What size needle do I need for microneedling?
Mia Smith
Published Feb 16, 2026
What size needle do I need for microneedling?
Medical microneedling uses needles with a length of 0.5mm – 1.5mm on the face, neck and chest, or 1.5mm – 2.5mm on the body. As these needles are longer, they penetrate the epidermis and varying depths of the dermis (dependant on the length of the needles).
Are 12 or 36 needles better for microneedling?
12 needle cartridges are more effective and are suitable to treat all skin concerns, including fine lines and deep wrinkles, stretch marks, cellulite, pigmentation, burn scars, and post acne scars. 36 Needle Cartridges are more invasive and suitable to treat scars, large pores and deep wrinkles.
How deep should you go with dermapen?
Fine lines and scaring may be treated with a medium needle depth (approximately 1.0 mm). Deep acne scarring, surgical and deeper scars, wrinkles, pore size and skin texture can be treated with the deepest needle depth (approximately 1.5mm to 2.0mm).
How many needles is best for dermapen?
The MicroNeedling Difference This procedure uses an actual needle cartridge with either 12 or 36 fine needles that can be adjusted to different depths.
How do I choose a dermapen needle?
Needle Lengths
- Serum ingredients absorption (not recommended with retinol infused serums) = 0.25mm.
- Scarring = 1.0mm – 1.5mm.
- Hyperpigmention = 0.25mm – 1mm.
- Loose skin and sun damage = 0.5mm to 1.5mm.
- Stretch marks = 1.5mm to 2.5mm.
- Uneven Skin Tone and to improve texture = 0.5 mm – 1mm.
- Fine and deep lines = 0.5 to 1.5 mm.
Will a .25 mm derma roller work?
The 0.25 mm microneedle is effective for boosting skin care products for rapid skin absorption which is commonly known as transdermal drug delivery. If you want to reduce your wrinkles and skin lines, this is not the appropriate needle size to look for. The 0.25 mm microneedle cannot induce collagen growth.
Can you reuse Dr pen needles?
Answer: A derma roller only comes in one size of needles, so you may have to purchase different rollers to get the different lengths of needles needed. With the pen the length of the needle can be determined on the pen itself, thus saving you money. Also, You really should not reuse needles, because of sanitary safety.
Can you use 36 pin needle on face?
The 12 pin is recommended for the face, while the 36 pin is more suitable for body. The nano cartridge can be used regularly for improved serum absorption (scroll down to learn more about nano-needling).
Can I microneedle my neck?
MicroNeedling Can Improve The Appearance of Fine Lines on the Neck. Don’t let lines be a pain in the neck! Micro-needling, coupled with professional skincare products, is a great way to improve the appearance of fine lines on the neck. Neck wrinkles and sagging skin are a part of aging.
What speed should you microneedle?
Pen Australia microneedling pens have a speed range of 1-5. As a general rule, the faster you set the speed on your microneedling pen, the deeper the needle will penetrate your skin….Needle Speed Guide.
| Skin Area | Recommended Speed |
|---|---|
| Face (General) | 1-4 |
| Body (General) | 4-6 |
| Forehead | 1-3 |
| Between Eyebrows | 1-3 |
Can I reuse DermaPen needles?
How do I choose a DermaPen needle?