Doctors explain: "Will it return to normal after a dermapen? is it true? Duration and countermeasures explained in an easy-to-understand manner.

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Dermapen is a popular procedure that can be expected to have a high skin beautification effect without cutting the skin. Many people who wish to have the procedure performed at our clinic or come for a consultation.

On the other hand, some of those who received

Some of you may have questions such as.

In this article, based on medical evidence and treatment experience, we will explain the answers to questions such as, "Will the dermapen revert back to its original state?" and "What can I do to prevent it from reverting back to its original state?

Conclusion: Basically, there is no "going back to normal.

To begin with, I would like to conclude that it is almost impossible for the skin to completely return to normal after receiving a dermapen.

However, it is possible that the condition of the skin may change in the future due to the gradual loss of proteins that maintain the elasticity and texture of the skin due to aging, etc., compared to immediately after the treatment.

Why we can say it will never be undone.

The reason why we can say that the skin after undergoing a dermapen is basically irreversible is due to the mechanism of the dermapen procedure, which uses the skin's repair function and turnover.

The following is a diagram of the skin structure. When the deeper skin layer (dermis layer) is damaged, fibroblasts within the dermis layer are stimulated and their function to produce collagen and elastin to repair wounds and regenerate the skin is activated.

In addition, when the shallow area (epidermis) is injured or damaged, the function of "turnover," in which cells divide and old cells are shed as plaque, is activated.

The Dermapen procedure works by intentionally creating wounds in the dermis and epidermis, activating the skin's repair function, and promoting skin recovery and regeneration.

The following paper is helpful regarding the function of fibroblasts in repairing the skin after damage.

Fibroblasts appear on the wound surface 48-72 hours after injury. The main function of fibroblasts is to produce extracellular matrix^{*Note 1}generation and various cell growth factors.^{*Note 2}secretion of fibroblasts. The wound healing process is accelerated by the action of fibroblasts, which further activate various cell types.

T. Moriguchi. "Easy-to-understand wound healing theory and practical treatment". Journal of the Japanese Society for Wound, Ostomy and Incontinence Care. 2007, Vol. 11, p1-10.

Note 1: Extracellular constituent substances such as collagen and elastin
*Note 2: Proteins that promote cell division and proliferation.

The function of skin turnover is also described below.

In the epidermis, new cells are born daily in the basal layer, which is the innermost layer of the epidermis, and are pushed up to the surface while gradually changing their shape. Eventually, the old cells are removed from the surface of the skin as plaque. This is the "turnover" of the skin. Although there are individual differences, in healthy skin, the turnover cycle is repeated every six weeks, and new cells are always replacing the old ones.

Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Company, Limited." Causes of Skin Roughness". Drugs and Health Information Bureau.

The above shows that the skin recovers by replacing damaged old cells with new ones through its own repair function.

Old cells are expelled and new cells are replaced, soIt will never return to its original state.

Since dermapen treatment also utilizes this skin repair function, it can be said that skin that has been treated and replaced with new cells will not return to its original state.

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How was it? Have your questions been answered?

Although the skin after a dermapen procedure basically does not return to normal, due to aging, worsening of lifestyle habits, recurrence of acne, etc.

New problems are possible.

If you are concerned, you do not need to increase the frequency, but regular dermapen treatments will help you maintain healthy and beautiful skin.

Reference

・T. Moriguchi. "Easy-to-understand wound healing theory and practical treatment". Journal of the Japanese Society for Wound, Ostomy and Incontinence Care. 2007, Vol. 11, p1-10.
・Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Company, Limited." Causes of Skin Roughness". Drugs and Health Information Bureau.