Okay so this is exactly what I’m concerned about with these devices. When you puncture the skin, you are causing damage to the barrier layer. Dermapens and other needling devices...
I’ve been testing this system myself and looking at the research………and I think there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Here are some of them: What is best “micro...
Notice that the so-called “science” on all the websites and devices………is just a general description of a wound healing response. It is NOT a description of any science done with...
Dr. Irwin
February 14, 2015
Here are my thoughts on Skin Pen and other microneedling techniques. Notice though that the “science” that I’ve seen on all the sites and devices looked at ………is just a...
Dr. Irwin
December 27, 2014
As many of you know, I’m not a fan of Dermapen treatments because often they are done in salons and not under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist. Also,...
Thank you for reading! On facial scars, in my opinion the microneedling doesn’t work even remotely as well as a fractionted CO2 laser or, in some cases the originial 1550nm...
Please see my opinion on skin needling in general. I understand your concern about lasers but if you are right in the middle of the skin spectrum, in general you...
Dr. Irwin
October 20, 2012
...array of needles – many very tiny – that we use now. Dr. I PS – The term microneedling or microrollers is different and refers to a technology that...
Dr. Irwin
September 16, 2012
I’m so sad that this happned to you. This is exactly why I have problems with microneedling! It is a largely unregulated procedure and the clinical data and experience with...