Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that creates thousands of microchannels in the epidermis through tiny pin pricks
The tiny pin pricks produce tiny areas of epidermal trauma, inducing a healing response resulting in the formation and remodelling of new collagen and elastin
Effects of microneedling:
Activates the skin repair mechanisms
 Stimulates fibroblasts and the production of elastin and collagen I and III
Reduces the appearance of expression lines and pore size
Reduces the appearance of hypertrophic scars and stretch marks
Improves skin firmness
Stimulates the hair follicles
Allows substances to pass through the horny layer of the skin, maximising the activity of active substances
What is the m.pen?
A microneedling device
Produced by Mesoestetic
Each headpiece contains 12 needles in a circular array
The headpieces are sterile and individually packaged
Inner surfaces o the arms, legs, abdomen and flanks
Localised fat
Knees (inner surface) and legs
Cellulite
Other
Stretch marks
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne
Trauma and surgical scars
Microneedling with active substances
MIcroneedling produces micropunctures in the skin.
This facilitates the penetration of active substances that are applied topically at the same time as microchannel creation.
The active substances reach the deepest skin layers, maximising their effect.
Examples of active substances:
Active substances
Number of sessions
Time between sessions
Facial tightening solution
5
15 days
Photoaging solution
5
15 days
Depigmentation solution
5
15 days
Hair loss solution
5
15 days
m.pen Protocol
Before treatment
During treatment
Immediately after treatment
Prepare the skin using a cleanser followed by a toner
Application of an anaesthetic cream for about 30 minutes
Clean the anaesthetic cream off the skin
Selection of needle speed
Selection of needle depth
Application of m.pen to the treatment area
Apply the chosen treatment solution (if appropriate) whilst microneedling
Post procedure skin cleanse
Application of crystal fibre mask (if appropriate)
Healite LED treatment
Above and Below the Waist
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the treatment take?
How many treatments will I need?
How long is the downtime?
Allow an hour to include pre, intra and post treatment activities.
The recommended number of sessions for most areas is 5, but discuss with your therapist.
The skin will be very pink/red immediately after treatment.
This will last for 24-72 hours and will feel like a mild sunburn.
The skin can go through a slight flaking stage 1-2 days post needling.
Is this done in the office or hospital?
Use of make-up after treatment?
Is there a Medicare rebate for the treatment?
This is an office treatment that does not require admission to hospital.
Make-up can be applied 24 hours after treatment.
Apply moisturising sun protection SPF 50+ if going outside or in the sunlight.
Do not use any active serums or treatment steps within the recovery phase.
Home care products to be used post treatment will be recommended.
3-5 day before reverting to your normal routine is recommended.
There is no Medicare rebate for the treatment.
Is there any pain associated with the treatment?
Can treatment take place at any time of the menstrual cycle?
What home care products to use?
The treatment is generally very well tolerated particularly with application of a topical anaesthetic cream before commencing. Some parts of the skin are more sensitive than others.
The treatment can take place at any time of the menstrual cycle.