MICRO NEEDLING (USING DERMAPEN 4) 

The AC Dual acne treatment works best for light to medium skin tones. This is due to the pigment in darker skin tones that may cause discolouration. It is best to consult with one of out LuxBright Medica technicians to see if the treatment is right for you.

Typically a session should not last more than 20 minutes.

You may feel a light snap, much like an elastic band, however it should not be painful as there is a cooling system built in to make the treatment as comfortable as possible.

AC Dual acne treatments are usually done twice a week, with a minimum of 3-4 days apart.

Yes, you can apply anything on the face as long as you put on sunscreen first.

• Fine Lines

• Wrinkles

• Scaring including acne, surgical and trauma

• Stretch Marks

• Wound Healing

• Sun Damage

• Pigmentation

• Enlarged Pores.

After Care

During the skin healing process, minor itching, flaking or redness may appear which is completely normal. The following activities should be avoided for at least two days following a dermapen clinical procedure:

• Direct UV Exposure

• Intensive Cardio

• Excessively hot showers/ Sauna /.Steam rooms

• Further clinical treatments including microdermabrasion, laser, IPL , Chemical Peels, Dermal fillers.

• Spray or self-tanning

• Swimming in Chlorine pools of the ocean.

• Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing)

Contra-Indications

• Pregnancy

• Breastfeeding

• Herpes Simplex

• Skin Cancer

• Active Acne

• Solar Keratosis

• Vitiligo

• Hemophilia

Dermapen Skin Needling for skin rejuvenation

Dermapen for skin rejuvenation will give you great results to include wrinkle reduction, tightening of the skin, reduce sun damage, improvement in skin tone, reduction of large facial pores and a general vibrant look. 4-6 treatments are required at an interval of 4 weeks apart.

Dermapen Skin Needling for stretch marks

Dermapen™ for stretch marks can treat nearly all parts of the body including stomach, legs and the breasts. The treatment time depends on the size of the stretchmark and can take up to 90 minutes for a large area such removing pregnancy related stretch marks. Up to 10 treatments are recurred at an interval of 4-6 weeks apart.

Dermapen Skin Needling for acne scars

Dermapen™ for acne scarring can achieve almost similar results as any ablative treatments such as fractional laser, IPL, laser resurfacing and chemical peels, without the negative side effects and downtime.6 treatments are required at an interval of 6 weeks apart.

You might think that having a bunch of tiny needles stamped into your skin would be painful, but surprisingly it is not. Before treatment you’ll have a topical anesthetic applied, which will eliminate any discomfort during the process. Everyone who has experienced treatment with the Dermapen has remarked on how pain free it really is, and some have even commented that it’s a little like a rather rough massage.

Yes, the treatment is completely safe. The micro needling treatment does not pierce the skins natural barrier, only penetrating the epidermis to stimulate collagen production. The epidermis heals rapidly, usually in a matter of hours, and the skin should be completely back to normal within 24 to 48 hours.

You will begin to see the results immediately after the treatment; however, the results will be improved in the weeks following.