Frequently Asked Questions
No. At-home “dermarollers” can tear the skin because the needles enter and exit at an angle. The SkinPen stamps vertically at a high speed (thousands of RPMs), which is safer, more precise, and goes much deeper than any home device can safely achieve.
Yes. By the next morning, the redness usually fades to a pink flush (like you spent an hour at the beach). You can cover it with mineral makeup after 24 hours.
Absolutely. Microneedling is one of the most effective treatments for “rolling” or “boxcar” acne scars because it breaks up old scar tissue and encourages healthy skin to grow in its place.
You may have pinpoint bleeding during the treatment, which acts as a natural serum for your skin and signals to us that we are treating you appropriately. We wipe the skin clean before you leave.
Yes. We use the SkinPen Precision Elite, which is the gold standard and the first microneedling device cleared by the FDA. It uses single-use, sterile needle cartridges to completely eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.
Think of it as “aerating the lawn.” The SkinPen creates microscopic channels in the skin. Your body perceives this as a mini-injury and rushes to repair it by creating new collagen and elastin. The result is fresher, thicker, and smoother skin.