Best Microneedling Pens: Your Ultimate Buying Guide

Microneedling is not, as you might reasonably think, a term for a tiny mouse doing needlepoint (too bad!). Instead, it’s something that sounds scary but is actually amazing. Let’s call it…lots of tiny needles poking you in the face but make it fashion. Or in other words, it’s a weird thing that makes your skin gorgeous. Once it was an in-office only treatment for the rich and famous, but now you can buy beginner-friendly devices for at-home use, called dermarollers, or, more relevantly, the higher-tech dermapens or microneedling pens.

Thanks to its booming popularity and the big business that is the at-home beauty tool trend, you can now purchase an effective and safe microneedling pen to use in your home. Do you remember when Kim Kardashian made waves with her “Vampire Facial?” Yep! That treatment included a version of microneedling.

A microneedling pen has a removable cartridge with lots of very thin, very short needles that quickly poke in and out of the very shallow layers of your skin when the device is switched on. There’s a lot going on here, but the short version is that the needles create tiny wounds on your face. Then, your super smart body goes into skin-healing mode to heal the tiny wounds. This boosts many of your body’s natural beautifying processes, including collagen production, giving you a near-instant glow. Microneedling has also been shown to help with scarring, wrinkles, loose skin, dull skin, and countless other skin concerns.

So real talk: any beauty treatment where you pierce the skin and draw a bit of blood is not for the faint of heart or the nonchalant. You’ve only got the one face, after all. It’s very important to treat microneedling seriously, sanitize your hands, tools, and work area, and respect the process! That said, many experts agree microneedling is reasonably safe to do at home with the right tools, that is, and that’s where we come in!

We’re skipping over the low-tech manual dermarollers for now and getting straight to the more automated, turn-on-and-go microneedling pens that you can use at home to get great skin. Scroll down after our recommendations for more how’s, why’s and what-the-heck’s of the microneedling process. And for now, here’s our carefully researched list of the best microneedling pens to buy in 2021!

What are the best microneedling pens for home use?

#1 New Arrival Variable Speed Dr pen M8 Micro Needle derma pen 6 speeds new 16 pins Microneedling Dermapen

This professional strength device is the best overall because you get quality, precision, ease, and effectiveness for a reasonable cost. Dr. Pen is one of the most popular microneedling pen brands out there, and this is their most recent and most bells and whistles-filled model.

The Dr. Pen Ultima M8 Professional Microneedling Pen is great because it features a new 16-pin design with smaller needles (.18mm) that arc to fit the skin’s curved surface, and are adjustable in length. It operates in wireless or plugged-in mode. There are six different non-shakey speed modes shown on an LCD display and an ergonomically designed handle that won’t slip in your hand during operation.

The Ultima M8 works to restore collagen and that youthful glow on your face, but can also work anywhere else on your outer layer of skin. The kit comes with: the microneedling pen (obvi) and two 16-pin cartridges, plus three 36-pin cartridges (wow that’s a lot of uses). Then there’s the wall charger, a two-meter USB cable, and a travel case.

Lots of users see results right away (like as soon as the next day) but you’ll start to see really impressive results after a few months.

#2 A1 Dr. Pen Derma Pen Auto Microneedle System Adjustable Needle Lengths 0.25mm-3.0mm Electric Derma Dr.Pen Stamp Auto Micro Needle Roller

Dr. Ama is an alternative to the Dr. Pen brand and tends to run slightly cheaper, but not offer quite the same level of bells and whistles. The Dr. Ama Ultima A1 Microneedling Pen is a great workhorse option for treating skin concerns like acne, scars, and signs of aging at home.

This model has a low heat, low noise motor, and an ergonomically designed handle that won’t slip from your hand during use. It comes with a 36-pin and a 12-pin cartridge so you can see which you prefer. While the Dr. Ama brand says their design minimizes pain, folks say you should still use a numbing cream to feel completely comfortable if you’re of the faint-of-heart variety.

 

 

#3 Dr.pen Ultima A6, TopDirect Derma Pen Electric Microneedle Derma Roller Pen with 50Pcs 12PIN Cartridges Needles Wrinkle Stretch Marks Scar Hair Loss Treat 0.25-2.5mm Adjustable

 

The dermapen Pro A6 Microneedling Pen kit is pretty similar to the Dr. Pen Ultima A6 kit. It is a bit cheaper, but it doesn’t come with the brand recognition and trustworthiness of Dr. Pen. It’s what we call a pretty good “dupe” in the beauty business. You can even buy the same replacement cartridges for either brand and they’ll fit.

The dermapen version is a bit lower-tech. There’s no LCD display screen, for instance. No smart memory, and no 3D technology either. But the cartridge and needle sizes are the same. So the decision between the two is really based on personal preferences and budget.

 

 

#4 New Trending Hydra Pen H2 Professional Microneedling Pen Automatic Applicator Skin Care Microneedling Derma Pen

 

The Hydra Pen H2 Professional Microneedling Pen is especially cool because it combines microneedling technology with enhanced serum delivery to mimic a real in-office skin treatment.

Fill the pen’s 3ml product well with whatever serum or skin treatment you’d like to use, and the pen will automatically dispense the product while the 12 .25mm needles do their work. This process helps the skin absorb the product much better…up to ten times better! Take my money, please!

 

 

 

What is microneedling?
Microneedling, also called dermarolling, or collagen induction therapy, was once only available in-office from a dermatologist. Then in many states, estheticians at medispas offered this trending treatment. Now you can do it at home with a dermaroller, or better yet, a dermapen or microneedling pen. It’s the practice of inserting lots of very thin and short needles in and out of the skin to encourage the body’s natural collagen production and other self-healing properties of the skin.

What is microneedling good for?
Over time, microneedling can effectively address concerns like scarring, pigmentation, acne, dull skin, wrinkles, sagging skin, crepe skin, hair loss, cellulite, and more.

Is microneedling safe to do at home?
There are always some inherent risks when you do a treatment that breaks the skin and invites infection. Microneedling at home requires a certain level of serious preparation and respect for the process.

How often can I use microneedling pens?
The frequency will depend on your skin and the aggressiveness of your treatment. You should wait to be healed in between treatments, anywhere from a few days, to six weeks.

How can I use microneedling pens at home safely?
1. Start with a clean face and hands, and disinfected tools, workstation, and gloves. 70 percent isopropyl alcohol is a great disinfectant.
2. Apply numbing cream (optional).
3. Follow your microneedling pen directions for operation.
4. Rinse your face with very clean water and pat dry with a sanitized towel or cotton pads.
5. Apply aftercare products, like vitamin C or hyaluronic acid serums.
6. Keep your hands and any other potentially dirty surfaces away from your face while you heal.

Dr. pen M8 auto beauty mts micro 16 needle therapy system cartucho derma pen speed display

Dr. pen M8 auto beauty mts micro 16 needle therapy system cartucho derma pen speed display

Derma Pen Introduction
Minimised epidermal damage
Less pain and erythema as high speed with vertical direction
More easy to operate at the small or curved areas
Adjust micro needle length (0.25~3.0mm)
Prevent cross infection, adopt with disposable needles
More quickly and efficient than manual Micro-needle

Features
1. Atomatic and charging
2. Adjustable Needle length from 0.25mm to 3.0mm
3. Adjustable 6 level speed control from 1800rpm to 7000rpm
4. 12 / 9/1/3/5/7/11/16/24/36/42/Nano needles Tip using 30 gauge Acupuncture Needles to reduce discomfort
5. Digital Motor in Hand-piece
6. Highest quality for medical professionals(Aluminum Housing)
7. Optimal absorption of products
8. Compact and ergonomic design

Specifications

Typederma Pen
Power supplycharging or battery
Adapter4.5v-500mA
Vibrating frequency1800rpm – 7000rpm
Needle length0.25~3.0mm
Needle materialnano wafer /imported medical stainless steel
Needle number1/3/5/7/9/11/16/24/36/42 /Nanoneedles
Body materialAluminum Alloy Shell
Body colorSilver/red/blue
Size143*22.5mm
Weight

75g

Derma Roller is used for one of the following skin problem:
1. scar removal- including acne scar removal/ treatment
2. stretch mark removal / treatment
3. anti-aging, anti wrinkle
4. cellulite reduction or removal
5. hair loss treatment
6. hyper pigmentation treatment

Advantages:
A. Visual and noticeable improvement in a few days from the first treatment.
B. Short healing time.
C. No permanent damage or injury.
D. No bruising, infection, discoloration or other complications.
E. Extremely high absorption of any active ingredients.
F. Almost all skin types can be treated.
G. thickens the dermis without damaging or removing epidermis.

How to Operate
1. Setting
Adapter Mode
(1) Plug in DC adapter to the jack.
(2) Plug in DC adapter to AC outlet.

2. Preparation
(1) Take out needle cartridge in the sterilized packing.
(2) Fitting round slots 1 into 2 of machine, push needles cartridge horizontally up to the end .
(3) Lock the cartridge by turning it to the counter clockwise.
(4) Adjustment of needles length should be done after turn on the machine.
(5)If you want to remove the needle cartridge, turn it to the clockwise and push out horizontally, fitting round slots(slot 1,slot2)together.

3. Adjustment of speed and needle length
(1) Adjustment of Speed and ON/OFF
(2) 6 speed level control
Pressing the switch 2 seconds to open the device, It starts from the lowest speed to highest speed when you turn on the power firstly.
The speed cycles low to high. Please press the switch 2 seconds when you need to stop the device.The flicker’ s frequency of light faster, the speed is higher .
(3) Adjustment of needles length
You can adjust the length of needle by turning the adjustment ring clockwise or counter clockwise. Turning it clockwise, length of it will be longer .