How to Use the Dr. Pen – Microneedling Demo & Tips

Updated Video on What to Expect During and after & taking you with me day-by-day for almost 2 weeks

Background Information on my Experiences

I started really caring about my skin in 2013. I began doing face peels at home, and discovered a wealth of information and do-it-yourself skincare practices, that have since evolved. I also began microneedling with an affordable microneedling roller in 2014, and did so sporadically at that time but it was not invasive, and was only a light treatment.  At that time, I was keeping a close eye on progress and taking before and after photos. Then, I focused more on doing face peels, and less on doing microneedling. If you’re wondering why I would stop doing something that would help with skincare, it was more because I was having health issues that were unrelated, and skincare was not a priority or concern. So, it’s basically been about four years since I’ve done proper treatments.

The microneedling rollers are effective, but I wanted to see how effective microneedling with a pen tool could be. So, that’s why I’m documenting it here, for all to see. If you are using a microneedling roller, I believe it can still be very beneficial. I just wanted to take things to a new level. So, I did a lot of research on which microneedling pen to purchase, and I love the one I am using.

Microneedling Treatment #1 with Dr. Pen

Purpose for Treatment: 

• Specifically, to get rid of or lessen wrinkles on the forehead – one main one in the middle
• To lighten lines around mouth and eyes
• Improve skin texture below eyes, where it is thinner, with lines and has hallowed areas
• Improve hyperpigmentation on cheeks
• Improve skin texture, thickness and collagen

Needle Depths Used on This Treatment:

• 0.5mm used on entire face initially
• 1-1.5mm used in a few specific places to spot treat

My Face After Microneedling

Final Thoughts on my FIRST Treatment

It takes time to see results from a treatment like this. So, I am optimistic. At the time of writing this, it’s only been a few days since the treatment. My skin currently is dry and not looking great. It almost looks a bit worse, but it is normal as it’s going through a healing process, and is currently in a dry stage. Though my face was insanely red, it went down in a few hours. My skin continued to look blotchy, and still does a little bit on day 3. I look forward to updating you guys with how things are going, progress and the entire process.