FAQs

How does microneedling work?

The Dr Pen device slides along the skin and penetrates the upper layers of your skin to create micro-wounds. These wounds trigger a healing response from the body, which responds by producing collagen and elastin fibers. Read more about how microneedling works here.

Which conditions does microneedling treat?

Microneedling can treat mild to moderate acne scarring.

 

Which device should I purchase?

Choosing your device comes down to personal preference and your budget. All the Dr Pen devices have a needle depth which ranges from 0mm - 2.5mm. We have created a graph here to show you how to choose which needle depth to use to achieve your desired results.

 

Is it painful?

The level of discomfort you experience will depend on the needle length you choose to use, as well as whether you apply a numbing cream. The shorter the needle length, the less discomfort you will experience.

Applying a numbing cream pre-needling is advisable for lengths longer than 0.25mm. Applying hyaluronic acid Skin Booster will also help lubricate your skin and may alleviate some discomfort during the microneedling process.

 

What is the downtime?

It's recommended you don't use your Dr Pen 3-5 days before an event as you will experience mild redness, pinpoint bleeding, swelling and bruising for a few days after treatment.

 

What will I look like post-treatment?

You will experience some redness and mild swelling for 24-48 hours post-treatment. It's also normal to see small pinpoint bleeding and mild bruising.Cold compresses will relieve it. After a few days your skin will be a little dry and flakey, which will gradually disappear within one week.

 

How often should I use my Dr Pen?

Microneedling can safely be performed every 4-6 weeks. For collagen induction you will require at least 3 treatments. Scar reduction requires between 3 and 6. 4-6 weeks should pass between one treatment and the next.

 

Which needle length should I be using?

The needle length you choose to use depends on the kind of results you are wishing to achieve.

1mm and below will help even out skin texture and hyperpigmentation. This length is also perfect for those who wish to improve the efficacy of their serums as the ingredients will penetrate deeper into the skin. The deeper the product can get into your skin, the more effective it will be.

1mm - 2.5mm is recommended for those wishing to improve the appearance of acne scarring. Remember multiple treatments are required for improvement in the appearance of these issues, performed roughly once every 4 weeks.

 

Which cartridge do I need?

There are 3 different cartridge options to choose from:
12 pin
36 pin
Nano
The 12 pin is recommended for the face, while the 36 pin is more suitable for body. The nano cartridge can be used regularly for improved serum absorption.

 

What are the differences between the 12 pin, 16 pin, 36 pin and nano-needle cartridges? Which one do I need?

We recommend the 12 pin and 16 pin (16 pin cartridges only available with the M8 device) for the face. The 36 pin is recommended for the body (For stretch marks, for example).

Which body parts can you microneedle?

You can use the Dr Pen microneedle on your whole body. Popular areas include face, neck, decolletage and hips (for stretch marks).