Acne pops up at the most inopportune times as if any time is suitable to have a blemish on your face. What’s worse for some than having acne itself? The scarring that some types of acne leave behind. Many try to decrease the appearance of scarring, but to no avail with over-the-counter products. Luckily, there’s a treatment that The Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center offers to decrease the appearance of those pesky scars.
What is the Dermapen?
The Dermapen is an electric microneedling system that uses multiple needles to penetrate the skin to stimulate regeneration. The Dermapen, when used over acne scarring, can act as a micro-injury, therefore jumpstarting the healing process. This healing process will regenerate fresh skin in the treated areas and lessen the appearance of dark acne scars.
How Effective Is It on Scarring?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the Dermapen is best used on acne scars that are depressed rather than raised scars like keloid scars. During a Dermapen treatment, the tiny pricks that the many needles create produce more new collagen in the area, which can smooth out the appearance of the skin. The Dermapen can be used to treat:
- Acne Scarring
- Skin Burns
- Sun Damage
- Hair Loss
How Long Does the Dermapen Take To Work?
Here at The Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center, we recommend roughly six treatments with the Dermapen to see improvements. The results may take up to 6 weeks to begin to show, as the skin needs time to rejuvenate. Many people see results beginning after the first treatment, but the more significant results will begin to appear at week 6. Even after treatments have ceased, results can improve for up to 12 months. Individuals can maintain Dermapen results with the proper post-care routine.
Improve Skin With the Dermapen
We know that the skin, over time, will reduce the appearance of scars. However, most will be permanent unless taken care of with specific treatment. Over-the-counter skincare products can help, but the Dermapen will produce long-lasting results that will have clients wondering why they didn’t do this before. To schedule a consultation with our medical esthetician at The Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center, please contact us via telephone at (817) 778-4444 or submit a contact request on our contact us page. We look forward to speaking with you.
