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SkinPen Microneedling for Acne Scars, Pores and Texture

If acne scars, enlarged pores, or rough skin texture bother you, SkinPen may help. It is a medical-grade microneedling treatment used on the face to improve skin texture and overall skin quality.

Pen-style microneedling device held against the cheek during a treatment at Tactus Health in Sugar Hill GA
Licensed Aestheticians
Session 45 to 60 min
Downtime 1 to 2 days
Course of 3 sessions
Free Consultation

SkinPen Microneedling in Gwinnett County: The Session, the Week After, and the Cost

Improving acne scars, enlarged pores, and rough skin texture takes time, but SkinPen can help your skin look smoother and more even over time. We start with a complimentary skin consultation to understand your concerns and determine whether SkinPen is a good fit. Treatments take 45 to 60 minutes, with topical numbing typically recommended for comfort. For the best results, three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart are typically recommended.

How It Works

How SkinPen Microneedling Works

SkinPen works by creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin at a set depth. This triggers the skin’s natural repair response and stimulates collagen production.

Treatment depth is customized based on your concerns and the area being treated. Your provider reviews how your skin responds and adjusts treatment settings throughout your treatment plan as needed.

Unlike RF microneedling, SkinPen does not use heat or radiofrequency energy. Instead, it relies on your skin’s natural collagen response to improve texture and overall skin quality. During your free consultation, we’ll help determine which treatment is the better fit for your goals.

Quick Facts
Treatment time45 to 60 minutes
NumbingTypically recommended
Downtime1 to 2 days redness
Days afterLight dryness or flaking
Aftercare window24 to 48 hours
Recommended course3 sessions, 4 to 6 wks apart
Area treatedFace
ProviderOur licensed aesthetics team
What It Treats

Skin Concerns SkinPen Is Used For

SkinPen is used on the face. Whether it is the right treatment for your concern is confirmed at your free consultation, before anything is booked.

Acne Scarring
Textured scarring left behind after acne itself has cleared. This is the concern SkinPen is most often booked for, and it is treated as a course rather than a single session.
Enlarged Pores
Visibly open pores across the nose, cheeks and the center of the face, where the skin can look coarse in certain light.
Uneven Texture
Roughness and unevenness in the surface of the skin, including areas that feel gritty rather than smooth under makeup.
Fine Lines
Early surface lines, most often around the eyes and the mouth, as distinct from deeper lines caused by muscle movement.
Uneven Tone
Patchiness and dullness across the face, where skin tone reads as uneven rather than as a single defined mark.
Post-Acne Marks
Flat marks left once a breakout has healed, without the change in surface texture that defines a scar.
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After Your Session

What the First Two Days Look Like.

Straight after treatment, your skin will typically look red and feel warm and tight, similar to a mild sunburn. This usually settles within one to two days. As your skin heals, you may notice a short period of light dryness or flaking.

For the first 24 to 48 hours, avoid makeup, strenuous exercise, activities that cause heavy sweating, and direct sun exposure. You’ll receive personalized aftercare instructions at your appointment, including any recommendations specific to your skin.

Treatment Plan

What a Typical SkinPen Treatment Plan Looks Like

For most concerns, SkinPen is performed as a series of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. The right treatment plan depends on your goals, skin concerns, and how your skin responds along the way.

1
Session One
Your appointment begins with topical numbing if recommended for comfort. Treatment takes 45 to 60 minutes and is tailored to the area being treated. Afterward, expect redness, warmth, and tightness for one to two days.
2
Session Two (4–6 Weeks Later)
Your provider will review how your skin responded to the first treatment and adjust the treatment depth if needed. The appointment follows a similar process and timing as your first session.
3
Session Three (4–6 Weeks Later)
The third treatment completes the standard series recommended for most patients. At this visit, we’ll review your progress and discuss whether additional treatments or maintenance sessions may be beneficial.
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Your Provider

SkinPen Microneedling Performed by Our Licensed Aesthetics Team.

Our Licensed Aesthetics Team

Georgia Licensed Aestheticians · Dermalogica Certified · Under Medical Director Clinical Oversight

Every SkinPen treatment at Tactus Health is performed by our licensed aesthetics team. We evaluate your skin, discuss your goals, and tailor your treatment plan to your individual concerns.

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Pricing

How Much Does SkinPen Microneedling Cost at Tactus Health?

We believe pricing should be straightforward. SkinPen is available as a single treatment or a discounted package of three treatments, which is most commonly recommended for acne scars and texture concerns. Your treatment plan and total cost are reviewed during your complimentary consultation.

Single Session
Also used for maintenance after a course
$350
Per session · 45–60 min

  • Medical-grade microneedling
  • 45 to 60 minute appointment
  • Topical numbing included
  • Written aftercare instructions
  • No package commitment required
Most Popular
3 sessions
SAVE $210
$840
Regularly $1,050 · $280 per session
3 sessions · 4–6 weeks apart

  • Everything in a single session
  • 3 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart
  • 20% off the single-session rate
  • Topical numbing included
  • Written aftercare instructions
  • Depth reviewed at every visit

Not sure whether SkinPen or RF microneedling is right for you? Schedule a complimentary consultation. We will look at your skin, talk through what you want to change, and tell you which of the two is appropriate. No obligation.

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Also Offered

Other Treatments in the Same Room

RF Microneedling
Microneedling with an added radiofrequency step. Booked for different concerns than SkinPen, and which one applies to you is decided at your consultation.
VI Peel
A chemical peel used for surface tone and pigmentation. Sequencing around a microneedling course is planned at your appointment.
HydraFacial
A cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating facial treatment with no needling step and no downtime.
Dermaplaning
Manual exfoliation of the surface of the skin with a sterile blade. Timing around a microneedling course is discussed at your appointment.
Find Us

SkinPen Microneedling Near You in Sugar Hill, GA

Located in Magnolia Office Park on Buford Highway in Sugar Hill, serving Gwinnett County and the surrounding area. The consultation is free and there is no obligation to book on the day.

Tactus Health Aesthetics & Weight Loss Clinic
1400 Buford Hwy NE Suite K 2 · Sugar Hill, GA 30518
(678) 892-9230 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm · Sat 10am-2pm Free parking

Also serving: Buford · Suwanee · Duluth · Lawrenceville · Dacula

Questions

SkinPen Microneedling FAQ

Does SkinPen microneedling hurt?

A topical numbing cream is typically recommended for comfort and is applied before the session begins. How much you feel varies from person to person and from one area of the face to another. If anything is uncomfortable during the session, say so at the time and your aesthetician will adjust.

How much downtime should I expect?

Expect redness, warmth and tightness, much like a mild sunburn, for one to two days. After that the skin often goes through a short phase of light dryness or flaking. Plan the appointment with that in mind rather than booking it the day before an event.

What should I avoid afterwards?

For the first 24 to 48 hours, avoid makeup, strenuous exercise, anything that makes you sweat, and direct sun. You are given written aftercare instructions at the appointment. If you are unsure about a particular product or activity, ask before you book rather than afterwards.

How many sessions will I need?

SkinPen is usually booked as a course of three sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart. Single sessions are available and are also used for maintenance after a course. What is appropriate for your concern is decided at your consultation rather than assumed in advance.

Is SkinPen the same as RF microneedling?

No. SkinPen creates micro-injuries in the skin with a needle cartridge and nothing else. RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy through those same channels, which introduces a thermal step SkinPen does not have. The two are booked for different concerns, and which applies to you is decided at your consultation.

Who should not have SkinPen?

SkinPen is not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with active acne or a skin infection in the treatment area, with a history of keloid scarring, or within six to twelve months of isotretinoin use. Tell us at your consultation if any of these apply to you, and read the full safety information linked at the foot of this page.

Book Your Free SkinPen Consultation

Meet with our team at our Sugar Hill clinic for a complimentary skin consultation. We’ll assess your skin, answer your questions, and help you decide whether SkinPen is the right treatment for your concerns.

Treatment Information: SkinPen microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin using a sterile, single-use needle cartridge. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with active acne or skin infection in the treatment area, a history of keloid scarring, or isotretinoin use within 6 to 12 months. Expect redness, warmth and tightness for 1 to 2 days, followed by light dryness or flaking. Avoid makeup, strenuous exercise, sweating and direct sun for 24 to 48 hours. Individual results vary. Performed by our licensed aesthetics team. Results are not guaranteed. General information on microneedling from the American Academy of Dermatology. Full SkinPen Safety Information.