
The Dermapen®
Have you heard of the Dermapen® or wondered what it does or whether you “need” it? Chances are if you have any problems with your skin Dermapen® can probably help you! The device is not dissimilar to roller techniques or to conventional mesotherapy, in that the mechanism of action is to cause controlled microinjury that creates channels for delivery of product to the deeper layers of the skin. Where the Dermapen® may be superior to these other means is that where mesotherapy uses only one needle, the Dermapen® has 12, and while mesotherapy is done by hand, the vibrating nature of the Dermapen® ensures that the surface area treated is far greater than that of mesotherapy. The roller devices may be able to cover larger surface areas, however the nature…