My First Dermapen Microneedling Treatment

Our lovely client Georgia has agreed to share her “skin health” journey. She has been visiting Nicola Quinn for the past 12 months, having regular Dermapen treatments and following an active skincare home routine. Over the coming weeks, we are going to share all the ins and outs of her treatments and her amazing results. Today she shares her experience trying Dermapen microneedling for the first time.

After my consultation and introduction to my DP Dermaceuticals skincare routine a couple of weeks ago, I finally jumped into my first Dermapen treatment. I had already seen some improvement in my skin after using my new active products, and as soon as I could see these changes, my morning and evening skincare ritual became something I actually got excited about! Clear skin here I come.

Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa is a “Gold Authorised Treatment Provider” for Dermapen, which means they only use the protocol DP Dermaceuticals products, the most advanced device (the Dermapen4) and follow all treatment and safety protocols.

I booked in my first treatment for a Tuesday evening as I thought I’d need to go straight home, although I’ll know for next time that I can actually go straight back to work. This is because the tinted “Cover Recover” healing and cooling sunscreen product used right after my treatment covered any pinkness in my skin afterwards.

Woman after having a dermapen microneedling treatment
Left: Straight after a Dermapen treatment. Right: After the CoverRecover was applied

The Dermapen treatment started with a relaxing mini-facial, using a double cleanse, exfoliant and sanitising spray, using only the protocol DP Dermaceuticals products.

I then had the “meso glide” solutions applied to my skin, which have ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin c and peptides – all designed for safe skin infusion and enhanced results.

Dermapen Microneedling treatment performed at Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa Christchurch

The actual Dermapen microneedling part only seemed to last about 10 minutes. The device glided across my skin, as the tiny needles created micro-channels.

I was a little worried it would hurt, however it was more of a tickly feeling and was only slightly uncomfortable. As soon as this was finished, she applied a cooling sheet mask to my face (the DP Dermaceuticals Hyla Active Mask), which was super soothing and felt amazing on my skin.

The last step after the mask was adding the Vitamin Rich Repair serum, which starts the intensive repair process in the skin, followed by the SPF30 Cover Recover I mentioned earlier – to protect the skin from sun damage, and help with anti-bacterial and moisturising factors.

Woman describes what a Dermapen treatment feels like

The next day my skin was plump and glowing, and although it was ok to wear makeup the next day, I just used the CoverRecover product instead of my usual foundation.

The mineral ingredients for healing plus the sun protection felt like the best option for my post-treatment skin. I’m thrilled with how well it went, and can’t wait for the next treatment in my series of Dermapen microneedling sessions. I’m even more excited about the results!

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