SkinPen Microneedling
FDA-cleared microneedling that prompts the skin's own collagen production — for fine lines, texture, and acne scars.
What skinpen microneedling does, in plain language.
Microneedling uses a motorized pen fitted with a sterile, single-use cartridge of very fine needles to create thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin. The skin responds as it does to any small injury: it repairs, and in doing so remodels collagen and elastin in the treated area.
SkinPen® by Crown Aesthetics was the first microneedling device to receive FDA clearance. As a collagen-induction treatment it is one of the most versatile tools in the practice — we use it for fine lines, texture and tone, early laxity, and acne scarring, on the face, neck, or jawline, across every skin tone.
It sits between a peel and a fractional laser: deeper remodeling than a peel, less downtime than Fraxel, and gentle enough for every skin tone. A consultation decides whether SkinPen, a laser, or a combination is the better fit for you.
A consultation determines whether this treatment is right for you — every plan begins with a conversation and a physician assessment.
- —Fine lines, early laxity, and crepey texture — face, neck, or jaw
- —Acne scars and post-acne marks, on every skin tone
- —Rough or dull texture, enlarged-looking pores, uneven tone
- —Preventive collagen work, for skin that's only just starting to change
- — Face, neck, or both — planned with you at consult
- — Sterile single-use cartridge, every visit
- — Series of 3, about 30 days apart
- — 1–3 days of redness
In the chair.
- Duration
- About an hour, including 30–45 minutes of topical numbing.
- Comfort
- Topical numbing beforehand; most patients feel a light vibration and mild scratchiness.
- What it feels like
- Skin is cleansed and numbed, then the pen is passed over the treatment area in a set pattern, at a depth chosen for your skin and the area. You leave pink, with written aftercare.
Honest timelines.
- When results appear
- Gradual — improvement builds in the weeks after each session as collagen remodels.
- How long they last
- Results build over the months following a series; maintenance is planned at your follow-up.
- Downtime
- 1–3 days of redness, tightness, or dryness, similar to a mild sunburn.
- Sessions
- A series of three, spaced about 30 days apart, is standard; deeper scarring may need more.
Simple steps that protect the result.
- —Gentle cleanser and a bland moisturizer only for the first 48 hours.
- —No makeup for 24 hours.
- —Broad-spectrum SPF daily, and avoid direct sun for the first week.
- —No retinoids, acids, or exfoliants until we clear you — usually 3–5 days.
- —Skip workouts, saunas, and swimming for 24–48 hours.
Common questions.
Important safety information
The SkinPen® Precision system is a microneedling device and accessories intended to be used as a treatment to improve the appearance of wrinkles of the neck for Fitzpatrick skin types II–IV and to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults with all Fitzpatrick skin types aged 22 years and older. For contraindications, warnings, and precautions, ask for the patient labeling at your consultation. SkinPen is a registered trademark of Crown Laboratories, Inc.