Treatment typically takes around min 60 minutes, depending on the area treated – although your appointment may be longer to allow time for consultation, preparation and aftercare.
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SkinPen Microneedling is a professional collagen induction treatment that uses a precision microneedling device to create thousands of controlled microchannels within the skin.
These tiny channels stimulate the body’s natural wound-healing response, encouraging the production and remodelling of collagen and elastin.
As this natural renewal process takes place, the skin can gradually become smoother, firmer and more even in appearance.
SkinPen Precision is an FDA-cleared microneedling device for improving the appearance of facial acne scars in adults aged 22 and over. Its current FDA-cleared uses also include the improvement of neck wrinkles in specified skin types.
Unlike treatments that rely on heat or harsh chemicals, SkinPen works mechanically by stimulating the skin’s own repair response.
Suitable for all skin types. Skin Pen can visibly improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne, pore size, surgical and trauma scars, pigmentation, melasma, stretch marks and much more.
SkinPen works by moving a cartridge of fine, sterile needles vertically across the skin to create precise and controlled microchannels.
These microchannels activate a natural skin-renewal process that takes place in three main stages.
Because the results rely on the body’s natural regenerative process, improvements develop progressively rather than appearing immediately.
The controlled microchannels trigger the body’s natural wound-healing response. Blood flow increases in the treated area and the skin begins the process of repairing the microscopic channels.
New skin cells begin to form while fibroblasts support the production of collagen and elastin. These proteins provide structure, firmness and elasticity within the skin.
Over the following weeks and months, the newly produced collagen continues to remodel and strengthen. This gradual process can help improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores and uneven skin texture.
SkinPen Microneedling may be suitable for adults who would like to improve their skin’s texture, firmness and overall appearance.
It may be recommended for concerns including:
Facial acne scarring, Fine lines and wrinkles, Uneven or rough skin texture, Enlarged or visible pores, Loss of skin firmness, Skin Laxity, Dull or tired-looking skin, Surgical scars, Trauma scars, Stretch marks and General skin rejuvenation.
SkinPen may be used across a broad range of skin tones. The official SkinPen indication for facial acne scarring covers adults aged 22 and over across all Fitzpatrick skin types.
However, microneedling will not be appropriate for every patient or every skin concern.
Treatment may need to be postponed or avoided if you have: Active inflammatory acne in the treatment area, An active skin infection, Open wounds or irritated skin, Certain inflammatory skin conditions, A history of impaired healing, A tendency to develop keloid scars, Certain medical conditions, Certain prescribed medications or Recently undergone another incompatible treatment.
A professional consultation is required to assess your skin, medical history and treatment suitability.
SkinPen offers a natural approach to skin rejuvenation by encouraging your body to produce new collagen rather than relying on fillers or surgery.
Benefits of FDA-cleared SkinPen Microneedling may include:
Improves the appearance of acne scars
Softens fine lines and wrinkles
Encourages natural collagen production
Improves skin firmness and elasticity
Refines enlarged pores
Smooths uneven skin texture
Brightens dull, tired-looking skin
Supports healthier-looking skin
Suitable for many skin types
Minimal downtime
Personalised treatment plans
Clinically proven technology
Results develop gradually, providing subtle, natural-looking improvements as your skin renews itself.
SkinPen Microneedling can be used to treat a variety of areas depending on your concerns
Common facial treatment areas include: Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Nose, Around the mouth, Jawline, Acne Scarring, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pigmentation and Trauma Scars.
Improve the Neck and Décolletage including the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and overall skin quality.
Restore smoother, healthier-looking skin across the chest by improving sun damage, fine lines and uneven texture.
SkinPen may also be suitable for selected body concerns including surgical scars, trauma scars and stretch marks following assessment.
SkinPen Microneedling works by stimulating natural collagen production, meaning improvements develop gradually over time.
Many patients notice their skin appearing brighter and smoother after the initial healing period, while collagen continues to remodel beneath the skin over the following weeks and months.
Results vary depending on your skin condition, treatment area, the severity of the concern being treated and the number of sessions completed.
Many patients notice an improvement in skin radiance and texture once the initial redness has settled. More significant improvements continue to develop over the following weeks as new collagen is produced.
The number of treatments recommended will depend on your skin concerns and desired outcome. Many patients benefit from a course of three treatments spaced approximately four to six weeks apart, although additional sessions may be recommended for more established acne scarring or deeper textural concerns.
SkinPen involves minimal downtime. Immediately after treatment, your skin may appear red and feel warm, similar to mild sunburn. This usually settles within 24–48 hours, although recovery varies between individuals.
You may also experience mild tightness, dryness or light flaking as the skin heals.
Following your initial course, occasional maintenance treatments may help maintain your results. Your practitioner will recommend a personalised treatment schedule based on your skin condition and long-term goals.
Choosing the right clinic is just as important as choosing the right treatment.
At Evolve Skin Clinic, every SkinPen treatment is personalised to your individual skin concerns. We believe in providing honest advice, clinically appropriate treatment plans and exceptional patient care from consultation through to aftercare.
Why patients choose Evolve Skin Clinic:
Whether your concern is acne scarring, skin ageing or improving overall skin quality, our team will help you choose the most appropriate treatment for your goals.
Most patients find the treatment comfortable. A topical numbing cream may be applied before treatment to minimise discomfort.
Treatment typically takes around min 60 minutes, depending on the area treated – although your appointment may be longer to allow time for consultation, preparation and aftercare.
Yes. SkinPen is commonly used to improve the appearance of acne scars by stimulating natural collagen remodelling within the skin.
A course of four to six treatments is commonly recommended.
Many skin types can be treated with SkinPen, although every patient requires an individual consultation to determine suitability.
Your practitioner will advise you when it is appropriate to reapply makeup, depending on your skin’s recovery.
Most patients return to normal daily activities shortly after treatment, although temporary redness should be expected.
Results vary depending on your skin, lifestyle and treatment plan. Maintenance treatments may be recommended to help preserve your results.
Yes. SkinPen Microneedling stimulates your skin’s natural healing response, encouraging the production of new collagen and elastin. While the skin’s surface usually recovers within a few days, collagen remodelling continues beneath the surface for many weeks afterwards.
This gradual process is why many patients notice ongoing improvements in skin texture, firmness and overall skin quality over time. As the new collagen matures, the skin continues to strengthen and remodel naturally.
Collagen production begins shortly after treatment and continues as part of your skin’s natural healing process over the following weeks and months. The exact timeframe varies from person to person and depends on factors such as your age, skin condition and the concern being treated.
Because collagen takes time to develop and mature, improvements are gradual rather than immediate. Many patients notice their skin continuing to improve well after the initial healing period has finished.
After completing your recommended course of SkinPen treatments, occasional maintenance sessions may help support ongoing collagen production and maintain the improvements achieved.
Maintenance treatments are not about starting the process again from the beginning. Instead, they encourage your skin to continue producing healthy collagen as it naturally changes with age.
The ideal maintenance schedule will vary depending on your skin, lifestyle and treatment goals. During your consultation, your practitioner will recommend a personalised plan to help you maintain your results.
No. The new collagen produced following SkinPen treatment does not simply disappear once your course of treatments has finished.
However, your skin will continue to age naturally over time due to factors such as sun exposure, lifestyle, genetics and the normal ageing process. This means that while the improvements achieved can be long-lasting, your skin will continue to change.
Following a good skincare routine, protecting your skin with daily SPF and having occasional maintenance treatments can all help support your long-term results.
SkinPen treatments should always be performed according to a professional treatment plan that allows your skin enough time to heal and produce new collagen between sessions.
Having treatments too frequently does not necessarily produce better results and may not allow the skin sufficient time to complete its natural repair process.
Your practitioner will recommend an appropriate treatment schedule based on your skin concerns, treatment goals and how your skin responds. Following professional guidance helps achieve the best possible results safely.
Each SkinPen treatment stimulates a new cycle of collagen production. While many patients notice improvements after a single session, a course of treatments allows collagen to build progressively over time, helping to achieve more noticeable improvements in concerns such as acne scars, uneven skin texture and fine lines.
Once your initial course has been completed, occasional maintenance treatments may be recommended to help support healthy collagen production and maintain your results.
If you’re looking to improve acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles or overall skin quality, SkinPen Microneedling could be the ideal treatment for you.
Book your consultation with Evolve Skin Clinic today and let our experienced team create a personalised treatment plan designed around your skin and your goals.