The delicate eye area is one of the first places to give away our age and also the most difficult area to treat due to the sensitivity and thinness of the skin.

Piercing the upper layers of the skin with microneedles leads to increased blood flow in the skin and stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Enhanced penetration of topically applied Medik8 products will also assist in stimulating the production of these skin proteins. Each subsequent treatment gradually reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Use only a 0.2mm Titanium Dermastamp for areas around the eye due to the thin and delicate nature of the skin in this area.

Notice: To build up skin tolerance to skin needling, allow 3 day intervals between treatments for a minimum of 2 weeks. As your skin becomes adjusted to needling, gradually increase the frequency of use. Do not use more than once a day. If used more than once a day the Medik8 Titanium Dermastamp may cause excessive inflammation and even cause damage.

Wrinkles around the mouth can become more pronounced due to facial expressions such as smiling, frowning and even smoking, promoting the formation of fine lines around the lips.

Piercing the upper layers of the skin with microneedles leads to increased blood flow in the skin and stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Enhanced penetration of topically applied Medik8 products will also assist in stimulating the production of these skin proteins. Each subsequent treatment gradually reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Use the 0.2mm Titanium Dermastamp if you have fine lines or very thin skin around the lips, or if you are just beginning your home-based Skin Needling treatment.

Use the 0.3mm Titanium Dermastamp if your skin around the lips is comparatively thick or if you have deeper peri-oral lines.

Notice: To build up skin tolerance to skin needling, allow 3 day intervals between treatments for a minimum of 2 weeks. As your skin becomes adjusted to needling, gradually increase the frequency of use. Do not use more than once a day. If used more than once a day the Medik8 Titanium Dermastamp may cause more inflammation than is aimed for and even cause damage.

A scar is the result of wound healing where collagen grows beneath the skin to heal the wound. Scar tissue is often thicker, pinker and redder than the rest of the skin depending on various factors including depth of the wound, bodily location, ethnicity and age. This difference in texture and quality of tissue can lead to an unsightly mark that can have a negative effect on an individual’s self-confidence.

Scar revision with the Medik8 Titanium Dermastamp involves puncturing the scar and its surroundings with microneedles, causing the formation of tiny perforations, which in turn soften the scar tissue and relieve the strain. Collagen and elastin is stimulated through increased product penetration of vitamin c and retinol to improve the appearance of the scar.

Scars resulting from acne, chicken pox, burn scars, injury/ accident can all be targeted with the Titanium Dermastamp. Keloid and raised scars are the only type of scars that are not likely to benefit from the microneedle therapy. All the other scar types should have a greatly improved appearance with repetitive treatment.

Use a 0.2mm Titanium Dermastamp if you have a very thin, delicate or pain sensitive skin or if you are just beginning your home-based Skin Needling treatment.

Use a 0.3mm Titanium Dermastamp if your skin is comparatively thick and resistant to pain or if you are not new to Titanium Dermastamp

Notice: To build up skin tolerance to skin needling, allow 3 day intervals between treatments for a minimum of 2 weeks. As your skin becomes adjusted to needling, gradually increase the frequency of use. Do not use more than once a day. If used more than once a day the Medik8 Titanium Dermastamp may cause more inflammation than is aimed for and even cause damage.

Hyperpigmentation is the result of the brown pigment present in the skin (melanin) being deposited in excess and becoming clumped together producing an unwanted brown spot, visible on the skin’s surface.

As hyperpigmentation can occur on all body sites, a treatment is therefore needed that is suitable for use on all areas. The small head of the Titanium Dermastamp provides accuracy on all hard to reach areas that may be experiencing superficial hyperpigmentation issues. Particularly suitable for use on the hands, which is an area especially prone to hyperpigmentation.

The result is a better appearance of the hyperpigmentation concern and a more even skin tone. Always remember to include a broad-spectrum sun cream in your daily skin care routine especially when treating hyperpigmentation like Medik8 Hydr8™ Day. Sunlight causes the hyperpigmentation so any form of exposure will result in darkening of the mark.

It is recommended that you use the 0.2mm version of the Medik8 Titanium Dermastamp to enhance the penetration of lightening actives at the epidermal level of the skin. Using longer needles may cause deeper penetration of the active ingredients from lightening serums and creams, which is not desirable in treating hyperpigmentation as it is a very superficial skin condition. This does not mean that using longer microneedles with lightening treatments is harmful; however it would not produce optimal results.

Notice: To build up skin tolerance to skin needling, allow 3 day intervals between treatments for a minimum of 2 weeks. As your skin becomes adjusted to needling, gradually increase the frequency of use. Do not use more than once a day. If used more than once a day the Medik8 Titanium Dermastamp may cause more inflammation than is aimed for and even cause damage.

1. STERLISE:	Disinfect the Titanium Dermastamp by using Medik8 Sanitising Solution directly on the needles before every use and allow to dry.
2. CLEANSE:	Cleanse the targeted isolated hyperpigmentation mark and surrounding area by applying Medik8 betaCleanse or your preferred cleanser, following product instructions. Ensure the skin is left clean and dry.
3. STAMP:	Hold the Dermastamp (like a pen) close to the needle head, providing greater control and accuracy of application. The free hand can be used to hold the skin taught surrounding the hyperpigmentation mark. Rest your elbow/ forearm on a flat surface to avoid movement of the needles when in contact with your skin. Holding the Dermastamp directly over the isolated hyperpigmentation mark, repeatedly press the needles into the skin 20-25 times ensuring the whole pigmentation mark receives repetitive needling. IMPORTANT TIP: fully remove the Dermastamp from contact with the skin between each application. Do not rotate/ twist the Dermastamp whilst in contact with the skin.
4. CORRECT:	Apply Medik8 White Balance Serum directly over the stamped area and allow to fully absorb.
5. PREVENT:	Apply Medik8 vitamin C serum- C-Tetra or CE-Tetra directly over the stamped area and allow to fully absorb.
6. FINISH:	Clean the Dermastamp by running under hot water and sanitise as before. Allow to dry before replacing cap.

IMPORTANT:
To address the symptoms of hyperpigmentation, it is crucial that you wear SPF protection during the day at all times. Hyperpigmentation is caused by UV exposure and any treatment undertaken will be quickly undone if you do not change your sun exposure habits.
We recommend that you wear Hydr8™ Day or your preferred mineral sunscreen of at least SPF15 and stay out of sun between 10am and 3pm.

Treatment duration:	5 – 10 minutes
Frequency of use:	2 -7 times per week, depending on skin tolerance. To build up skin tolerance to Skin Needling, allow 3 day intervals between treatments for a minimum of 2 weeks. Gradually increase frequency of use, when your skin becomes adjusted to needling. Do not use more than once a day.
Optimal treatment time:	For best results, use at night to allow for maximum absorption of the active formulation.

Compatible products :
betaCleanse™ Antibacterial Exfoliating Foaming Wash for Acneic/ Problem Skin 150ml	C-Tetra® Pro-Collagen Synthesis Super Antioxidant Serum 30ml	CE-Tetra® Pro-Collagen Synthesis Super Antioxidant Serum 30ml	Hydr8 Day™ Depigmentation Serum Anti-Ageing Pro-Collagen Hydrator 50ml

Areas of the skin that have been affected by blisters, burns, infection or other injuries may experience a loss of pigmentation. This is known as Hypopigmentation where white spots appear on the surface of the skin due to the pigment producing cells-melanocytes- being damaged or destroyed. This is also the case with well healed scars that often contain a lack of pigment in the tissue causing it to be a different colour to the rest of the skin, making it more obvious.

Penetrating the targeted area with the Titanium Dermastamp needles can help to re-pigment the area. This is the result of transferring melanocytes from the surrounding tissue into the hypopigmented area. Dormant melanocytes, found in the deepest layer of the epidermis, can also be stimulated upon needle penetration, to produce melanin and re-pigment the scar or white mark.

The thickness of the epidermis varies considerably between the different body sites, ranging from the thinnest around the eyes and thickest on the back and soles of feet.
Therefore the personal use 0.3mm Titanium Dermastamp is recommended for re-pigmenting.