds interesting, I'm going to look into it for my acne scaring

    jaimemakeup 22 Feb 2013 5:32 AM

    I think I've heard of things similar but not this particular one. I would be interested in trying it out actually!

    diabla 22 Feb 2013 4:16 AM

    sounds interesting

    diabla 22 Feb 2013 4:15 AM

    i have never heard of this

    Skin Care Addict 22 Feb 2013 3:32 AM

    I have a dermal roller for my face, very similar concept. Small ouch factor.

    Piccolanippy 17 Feb 2013 8:41 PM

    How much and give it to me! What a cool face pen!

    Astrokat 17 Feb 2013 7:35 AM

    I've never heard of either product. Not sure I'd have the courage to try the dermapen; I don't like needles, even if they are advertised as 'painless'...

    Shop A Everyday 16 Feb 2013 1:11 PM

    so new, looks great

    Britty1 15 Feb 2013 6:23 AM

    would never do this!

    FeatheredBeauty 15 Feb 2013 5:35 AM

    I haven't heard of these before. My skin is very easily irritated though so would probably be a bad idea.

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