Dermapen 4
Dermapen 4
- How deep
- Upper dermis
- How long
- 60 minutes
- Recovery
- One to three days red.
- How often
- A series of three to six, with four to six weeks in between.
Microneedling with vibrating needles that pass through the skin evenly.
What microneedling costs with us, the difference from the SkinPen and how a first appointment goes is on Microneedling in Rotterdam.
Where it lands
A microneedling device that makes microscopically small channels in the skin with minute, vibrating needles to stimulate the natural healing process. That stimulates collagen production, making the skin firmer, smoother and more even. Works on fine lines, acne scars, coarse pores and dull skin.
This runs onDermapen 4
Stratum corneumto 0.02 mm
Epidermisto 0.1 mm
Upper dermisto 0.5 mm
Deep dermisto 2 mm
What happens
Acts on
Connective tissue
The scaffolding of your skin. What you prompt here repairs by building.
- Stratum corneumThe outer layer of dead cells. What happens here shows quickly and heals quickly.Passes through here
- EpidermisWhere your pigment sits and where new skin cells come from.It works here
- Upper dermisThis is where the connective tissue starts. What you reach here heals by building.It works here
- Deep dermisHair roots, vessels and the firmness of your skin. Working this deep needs a reason.Does not reach here
What this device actually does
A microneedling device that makes microscopically small channels in the skin with tiny, vibrating needles in order to stimulate the natural repair process. That stimulates collagen production, which makes the skin firmer, smoother and more even.
The same technique as the SkinPen, with a different motor design. The Dermapen 4 reaches up to 1920 pricks per second and has the same depth range of 0.25 to 3.0 millimetres, adjustable in steps per area of your face.
The difference you notice is in the speed with which an area is covered and in the modes the manufacturer has preset, including a scar setting working at maximum depth.
Which of the two pens you get depends not on which is better, but on the area, the depth that suits it and what came out of the measurement.
What is different from the other devices here
Several devices here do the same thing to the eye. Which one you get depends on your skin and on what was measured. Below is how they differ from one another.
- Compared with
SkinPen CIT
Does the same thing: making channels so that your skin repairs itself. The difference is in the device and not in the principle, and which of the two fits depends on your skin and the area.
To the SkinPen CIT - Compared with
U225 intradermal injector
Also pricks, but carries active ingredients in with it. The Dermapen works with the prompt alone.
To the U225 intradermal injector
What happens,
in order.
Every treatment starts with cleansing, and that is done by hand. Make-up and sebum come off and the therapist checks that everything is gone, because a device or an active ingredient that works on a layer never reaches your skin.
Numbing cream
It takes half an hour to work. Without it, it is too sharp; with it, it is manageable.
The work itself
Per area, at a fixed depth setting. You hear the device more than you feel it.
Red on the way home
One to three days, as though you had sat too long in the sun. No make-up on the first day.
Dermapen 4, during the treatment
What you notice in the chair
The same course as with the SkinPen: numbing cream, half an hour of waiting, and then the pen in strips across the area. The Dermapen works faster, so a section is finished sooner.
The depth is adjusted per area. Around your eyes and on your forehead it goes shallower than on your cheeks, and you notice that: the deeper it goes, the more pressure you feel.
Afterwards the same rules apply. One to three days red, leave it alone the first day, and do not skip sun protection after that.
What this treatment is meant for
On the left where this treatment works well, on the right when another treatment does more for you.
- Makes channels in the skin that get your own repair going
- Works on fine lines, acne scars, coarse pores, dull skin and pigment left behind after inflammation
- Passes through the skin more evenly with vibrating needles than with a rolling motion
- What you see after one time is swelling; the result comes across the series
- Deep or tethered scars need a combination with laser
- With active inflammation we treat the inflammation first and the texture after
The concerns this belongs to
Every concern page says what the concern is, what can be done about it and when a different approach gives more.
- Scars and stretch marksHow old a scar is decides more than any technique.Read about scars and stretch marks
- Skin ageingWhat comes from time and what comes from sun, and only the second has a dial.Read about skin ageing
- PoresMaking them smaller is not possible. Making them less visible is, and that matters more than you would think.Read about pores
- PigmentationBrown spots from accumulated sun, and the season decides when you start.Read about pigmentation
- Dull skinA grey tone and little glow, without clear spots.Read about dull skin
- Acne scarsWhat the spots left behind: dents, redness or pigment.Read about acne scars
- Acne on your backSpots or bumps on your back and shoulders. Not every bump is acne.Read about acne on your back
- Lines and wrinklesLines that stay put when your face is at rest.Read about lines and wrinkles
- Stretch marksRed stretch marks respond best; with white ones we work on the texture.Read about stretch marks
What connects to it
The same pen, with polynucleotides from salmon DNA added for repair and moisture.
What it involves
What others
say about it.
Reviews from our calendar that mention microneedling, the SkinPen or the Dermapen.
Reviews translated from Dutch.
“A really lovely, kind lady helped me! Gives good advice and says in good time what she's going to do. The dermapen was a bit painful but I was guided through it well!”
SarahDermapen6 months ago “I'm really happy with my SkinPen treatment with Iris. The treatment was professional, and they looked carefully at what my skin needed.”
LinaSkinPen with Iris6 months ago “Had a dermapen and carbon laser appointment yesterday. My skin already feels smooth and the spots are reducing already. Really lovely ladies too!”
JennaMicroneedlingAbout 7 years ago
Make an appointment right away
If you have not been here before, it starts with an intake: we measure your skin and go over what is possible. That fee is waived if we treat you in the same appointment. If you are already a client, you book the treatment itself.
Frequently asked questions
When do I see something of it?
After a few weeks. Collagen building takes time, so what you see just after the first session is healing. That is why we record beforehand how your skin is doing.
What is the difference from the SkinPen?
The principle is the same and the device is different. Which of the two suits you depends on your skin and the area, and we decide that at the intake.
What does 1920 pricks per second mean?
That the device covers an area quickly with small, even channels. Faster is not deeper here: the depth is set separately.
Is the depth adjusted per area?
Yes. Around your eyes and on your forehead it goes shallower than on your cheeks, because there the skin lies thin over bone. You notice it too: the deeper, the more pressure.
How long does an appointment take?
Allow 60 minutes at the clinic. That is the time reserved for you in the calendar, including the cleansing beforehand.
How much recovery time do I need?
One to three days red.
How often do I need to come?
A series of three to six, with four to six weeks in between.
What does a Dermapen 4 treatment cost?
Face: 180 euros. Face and neck: 210 euros. Face, neck and décolleté: 240 euros. Back: 255 euros. All rates are published on the price page.
Start with a skin analysis
The therapist looks at your skin, measures with the EVE-M and establishes what suits you. You hear straight away how many sessions it involves and what it costs. If you are treated in the same appointment, the intake fee is waived.
Skin consultationWhat happens in a skin consultation