The concept of skin needling is based on the skin's ability to repair itself whenever it encounters physical damage such as cuts, abrasions, and other physical trauma. Immediately after an injury occurs our skin destroys old damaged tissue such as acne scarring and wrinkles and replaces it with new fresh healthy collagen. Skin needling allows for controlled induction of the skin's self-repair mechanism by creating micro "injuries" in the skin which triggers a whole cascade of events that result in new collagen synthesis. The result is smoother, firmer, and younger-looking skin down the line. The DermaPen treatment is suitable for all skin types especially patients with acne scarring, enlarged pores, and moderate to severe wrinkling.

At Step Up, we are able to dramatically improve the results of skin needling via Derma-pen application, by utilising collagen and hyaluronic acid products whilst preforming skin needling/derma pen procedures.
This approach yields excellent results as the blood and circulation increased by the needling becomes a rich target for the collagen and Hyaluronic Acid . Haemoglobin which is rich in the skin after needling intensifies the skin tightening process by stimulating new collagen production, tightening the existing collagen and encouraging faster healing and rejuvenation.
This approach really takes the results of your micro-needling/Derma-pen treatment to the next level and as a result, fewer treatments are needed to reach the end result.


Skin needling procedures are performed in a safe and precise manner with the use of the sterile Derma-pen needle head.

Before the procedure commences a topical anaesthetic is applied to the client's skin to ensure a virtually painless experience, the numbing application time can vary, as it is area dependant.
The anaesthetic is usually applied and kept on for 45 minutes to an hour prior to the treatment procedure.

During the treatment, the practitioner gently moves the DermaPen over the client's skin to create minuscule sub-cutaneous channels. This is perceived by the body as a "mini wound" which stimulates the release of growth factors that trigger the production of collagen and elastin, which is all part of the healing process. This new fresh collagen remodels over time and thus one can expect moderate skin tightening of the treated area down the line. Sagging skin, stretch marks, pores, and acne scars are all improved upon.

Normally a derma-needling procedure is completed within 20 minutes for the entire face and neck and up to 60 minutes for the body depending on the size of the problem area. This is a great treatment for stretch marks, sagging or wrinkled skin.


The process of Dermapen micro-needling skin remodeling can go on for months after each Dermapen treatment and the results are accumulative. Initial results can be seen within 10 days. (The best results of one single treatment can be seen up to 3 months later and the collagen is continually growing and maturing in the skin over a 90 day period).

Die goeie nuus is dat die nuutste behandelings soos Dermapen Skin Needling meer doeltreffend as ooit is en behandelings moet gouer begin word wanneer die vel 'n baie groter vermoë het om te verjong. As plooie oorbly en hulle word ingewortel en littekenagtig is dit baie moeiliker om te behandel. Dit is ook 'n goeie idee om behandelings te begin om die gevreesde insakking wat plaasvind met veroudering rondom die wenkbroue, kakebeen en nek te voorkom.

Dermapen Skin Needling is 'n nuwe manier om te behandel: fyn lyntjies en plooie rondom oë, mond, wange, nek en décolleté. Ander areas van die liggaam kan ook behandel word soos die buik, agterkant van die hande en arms. Alle vorme van aknee-littekens, die meeste chirurgiese littekens, insluitend gesig-opheffing littekens, abdominale littekens, bors plastiese chirurgie littekens, post-liposuiging littekens, ortopediese littekens, rekmerke en brandwonde kontraktuur littekens kan veilig behandel word. Benewens rekmerke op die borste en lyf en los lyf, word vel ook veilig behandel.
Die tipiese areas wat met Dermapen behandel word, is vir volle gesig vir velverjonging. By Step Up word die Dermapen gebruik op moeiliker probleme soos aknee littekens en diep, ingegroeide plooie om die mond, vergrote porieë en chirurgiese littekens. Die enigste tipe littekens waarop die Dermapen nie 'n positiewe resultaat sal hê nie, is keloïdale littekenweefsel. Dermapen Skin Needling kan nie uitgevoer word op enige aktiewe inflammatoriese toestand insluitend aktiewe aknee nie.

Daar is minimale stilstand na hierdie behandeling aangesien u gesigrooiheid vir 12-48 uur na die prosedure kan ervaar. Die meeste mense kan onmiddellik na die behandeling terugkeer na normale daaglikse aktiwiteite.
Aangesien Kokosolie 'n natuurlike anti-inflammatoriese middel is, beveel ons aan om 'n dun lagie op die behandelingsarea aan te wend om enige rooiheid of swelling te verlig.

  • The Derma pen uses multiple disposable needles that pierce the skin vertically with minimal pain compared to the traditional Skin Needling Derma roller. This is due to the automatic, high-speed vibrating function of the Derma pen device which induces more micro injections per square centimetre.

  • The Derma pen skin rejuvenation treatment appears to have improved results and there appears to be much less epidermal damage as the needles are injected at a straight angle instead of rolling in at an angle as with a manual roller device. The Derma pen application increases the effectiveness of the treatment by rapidly creating multiple controlled and uniformed insertions, quickly and clinically, dramatically reducing pain and discomfort for the client and gives more consistent results.

  • For those who have acne scarring, these treatments are aimed at breaking down the scar tissue and causing the skin to regenerate and heal normally. In this way, scars can be significantly improved, resulting in much smoother, youthful-looking skin.

  • With the Derma Pen, Needle adjustments from 0.3mm-2.5 mm allow for treatments tailored to individual client's needs.

  • The Derma-pen has the ability to treat hard-to-reach areas such as the nose and eyes because of the adjustable depths and slim line design.

  • For the treatment of wrinkles, smoker's lines around the lips, skin tightening and rejuvenation, large pores, stretch marks, scars, and surgical scars.

  • Each treatment is done with sharp needles as new needles are used at each treatment, disposable needles eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.


Een uur voor die behandeling word 'n plaaslike verdowingsmiddel op die area toegedien, wat die prosedure met die kosmetiese Dermapen amper pynloos maak. Die naald dring net deur die epidermis en verwyder dit nie, dus bly die vel se natuurlike beskermende versperring ongeskonde. Die deurboor epidermis genees vinnig binne 'n kwessie van ure. Na die prosedure het die behandelde vel die voorkoms van matige sonbrand wat oor die volgende 24 tot 48 uur verbeter. Die behandeling is dus nie net baie effektief nie, maar ook baie veilig met baie min (tot geen) newe-effekte of komplikasies.

Dermapen can be safely performed on all skin colours and types.