Dermapen: why autumn and winter are the best time
Dermapen is best done in autumn and winter because the skin is more sensitive to the sun in the weeks after each session. With less sun it is easier to protect, and a course of three sessions started in November finishes before spring.
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Sun and skin after microneedling
Dermapen creates micro-channels in the skin to prompt it to renew itself. While it recovers, the skin is more vulnerable: sun exposure at that stage raises the risk of pigmentation, which is exactly what many people want to treat.
That is why sunscreen is a must every day after each session, even in winter and even on cloudy days.
Doing the maths
The course is three sessions about four weeks apart, so about two months from start to finish. Start in November and your last session is in January. Start in January and you finish in March, still ahead of beach days.
Care between sessions
No make-up for the first 24 hours. The skin is red for one to two days, as after a day in the sun. For the first few days, avoid exfoliants and products with acids, and moisturise well.
We give you the aftercare for your skin at the end of each session.
What about summer?
It is not the right time, especially if you go to the beach or spend a lot of time outdoors. If your first conversation is in spring, the sensible thing is usually to have the consultation and book the course for autumn.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have Dermapen if I have recently been in the sun?
It is best to wait for the skin to recover. Tell us at the consultation when you were last in the sun.
How long will my skin be red?
Usually 24 to 48 hours, as after a day in the sun.
The treatment
The first conversation is free.
We look at your case and tell you what to expect and what it costs. You only book the treatment if it makes sense for you.