“My skin has recently lost its firmness and elasticity, and I’m bothered by fine lines and sagging.”
“My pores have become dark and enlarged, and they stand out more.”
If you have skin concerns like these, Dermapen treatment may be a good fit. Dermapen is a treatment that uses fine needles to temporarily create microscopic openings in the surface of the skin, promoting the skin’s natural healing process. This encourages old skin and dead skin cells to be renewed, leaving the skin smoother. The latest model of Dermapen is the “Dermapen 4,” and this article explains how it differs from earlier Dermapen models, how it works, its effects, and its drawbacks. We also answer questions such as “How much pain or downtime is involved?” and “Is DIY Dermapen dangerous?” so please use this article as a reference.
What Is the Now-Trending Dermapen?
Dermapen is a pen-shaped beauty device equipped with 16 needles finer than a human hair at its tip. It is used to intentionally create microscopic openings in the skin, harnessing the skin’s own natural recovery process to improve skin concerns. Dermapen treatment is known for being effective against a wide range of skin concerns, including acne scars, enlarged pores, sagging, and fine lines. It also has a short treatment time, and because anesthesia is used, there is very little discomfort, which is why it has drawn attention in recent years as an accessible beauty treatment.
How Dermapen Works
Dermapen creates a large number of microscopic, nearly invisible openings on the surface of the skin, intentionally causing tiny wounds. This stimulates the skin’s own natural process of repairing wounds, as the skin works to return to its original, beautiful state. During this process, fibroblasts present in the dermis are activated, and they secrete collagen and elastin, important components for maintaining skin firmness and elasticity. Thanks to these beauty components, the skin’s metabolism is stimulated, and skin renewal progresses. As a result, skin concerns such as acne scars, enlarged pores, sagging, and fine lines are improved, leaving the skin smooth and even. Dermapen treatment can also be combined with a serum containing growth factors. By applying a specific solution during treatment, beauty ingredients can be effectively delivered through the openings created in the skin, producing a synergistic effect between the skin’s natural healing and the beauty ingredients. Several types of solutions are available for treatment, and each is expected to offer benefits suited to a patient’s particular skin concerns.
What Is the Now-Trending Dermapen 4?
Dermapen 4 is the latest Dermapen model, and it differs from its predecessor, Dermapen 3, in the following ways. Number of needles: Dermapen 3 has 12 needles, while Dermapen 4 has 16 needles. Number of openings created: Dermapen 3 creates 1,300 openings per second, while Dermapen 4 creates 1,920 openings per second. Maximum depth: Dermapen 3’s needles reach a maximum depth of 2.5mm, while Dermapen 4’s needles reach a maximum depth of 3.0mm. With Dermapen 4, pressing a button causes the pen to vibrate, creating 1,920 openings per second with its 16 needles. The needle length can also be adjusted in 0.1mm increments, allowing the appropriate depth to be set according to the patient’s skin condition and the area being treated. This allows for a more efficient procedure and delivers beauty ingredients to deeper layers of the skin.
What Are the Effects of Dermapen 4?
Dermapen treatment is mainly effective for the following skin concerns.
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Enlarged or dark pores
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Acne and acne scars
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Spots and wrinkles
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Enlarged or dark pores
Dermapen treatment improves the skin’s turnover. Turnover refers to the mechanism by which skin cells are renewed on a regular cycle. This treatment helps correct excess sebum production and clogged pores, removing built-up debris and helping to reduce dark, enlarged pores.
Acne Scars
Acne scars — whether depressed “crater” scars caused by damaged skin, or scars caused by melanin pigmentation — can only be repaired by addressing the dermis. With Dermapen treatment, the needles reach the dermis and activate the skin’s natural healing process, making it possible to improve acne scars. Because Dermapen treatment promotes skin turnover, sebum is less likely to accumulate, which suppresses the growth of acne-causing bacteria and helps prevent acne as well. Excess sebum production is one cause of acne, and Dermapen treatment also helps with sebum control.
[Treatment Details] Dermapen 4 + Benev × 5 sessions
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After[Treatment Details] Select Plan × 5 sessions
(A plan where you can choose Dermapen 4 + Massage Peel or Retinal Active)
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After[Treatment Details] Dermapen 5-Solution Plan
(A plan letting you try Dermapen 4 with 5 different solutions, one session each)
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AfterSpots and Wrinkles
Spots, wrinkles, and sagging appear on the skin mainly because of a decrease in important beauty components such as collagen and elastin. Dermapen treatment stimulates the dermis and activates fibroblasts, promoting the production of these components. As these beauty components are replenished, the skin regains firmness, and spots and wrinkles become less noticeable. Dermapen treatment can be expected to improve the skin from within, helping restore healthy, youthful-looking skin.
[Treatment Details] Dermapen 4 + Stem Cell Culture Supernatant × 1 session
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AfterHow Long Until You See Results, How Many Sessions, and What Does It Cost?
The time it takes to notice results and the number of sessions needed vary from person to person, but here are some general guidelines.
◎ To refine texture and firmness
→ Results can be felt after a single session
◎ To improve acne scars or enlarged pores
→ About 3 to 6 sessions are recommended
◎ To improve deep acne scars or heavy pigmentation
→ 5 to 10 or more sessions are needed
Generally, results emerge over multiple sessions, though some people notice improved skin texture, firmness, and how well makeup applies even after a single session. That said, it’s difficult to expect a dramatic change right away. Also, since the skin needs time to recover after Dermapen treatment, it is recommended to leave about 3 to 4 weeks between sessions. This allows the skin to heal properly so the effects can appear to their fullest.
Are There Any Drawbacks to Dermapen 4?
The following drawbacks can be considered for Dermapen treatment.
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Results are not immediate
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There are things to be mindful of in daily life after treatment
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There is some discomfort and downtime
There is a downtime period of several days after Dermapen treatment. The specific symptoms are described later, but redness and peeling are typical. The length of downtime and the symptoms vary from person to person, and also depend on how deep the needles are set.
Results Are Not Immediate
Dermapen treatment does not produce instant results. It’s difficult to notice a visible change after just 1 or 2 sessions, so multiple sessions are needed to see the full effect.
There Are Things to Be Mindful of in Daily Life After Treatment
Dermapen treatment is a minor procedure that creates openings in the skin, but the skin is more vulnerable to damage immediately after the procedure. Because of this, it is necessary to avoid friction, UV exposure, and dryness, and proper aftercare is important. Depending on the condition of your skin after the procedure and the clinic, you may typically be asked to avoid makeup, face-washing, bathing, saunas, alcohol, and strenuous exercise on the day of treatment.
There Is Some Discomfort and Downtime
Because Dermapen treatment uses needles finer than a human hair, it causes less discomfort during the procedure compared with other needle-based treatments. Numbing cream may also be used, so there is very little discomfort, though some people may feel a slight prickling sensation. Compared with laser treatments, Dermapen also has the appeal of a shorter downtime. The symptoms commonly seen during downtime are as follows, and they generally resolve within a few days.
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Redness
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Rash
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Itching
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Swelling
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Peeling
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Bruising
We Recommend Having Dermapen Treatment at a Medical Institution, Not DIY
DIY Dermapen devices are sometimes sold online, but strictly speaking these are not genuine Dermapen devices — they are imitation products. Medical devices such as Dermapen may only be purchased and used by medical institutions, and cannot be purchased by individuals. As a result, imitation products purchased individually may be unlikely to produce results comparable to a genuine Dermapen. In addition, the following risks should be considered.
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It is difficult to accurately assess your own skin condition
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It is difficult to insert the needles evenly and vertically
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Hygiene management and aftercare may be inadequate
Treatment at a medical institution provides appropriate procedures and aftercare, lowering the risk of skin trouble or worsening symptoms. To achieve beautiful skin, we recommend having Dermapen treatment at a medical institution. BiOStyle Clinic offers a variety of options for Dermapen treatment, enabling more effective results.
