Microneedling Depth Guide
· Dr.Pen

Microneedling depth varies by area, concern, and skin type, ranging from 0.25mm for product absorption and delicate areas to 1.0-2.5mm for acne scars and deeper wrinkles.

Needle Depth:

Dr. Pen microneedling depth chart

Use Area

Thin Skin

Thick Skin

Speed

forehead

0.25-0.5mm

0.5-0.75mm

1-3

Eyebrow area

0.25-0.5 mm

0.5-1.0mm

1-3

nose

0.25mm

0.5mm

1‑2

around the eyes

0.25mm

0.25-0.5mm

1‑3

cheek

0.5mm

0.5-1.0mm

1‑3

jaw

0.5-1.0mm

1.0-2.0mm

2‑4

upper lip

0.25mm

0.25-0.75mm

1‑2

Facial acne scars

1.0-1.25mm

1.5-2.0mm

1‑3

Stretch Marks

1.5-2.0mm

1.5-2.0mm

2‑4

Surgical & Burn Scars

2.0-3.0mm

2.0-3.0mm

4‑6