“I thought when you have larger pores there’s nothing you can do.”
That’s what Sarah, a woman in her 40s, believed after years of battling sensitivity, acne scars, oiliness, and a significant amount of skincare trial and error.
Redness, irritation, and an ever-present blotting paper in her bag—it all felt like her normal.
And with a deep fear of needles, she never imagined microneedling would be the thing that changed everything.
But it was.
Her microneedling results—and those of other people who’ve rewritten their skin journeys—is a powerful reminder that your skin doesn’t have to stay the way it is. With expert help, microneedling, and the right active products, transformation is not just possible, it may be easier and closer than you think.
Keep reading for real microneedling results, expert advice, and two firsthand stories of what’s possible when you stop settling for skin that doesn’t feel like you.
Real Skin, Real Concerns
Both women featured in this story are in their 40s. And while their concerns were different, the common thread was a desire to get visible results.
Sarah, who has oily, sensitive skin, struggled with enlarged pores, acne and chicken pox scarring, and signs of ageing. Nearly every product she tried caused redness or stinging, making her afraid to experiment or take any risks with new products.
“I did have a couple of concerns because my skin is very sensitive,” she said. “It gets inflamed easily. Many products that I've tried make my skin very red and I think I might have been damaging my skin barrier over the years.”
Carolina had combination skin—oily in the T-zone, with open pores and blackheads, and signs of ageing such as sun spots and lack of elasticity.
“My skin was quite oily with some open pores and blackheads around the nose and chin. After spending time in the sun and getting older I started seeing some sun spots and just starting to be more conscious about losing elasticity.”
Protocols for Tailored Microneedling Results
Dermapen Treatments™ offered them something most treatments don’t: a personalised solution. Because each Protocol can be customised for their unique skin concerns—whether that meant calming sensitivity, reducing oiliness, addressing pigmentation, stretch marks and even hair loss.
The secret to customised microneedling results lies in the Dermapen serums used during a procedure. Yes, the needling itself addresses a range of concerns by stimulating collagen production, but it’s our proprietary Dp Dermaceuticals—what we call the Non-Negotiables—that deliver the results that have so impressed Sarah, Carolina and thousands of patients like them.
It’s the only skincare range specifically designed to meet the safety demands of microneedling, and to take full advantage of what it can do. They deliver up to 80% more active ingredients deep into the skin, providing targeted nourishment and hydration, as well as being soothing and calming for incredible results you can see.
“I perform over 70 microneedling treatments a week,” says Carly Knowles, an Authorised Treatment Provider. “And we absolutely just love the results that it gets. If you’re using Dermapen™, you need to be using Dp Dermaceuticals™ to really get the most optimal results for your patients.”
When You’ve Tried Everything and Still Feel Stuck
Before discovering microneedling, Sarah was understandably sceptical.
“I honestly have a phobia with needles. I faint when I get a blood test and I don't have a single tattoo on me so I'm a little bit funny with needles in general.”
Carolina shared similar hesitation, “Before my wedding, I’d had a peel. And that was pretty full on afterwards, with all the skin coming off.”
But what happened instead surprised them both.
For Sarah, the experience was nothing like she’d feared.
“It’s so nice just to have a pamper session. The HYLA ACTIVE 3D SCULPTURED MASK™ they put on at the end just feels so good.”
Even better? Both women walked out of their sessions glowing—not red.
The secret: a post-procedure cover + SPF product, COVER RECOVER™, that doesn’t just conceal any redness but soothes the skin while protecting it from UV.
“The fact that you can walk away from your treatment without looking like a tomato is good because we all have busy lives. For a couple of the sessions, I had meetings I had to head to afterwards and I was worried about how I would be presenting. The COVER RECOVER really masks all the redness, so I was able to just go about my day,” said Sarah.
Carolina had a similar experience, “Within 30 minutes, I wasn’t red. It looked like I hadn’t had anything done!”
So What Is Microneedling—and Why Does It Work?
Microneedling with professional-grade Dermapen 4™ involves using ultra-fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. These tiny punctures stimulate your body’s natural healing process—kickstarting collagen and elastin production.
This helps improve skin texture, fade scars, tighten pores, and restore elasticity, which in turn improves the visible appearance of a wide range of skin concerns.
When paired with targeted Dp Dermaceuticals™ serums and applied by trained professionals, microneedling results becomes even more pronounced.
Taking Control at Home
Carolina’s transformation didn’t stop at the clinic. After her initial treatments, she was guided on how to maintain results safely at home using Dermapen HOME™ and Dp Dermaceuticals™.
“I had a session with a clinician first and she showed me how to do it,” Carolina explains. “When I got home, I went through the video from the app then I found it quite easy. So now when I do it, I usually have the instructions as a reminder of the areas.”
Having that support system and education means no more second-guessing. And topping up your professional in-clinic sessions with at-home microneedling offers you the fast-track to microneedling results that get noticed.
Taking Control at HomeThe Visible Results (And The Ones You Can’t See)
For Sarah, after a course of 6 professional microneedling procedures, the changes were undeniable:
Pores appeared smaller
Oil production drastically reduced
Redness and sensitivity significantly decreased
Acne scars visibly faded
She no longer needed blotting paper or heavy powders
And the transformation didn’t stop with her.
“I've been raving about the products to friends of mine. And one of my friends who was having some pigmentation problems has started Dermapen Treatments and using the Dp Dermaceuticals. She's really impressed. Even after just one session she sent me photos of her skin looking younger.”
Carolina also saw real changes in her skin.
“After starting to use Dermapen and Dp Dermaceuticals, I noticed that my skin was better hydrated, and less oily and shiny. I also noticed a reduction in pores, and sun spots and pigmentation is lighter.”
See It for Yourself: Microneedling Before & Afters
Beyond Skin Deep: The Emotional Impact
What surprised Sarah the most wasn’t just how her skin looked—it was how she felt in it.
“Generally, I feel more confident in my skin,” says Sarah. “I'm wearing a lot less on my skin — just a little bit of COVER RECOVER. I don't need to even apply powder.
I’m the happiest about having the oil under control because that's been my biggest frustration. Trying to find products that suit your skin is a headache and now that I know what I need to use, it's so much easier.”
Microneedling gave her more than visible results. It gave her peace of mind—and a routine that finally works without trial and error.
Don’t Settle for Skin That Doesn’t Feel Like You
If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck with your skin, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay there.
With safe in-clinic and at-home procedures, and a complete skincare system that supports your unique needs, Dermapen Treatments can deliver results that go far beyond surface level.
Well, we’re here to tell you CAN get the visible improvements to your skin that you’re looking for. And that with over 6 million Dermapen Treatments now having been performed all around the world, you can trust them to help you rewrite your skin history.
The first step? Talk to someone who understands your skin and can help you change it for the better. Find your nearest Authorised Treatment Provider.
