Microneedling with Rejuvapen

Advanced microneedling with Rejuvapen

Rejuvapen is an advanced microneedling system that stimulates the skin’s natural renewal process.

Microneedling can be particularly effective for concerns including acne scarring, pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores and uneven skin texture. It’s also an excellent treatment for skin that looks dull, tired or lacking in firmness, helping to create a smoother, fresher-looking complexion.

How does Rejuvapen work?

Rejuvapen uses a series of very fine needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin. While these are tiny and precisely targeted, they stimulate the skin’s natural repair response. As the skin renews itself, collagen and elastin production can increase, helping to improve its overall appearance and texture.

Treatment can be carried out as a single session or as a course, depending on your skin and the results you’re looking to achieve. Your practitioner will recommend the most appropriate approach following a consultation.

For an enhanced treatment experience, LED light therapy can be added to your Rejuvapen session to support the skin following treatment.

Treatment time

A full-face treatment takes approximately 60 minutes, including preparation. A topical anaesthetic is applied beforehand to maximise your comfort.

Experience the ultimate microneedling treatment in Edinburgh with Rejuvapen at Zen Lifestyle. This advanced microneedling system effectively reduces fine lines, acne scars, and pigmentation, promoting healthier and more vibrant skin. It is suitable for all skin types and stimulates new collagen production for a youthful appearance.

Book your microneedling session today for a comprehensive skin rejuvenation experience.

Can anyone have microneedling?

A: Although microneedling is safe for all skin types, certain medical conditions exclude you from having the treatment. These include: active acne, rosacea, active skin infections, raised keloid scars, eczema, psoriasis, open wounds, non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers. If you suffer from severe cold sores, you may wish to take your cold sore medication before each treatment.

How does microneedling work?

A: The idea is based on the skin’s ability to repair itself whenever it encounters physical damage. Thousands of minute wounds are created in the skin by highly precise, sterile needles. Immediately after the injury occurs, the skin disperses old, damaged connective tissue and replaces it with new. Rejuvapen microneedling allows for controlled induction of the skin’s self-repair mechanism by creating micro ‘injuries’ in the skin, which triggers new collagen synthesis yet does not pose the risk of permanent scarring. The result is smoother, firmer and younger-looking skin and fainter scars/stretch marks.

What happens during a treatment?

A: The whole procedure is normally completed within 60 minutes depending on the required treatment and anatomical site. Your practitioner will explain the treatment, the risks and benefits and will guide you through a full skin consultation before continuing with the treatment. Before the procedure commences, a topical anaesthetic cream is applied to your skin. This numbs your skin and ensures that you are comfortable during the treatment. After the skin is numbed, your practitioner will gently move the Rejuvapen over your skin to puncture the epidermis layers of the skin and create minute subcutaneous injuries. These microscopic wounds close within 3-5 minutes, but that’s enough to stimulate new collagen deposition, which may last for up to a year. You may experience some pain, particularly around the sensitive areas of the face, such as around the eyes.

Does it hurt? What will I expect it to feel like?

A: The anaesthetic cream numbs the skin and makes the treatment more comfortable. You may experience some sensitivity, particularly around the eyes. People who experience microneedling say that it feels like their skin is being rubbed with fine sandpaper; others describe the feeling of an electric toothbrush being moved across the skin.

What are the side effects? What does my skin look like after treatment?

A: After the procedure, your skin will show signs of redness or erythema and will appear similar to moderate sunburn. There may be some slight swelling. The redness and swelling will begin to subside 24-48 hours after the treatment. By day 3, the erythema and swelling subside, and the skin takes on a pink colour; there is barely any evidence that the procedure has taken place. During the first 3 days you will also experience some skin tightness, dryness and mild sensitivity to touch on the areas that have been treated. This diminishes greatly following the treatment and over the next 2-3 days. Your practitioner will recommend rescue skincare to help soothe and protect the skin and enhance results. After treatment, we always recommend that you use an SPF.

What is the recommended maintenance regime?

A: Each microneedling course is different, depending on the client. We suggest that a typical course is 1 session every 6 weeks for 4-6 months. You can expect to continue seeing results for up to 6-8 months after the last treatment as your skin’s matrix grows new collagen.

I have just had fillers and/or Botox, can I start a course of Rejuvapen?

A: No, you must wait at least 28 days after fillers and Botox before you can commence a Rejuvapen session.

Does microneedling cause hyperpigmentation?

A: No, in normal skin, the microneedling procedure does not cause hyperpigmentation as long as the skin is protected against UV rays after the treatment and for the first 7-10 days with a suitable sunblock. Overexposure to UV after microneedling may cause hyperpigmentation, but the risk is small. However, if you have a history of hyperpigmentation, you must tell your practitioner before commencing a Rejuvapen treatment.

How long after the treatment do I have to wait to wear make-up?

A: You can return to your regular make-up routine after 2-3 days, at which point your skin will appear almost normal. We recommend using a mineral make-up after Rejuvapen. You must continue to use a high-factor SPF and any skincare products specifically recommended by your practitioner.