Dermapen 4: Advanced Rejuvenation

Dermapen 4 is the world's most advanced automated microneedling device, and at Derma Clinic Spain in Alfaz del Pi, it forms the centrepiece of our most popular advanced skin rejuvenation protocol. Unlike traditional rollers or older microneedling devices, Dermapen 4 uses a proprietary stamp motion with 16 ultra-fine needles operating at adjustable speeds and depths with exceptional precision — creating thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin per second. These micro-injuries stimulate the skin's natural wound-healing cascade, triggering a powerful surge in collagen and elastin synthesis that progressively rebuilds skin structure, reduces scars and wrinkles, tightens pores, and restores a youthful density and radiance to the skin. At our clinic, every Dermapen 4 treatment is combined with active serum infusion and designed as part of a personalised protocol under full medical supervision.

How It Works

• Consultation and needle depth prescription: Our clinical team determines the optimal needle depth and treatment intensity for your specific skin concerns — superficial depths (0.25–0.5 mm) for skin quality and product infusion; medium depths (1.0–1.5 mm) for fine lines, texture, and pigmentation; deeper settings (2.0–3.0 mm) for acne scars and significant wrinkles.
• Topical anaesthesia: A topical anaesthetic cream is applied 30–45 minutes before treatment to ensure the procedure is well tolerated and comfortable throughout.
• Dermapen 4 treatment: The device is moved systematically across the treatment area in overlapping passes. The high-speed stamp motion creates uniform micro-channels while minimising epidermal damage, ensuring faster healing and superior results compared to older rolling or stamping devices.
• Active serum infusion: As the micro-channels are created, concentrated active serums — hyaluronic acid, growth factors, vitamin C, peptides, or PRP — are applied to the skin surface, penetrating deeply through the open channels to maximise their therapeutic effect at the dermal level.
• Recovery and post-treatment care: The skin will appear red and feel warm for 24–48 hours. A medical-grade soothing serum and strict sun protection are applied immediately post-treatment. Most patients feel comfortable returning to work or social activities within 24–48 hours.
• Programme structure: A course of 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart delivers optimal results, with continued improvement visible for up to 6 months after the final session as collagen remodelling matures.

Benefits

• Significant reduction in acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks through targeted dermal remodelling.
• Visible softening of fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
• Tightening and refinement of enlarged pores for a smoother, more uniform skin texture.
• Improvement in skin tone and reduction of hyperpigmentation and uneven colour.
• Restoration of skin density, firmness, and elasticity lost to ageing — a genuinely rejuvenating effect.
• Safe for all skin phototypes, including darker skin tones where laser treatments may carry higher risk.
• Suitable for face, neck, décolleté, scalp (for hair growth stimulation), and body areas including abdomen and thighs.

Who Is It For?

Dermapen 4 is an excellent treatment for adults of all ages and skin types who want to address any of the following: acne scarring (including rolling, boxcar, and ice-pick scars), post-surgical or traumatic scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture or tone, general skin rejuvenation and tightening, and hair loss (used on the scalp to stimulate follicle activity). It is particularly well suited to patients with darker skin types who cannot safely receive certain laser treatments, and to patients seeking a natural collagen-stimulation approach without the use of synthetic injectables. It is also an excellent treatment for younger patients seeking preventive skin maintenance in their late twenties and thirties.

Why Choose Derma Clinic Spain?

Dermapen 4 is a significant upgrade from the many cheaper microneedling devices on the market — but the device is only as good as the hands using it and the programme it is part of. At Derma Clinic Spain, every Dermapen treatment is preceded by a thorough skin assessment, performed by clinically trained staff at medically appropriate parameters, and followed by a personalised post-treatment care plan. We combine Dermapen with carefully selected active serums and, where appropriate, with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) from the patient's own blood to maximise the biological stimulus for collagen production. Our complete approach — clinical expertise, premium device, pharmaceutical-grade serums, and comprehensive aftercare — ensures that our patients achieve the best possible results from every session. For patients on the Costa Blanca seeking a genuine, medically supervised skin rejuvenation solution, Dermapen 4 at Derma Clinic Spain is one of the most powerful tools available.