I discovered SkinPen one afternoon when I met my friend Susan for coffee. She looked amazing, so I had to ask what she’d been doing to look so young. When she told me about the benefits of SkinPen, I was ready to sign up.

For years, I had been looking for ways to reduce or remove the acne scarring from my adolescent days. I’d tried everything from facials to creams, but was never happy with the results. So I was fascinated to learn more about SkinPen and specifically, microneedling.

Cosmetic procedures are designed to slow down and minimize the effects of the aging process, especially on the face which tends to show signs of aging first. A new and successful treatment is microneedling which is how the SkinPen works. 

The SkinPen is a handheld device that creates dozens of tiny injuries to the outer layers of the skin to stimulate your natural healing process. The “new skin” generated during this process replaces the older skin with firmer, tighter skin that appears younger. This treatment is also useful to reduce the appearance of acne scaring, pigmentation, large pores and stretch marks.

• Phase I: Inflammation. Piercing the skin triggers your immune system to disinfect the wounds, remove debris, increase blood flow and begin to create new tissue.
• Phase II: Proliferation. The wound is re-built with new granulation cells, as well as a temporary (type III) collagen and elastin, which are part of the extracellular matrix. Additionally, a new network of blood vessels develops.
• Phase III: Remodeling. The wound has been replaced with new dermal tissues and blood vessels. The type III collagen in the newly formed tissue is replaced with stronger type I collagen, which can contract to create a tightening or “shrink wrap” effect on the skin.

What is SkinPen?

SkinPen is the only FDA-approved microneedling device in the United States. This small, handheld device has stainless steel, medical-grade needles that work vertically to deliver consistent micro-injuries into the skin at the depths pre-set by your Total Med Solutions technician. All needles are sterile and disposable and are easy to replace with each new patient.

Surprisingly, there is no need for anesthetic because the procedure is minimally invasive, and most treatments are under an hour in length. We do use a topical numbing cream on all of our patients to make the treatment more comfortable. The treatment is mostly used on the face, but can also be deployed on the chest, back, neck and the tops of your hands.

The treatment also enables the growth of new collagen so the new skin is tighter, smoother and youthful. And with very little downtime, you can start back to your routine activities in a few hours after finishing the procedure. Patients should avoid prolonged sun exposure, wearing makeup, and excessively sweat (no gyms/saunas) while healing.

Schedule a consultation for this treatment online and you can have all your questions answered by one of our amazing staff members.