Microneedling — Dermapen & RF Microneedling

Dermapen motorised microneedling, radiofrequency microneedling, and Vampire Facial (PRP combined with microneedling) for acne scarring, stretch marks, fine lines, and skin texture. Supervised by FACD-qualified dermatologists at Melbourne Skin and Dermatology's Rowville clinic. Suitable for all skin types with minimal downtime. Sessions typically 30 to 90 minutes depending on area.

Melbourne Skin and Dermatology offers microneedling in three formats at its Rowville clinic, each targeting slightly different skin concerns and depths of stimulation. Dermapen microneedling ($399) uses an automated, motorised fine-needle device to create precise microchannels through the stratum corneum and into the papillary dermis at adjustable depths between 0.25 mm and 2.5 mm. This controlled micro-injury cascade triggers the skin's wound-healing cascade: growth factor release, fibroblast proliferation, and collagen and elastin neo-synthesis that progressively remodel acne scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores, and fine lines over three to six sessions. The Dermapen device's automated oscillation delivers more consistent channel depth and density than manual dermal roller techniques, with less epidermal trauma per treatment. RF Microneedling ($499) combines the mechanical micro-injury of fine needles with simultaneous bipolar radiofrequency energy delivered through insulated needles that heat the deep dermis and subcutaneous fibroseptal tissue. This dual-mechanism approach achieves greater collagen remodelling depth than microneedling alone, making it particularly effective for moderate skin laxity, acne scarring with fibrotic components, and neck and jawline tightening. The Vampire Facial ($349) combines platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — derived from a small same-day blood draw — with Dermapen microneedling to flood the micro-channels with concentrated autologous growth factors, enhancing the biological response to microneedling and reducing recovery time. Patients in Melbourne's south-eastern corridor — including Knox, Bayswater, Boronia, Ringwood, and Ferntree Gully — benefit from the Rowville clinic's combined dermatologist oversight and dermal clinician delivery model, ensuring appropriate patient selection and post-treatment skin care advice.