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How it works.
41% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 2 in tools
Sample
113 redditors with explicit opinion · 47 positive · 27 negative · 39 neutral
Score
0.471 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 33–51% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Mixed Reviews — <50% positive. Polarising — read both sides before buying.
Sources
r/Microneedling
Dr · tools
Mixed Reviews
Pen Derma Stamp
r/Microneedling
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Professional-grade at-home microneedling device with visible results for scars and texture. Results vary wildly and pain tolerance is required.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.6 from 1,380 reviews — that's roughly 90% positive.
On Reddit: 41% of 113 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 48 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Significantly improved skin after 12 DIY sessions
“I'm undergoing DIY treatment and have completed about 12 sessions with my Dr. Pen and have seen significant difference in my skin.”
u/u/codingiswhyicry
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1.5-2mm depth with 16 pin cartridge delivers real results
“I love microneedling This is right after my 5th microneedling at home using the dr pen m8. I use 16 pin cartridges, and go 1.5-2mm all over my face.”
u/u/Haunting_Fix_3327
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Most reliable microneedling device on the market
“Dr. Pen is the most reliable on the market, and you never have issues.”
u/u/No_Warning8534
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Authorized US sellers ship quickly from within US
“mtpskintech.com and drpen.net ship from within us and are authorized dr pe”
u/u/y2zy
What they don’t
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Some see zero results after 4-5 sessions
“I've done 4 at home microneedling sessions (Dr. Pen M8S) for fine lines (forehead, under eyes, neck) but don't really see results.”
u/u/Special_V2387
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Painful enough to require building courage before each use
“I have Dr Pen and always need to build up the courage to use it because it's like self-tortur”
u/u/momo-in-nyc
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Can cause inflamed itchy marks in exact needle pattern
“er my forehead, cheeks, and jawline in what looks like the exact pattern of the Dr Pen needling marks. They're inflamed, itchy, and some are really painful to touch.”
u/u/Syntrixal
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Nickel in cartridges triggered huge itchy hives after one use
“I used my Dr. Pen M8 with 16 pin cartridge only once and I broke out in huge itchy hives.”
u/u/electricmeatbag777
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Direct quotes
What 113 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Syntrixal
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er my forehead, cheeks, and jawline in what looks like the exact pattern of the Dr Pen needling marks. They’re inflamed, itchy, and some are really painful to touch.
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u/dermaqueenshop
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Complete Dr. Pen Microneedling Pen Comparison Chart (Latest Update) If you’re confused about the
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u/electricmeatbag777
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IT WAS THE NICKEL: an itchy mystery, solved I used my Dr. Pen M8 with 16 pin cartridge only once and I broke out in huge itchy hives. I had u
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u/Haunting_Fix_3327
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r/Microneedling
I love microneedling This is right after my 5th microneedling at home using the dr pen m8. I use 16 pin cartridges, and go 1.5-2mm all over my face. I don’t use numbi
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u/ceebella31
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r/Microneedling
GlowingSkincare.com - anyone brought from her? She is pretty responsive.
Pen - DR. PEN A9 ULTIMA PRO MICRONEEDLING PEN Cartridge size - 24 pin & 18 pin
Serum -
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u/Special_V2387
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n and I don’t see any change Hello! I’ve done 4 at home microneedling sessions (Dr. Pen M8S) for fine lines (forehead, under eyes, neck) but don’t really see results.
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"Hello 👋 I'm new to microneedling and want to get started. What's the deal with Dr Pen? It seems very hot or miss and plenty of scams to get caught up in! Is there a"
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"Dr pen is the microneedling device, the blue cartridge on it is a 18 needle cartridge"
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"Thank you! I have a Dr pen, but I think it’s an A6. Are the infusion pens better?"
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"Derm 2. That website and that guy give major ick vibes. I’m very happy with my Dr Pen."
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"end the money and switch to Derminator 2, from what I have read on here. I have Dr Pen and always need to build up the courage to use it because it's like self-tortur"
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"nights I just focus on hydrating
\- once a month I microneedle at home with a dr pen
\- every now and again I will do an AHA/BHA peel from the ordinary or use the"
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"nd suddenly I’m down the skincare rabbit hole.
Next thing you know, I’ve got a Dr. Pen M8S in one hand, some fancy Korean serums in the other, and I’m sprinkling in G"
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"Dr Pen is NOT U-S based, it is a Chinese product, allowed to market itself freely ! St"
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"for over 12 years in microneedling devices, here is what you may not know:
1. Dr. Pen: If you're using a motorized device, like the Dr. Pen, you need to be aware of"
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"o treat myself with a higher quality device and originally I was looking at the Dr. Pen. Long story short, I ended up on Reddit because I wasn’t sure of the real Dr. P"
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"ew areas on my body before I do my face. I’ve already done one treatment with a DrPen M8s at .25 all over my face and what got me really interested in the Derminator"
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"Dr Pen cartridges warning and help please Hey everyone looking for some help with find"
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"g at the authentic website, although it looks a bit sketchy) are way lower than Dr Pen for instance. Or are the comments/posts about the price difference maybe old?"
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"I am so pissed at Dr.Pen- warning One of the microneedling boosters they sell (and market as being for m"
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"ept of microneedling at home. From some research it looks like best options are Dr pen M8S or derminator. I saw people saying there’s a lot of fake Dr pen websites -"
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"epths or any other quality aspects of devices.
I've posted four photos using a Dr Pen M8S, 18 needle head, setting 1 (\~133 Hz), no slip and used a banana for the ex"
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"ity at all if the good Lord wills it. Whatever. I've pretty much decided on the Dr Pen A11 based on u/DermaQueenShop's very nice little comparison guide (and I'm just"
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"so have deep 11s and nasolabial shadows I’m self conscious about.
**TOOLS**
* Dr. Pen M8S with 12-pin cartridge
* Nitrile gloves
* Hypochlorous acid
* Slip: Curenex"
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"els at home from PSC and I want to try out MN!
I was trying to decide between Dr. pen and derminator 2 and I think I’m going to go with Derminator 2
However, the we"
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"and I loved the results.
It was quite expensive so I decided to buy myself a Dr Pen M8 with the 16 pin cartridges. I’ve got my isopropyl alcohol spray to sanitise"
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"Real or fake I just found out that some Drpen pens are fake. Mine is arriving today. How do I figure out if it’s real or fake"
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"ink? Hi! I did my first microneedling session at home last Saturday! I used the Dr pen m8s on the highest speed at 0.25 for forehead and upper lip and 0.5 everywhere"
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"ht I wanted a Derminator 2, but then I hear there's a steeper learning curve vs Dr Pen? I'm weighing these two options, and was leaning towards Dr Pen for the followi"
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"What’s your full routine and holy grail products? I’m buying a Dr. Pen and need to know what all to get! What is your step by step routine for before"
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"Currently have the Dr. Pen A11. Is the Derm2 much different? I’m not opposed to purchasing and going throu"
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"xperiences with jumping in without doing a professional session first? I have a Dr Pen I've been nervous about using for a while.
I was gonna book 1 professional se"
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"Dr.Pen M8S (microneedling) My pen arrived yesterday and I used it for the first time t"
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"Breast lift scars protocol? Just bought the dr pen m8s. Not sure what protocol to use for these breast lift scars."
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"I have only just ordered my Dr Pen for MN and also got a Hydra Pen , can’t wait for them to arrive but wondering w"
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"e heard bad things about their customer service, etc and considered getting the dr pen m8 but it seems like there are so many fakes, is there a true Dr Pen original s"
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"I have the Dr Pen M8 and it’s great"
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"jail for long. That's literally why laws exist in the first place
Meanwhile, Dr. Pen is the most reliable on the market, and you never have issues.
I mean, even"
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"Thanks for showing us. I just started with Dr Pen and this gives me an idea of what to expect. I do have a question that maybe yo"
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"use isnt sold anymore I think. It’s normal they bust out new versions. It’s the Dr pen M8 or something. When it dies I’ll just buy what’s available then. The pen allo"
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"t up to this by the 3rd)
MICRONEEDLING PROTOCOL (Sessions 7 on Nov 7, 25)
Using Dr. Pen M8S
Cartridges: 12-pin for main sessions
Current Depths & Speed (always on"
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"your course of treatments.
I have a whole pile/variety of cartridges for my Dr Pen, mostly from AliExpress."
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"e device. I would like to have IPL device at home. I actually just bought the Dr Pen M8S last week and had my best friend that is a nurse at a hospital and works pa"
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"m a year older and an esthetician and i still haven’t pulled the trigger on the dr pen or derminator. i micro at home with a single use needle with a chamber for th"
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"ondered about that. I've been using a manual stamp on my scalp, but I do have a Dr. Pen. I thought that if I used the Dr. Pen I would lift it from spot to spot, as opp"
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"ve the first Derminator and some cartridges. I read somewhere that some of the Dr. Pen cartridges might fit, but don't know for sure. Haven't needed to find out becau"
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"ed please… im doing mine at home but i don’t know if im doingit right. Im using dr pen, 36 needles, speed is at 6 and depth is 1.25 i think. 🤔"
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"t will damage your skin. Get a derminator 2 or I've seen many people love their dr pen m8s"
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"I stamp with my DrPen Ultima.
I sterilise my 16 cartridge needle with 90% alcohol.
I don’t use anyt"
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"I was using the Dr Pen M8 for months with a similar experience. Just upgraded to the derminator2 and f"
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"ce welcome What serums are people adding to their micro needling routine? I use DR PEN M8S with a 12 cartridge and I honestly don’t notice a difference. I’ve been doi"
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"ked completely normal no redness nothing. There is no difference at all. I used Dr.Pen M8s for it. I looked so many pics and videos before doing it and everyone had r"
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"Agree. The guy is CERTIFIABLE. I'm buying a Dr Pen bc I have the Derminator 2 but I don't want to deal with the idiot I bought it"
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"here do you get them please? I’m based in uk and also dont see any results from Dr pen. I am looking for hydration boot/ Barrier repair mainly as my skin is constantl"
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", but I'm undergoing DIY treatment and have completed about 12 sessions with my Dr. Pen and have seen significant difference in my skin. I would say the answer is that"
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"files. Add an ultrasound wand, (about $35 on ebay) skin needling (maybe $75, Dr Pen ONLY) and a good red LED mask (again, maybe $50 now) and trust me, you're good"
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"I have the derminator 2 and several different dr pens. My favorite is the dr pen a11. mtpskintech.com and drpen.net ship from within us and are authorized dr pe"
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"I saw a video of a woman comparing dr pen and derminator on a banana and the derminator was way better, left no drags etc"
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"r causing infections, the list goes on! If you are going to do it at home buy a Dr. Pen professional at home microneedling device. They are exactly like the ones they"
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"I’m 71, using Dr Pen, 3 times now , I only have redness like sunburn which disappears after 48 hour"
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"or scars and face/body with a home microneedling pen (max the number of needles Dr Pen is good).
Calecium Exosomes + Microneedling: A godsend for hair growth.
Reti"
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"year microneedling at home on my abdomen.
In total I did 5 sessions using the Dr pen m8.
I had a 25lb weight loss in between these photos. My stretch marks are by"
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"mp; scarring. This is after just one session of at home microneedling using the Dr. Pen M8S and one TCA 13% peel (3 layers) followed by dream peel 2 weeks prior to mic"
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"ipping to UK for the derminator 2.
I've been microneedling for 4 months with a Dr pen and asce+ and rejuran. Decided to buy the derminator 2. Also taking a small bre"
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"tician knows I microneedle at home and showed me how to do it correctly with my Dr. Pen.
The one thing I've found that works consistently well in terms of quicker rec"
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"it looking and are there any areas of concern (like drag marks, etc) I used the Dr. Pen M8S and plan to get the Derminator 2 once I save up. My face is red but not rea"
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"croneedling every 4-6 weeks, mostly every 4 weeks for the last 12 months with a dr. pen m8s using 18-needle cartridge on my face and stomach.
I had old acne scarring"
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"void scratch marks ? I’ve been micro needling every three months at a .5 depth (dr pen H3 12 needle) at speed 6 and every time I do it, I have scratch marks. I usuall"
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"e for at home use? From what I’ve observed, most people seem to really like the Dr. Pen devices. However, there’s a quieter minority who have raised concerns about the"
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"Dr. Pen Website: Disorganized, Missing Information…Just Poor Overall. I read that the M"
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"lright, I got this from Shein not realizing that the pen is Dr. Realpen and not Dr. Pen. I understand the latter isn't an actual brand but would feel better if thats w"
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", I’ve been a frequent lurker on this sub Reddit and I finally just got my own dr.pen for at home use. I’ve had professional micro needling before and loved it but l"
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"You look amazing! I’m doing all that but I’m scared about the Dr pen🥺 I stopped using it once I started Tretinoin (been on it for a month). Should o"
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"Dr Pen gang ✊🏼"
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"ated me into buying as well! I'll also note that my dermatologist recommended a Dr. Pen when I asked her. So I think all the fear-based marketing that Derminator does"
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"The banana video and page 7 or 8 of his manual with the close up photos of the Dr Pen needles sold me! When you see the shape of other needles, the lack of motor pow"
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"Be careful with the Dr.pen, I saw this video of what it does to a banana peel and that it not what we’re g"
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"The pen & needles were 78$ from Temu. It was a Dr pen"
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"Acecosm has it on their website. And I wouldnt by Dr Pen from temu"
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"Dr Pen M8S. I’ll graduate to the D2 down the road if I need more but the Dr Pen is mos"
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"i'll have to adress the rpm thingy. Yes I agree, it is likely way to high. The dr.pen m8s I have is marketed as having a max speed of 16000 rpm and the SkinPen(a see"
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"I also have the Dr Pen M8s.
I do both. For reference same skin tone as Halle Berry. So should be more"
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"I stamp with a Dr. Pen. I have been doing it for over two years on my face and neck. I count 1..2.. a"
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"sed gliding and never got my skin scratched like some of the photos here. i use drpen with 1,5mm needles at my cheeks in the lowest speed and moving lightly from lef"
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"3 months ago. I am 68 years old. I started with a roller and then purchased a dr pen M8s. I've done 2 sessions with the pen.
The first time, I was pretty aggressi"
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"Dr.Pen needles are good enough and not as bad as the post Derminator makes it out to b"
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"ve laser therapies when you can just microneedle at home!
EDIT:
I use the M8S dr pen, and used 12 pin cartridges, at 1.75mm depth, I’ll probably do 2mm next time wi"
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"ogress I was 18 months post pregnancy when I started at home microneedling with dr pen M8S 12 pin cartridge.
so far I did 3 sessions and the after photo is 2 weeks a"
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"Holy moly that hurt! Hi everyone, I got the dr pen m8s from my bday and after being scared for a couple a months I finally did it."
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"icroneedling I have been Microneedling for 6 months, every 4-6 weeks. I use the Dr.Pen with Curenex and Hyaron mixed. I follow the depths charts for various area of t"
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"Microneedling with Dr. Pen — no after results? Ok so, in my microneedling experience I have gone to a clin"
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"AMA I FINALLY MN’d with my new dr pen m8! As a Microneedle newb, I researched and rehearsed this in my mind for over"
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"it was safe to use. Like what?? Also In the caption they mention it’s a 36 pin Dr Pen cartridge. Which doesn’t determine depth, the pen does. If you’re using numbing"
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"eed, and .5 to 1 depth. This time I did 6 speed .5 to 1.5 depending on area. ( Dr. PEN) maybe I should cut the speed back. I noticed a lot more results the first time"
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"just a heads up as to maybe why he was harsh about your question.
I did use a Dr pen m8 prior to buying the derminator a few weeks ago and I think it did the job ju"
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"Dr Pen is fine and there is no reason to ever doubt it and get FOMO just because someo"
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"I have always been MN with a dermastamp, just bought a Dr Pen M8 recently. I do it every month, 1.5mm for my pitted acne scars, the pitted sc"
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"eply to OP factually, I can conclude his HA gildes are non-sterile.
Why can't Dr Pen be at par with the D2 in every aspect so that people can stop supporting someon"
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"How deep do you do? At 0.75 I didn’t feel anything. With my Dr pen, 0.75 was painful"
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"ritation now! Just play with it and get the feel of what you can tolerate. My Dr. Pen A8S model came with a handy reference chart which will deem helpful with each t"
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"Good to know! Thx 🙏 I will probably settle on Dr pen because I like the price point."
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"I have a dr. Pen a6s, I use it 3-4 times a year with just plain HA serum. The depth and speed I"
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"I would say to stay away from any company that sells dermarollers…but I bought Dr. Pen (M8 Ultima Pro) who also sells derma rollers and slips with sketchy ingredients"
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"Derminator is the only approved device where I live; customs will seize a Dr Pen if they catch it. I wouldn’t listen to people trying to dissuade you from purch"
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"Ouch! But I did it! Just completed my first at home session with the Dr Pen M8S. My previous session was 5 weeks ago with the stamp. I’m based in the UK so"
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"switched over to doing an at home micro needling with a knock-off version of a dr. Pen from temu and used hyaron and tox I bought online from Korea. The difference is"
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"I finally tried it! I have a Dr Pen. I used a 24 needle tip and did 3 passes of .25
It didn’t hurt but I also didn’"
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"done three different places professionally and then have done it at home with a Dr. Pen and the Derminator 2.
I think the best results I have ever gotten was from my"
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"super gentle, but i think due to lidocaine I was pressing way too much with the Dr Pen.
I used the Dr Pen on speed 4, cheeks & chin: 0.5mm, rest 0.25mm.
My fa"
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"HA vs Saline Slip? Hello!
I’ve been DIY microneedling with Dr Pen 3 times now. Once 32pin and then 16pin as I didnt have any bad reactions. I hav"
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"irst at home MN. I did all the research, sterilized every single thing. I got a Dr pen M8S as my pen. I nanoed 2 times to practice. I was so excited!. I used 24 need"
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