Dr. Pen Ultima M8 Professional Microneedling Dermapen, USB Rechargeable, 5pcs 24pin Cartridges Replacement Pack
SKU: DRPM803
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Cosmetologist review | Dr Pen M8 - Microneedling Pen Electric Auto Microneedle Derma Pen
I'm a professional cosmetologist with access to spa/salon/medical grade facial equipment including microneedling pens that can run upwards of several thousand dollars. After several years of testing these devices against home quality ones, I have essentially determined that there is very very very very little difference between a professional device and an "at-home" one. Battery life and expected life span could be the only real factors in most cases; as far as clients go, the difference in results is produced by the skill of the professional and not the cost of the device.
As a result, I often find myself reaching for a Dr Pen M8 in my office probably 8 times out of 10. The reason is because unless I am needling a scalp client or traveling to an outside service where I may use my pen for many hours straight, I find that the M8 pen can produce the same results that a professional pen can. However, the M8 pen actually weighs about 60 grams less than my professional device. This may not sound like a lot of weight but if I do 3-4 needling clients in a day, my wrist notices the difference in those 60 grams after awhile. Because of this, I actually have several M8 pens because sometimes I will forget to charge one overnight, or perhaps I have back to back clients and do not want to risk a battery dying at all.
Even though I do that, I've never had any issue with battery life or performance at all even when power begins to drop low. The pen continues to work and push through even when it's grazing the lower end of its battery life, and charge time is quick. I've never timed it specifically but I know that if I like go to lunch, run an errand, and come back, it's full and ready again. A few hours at most, and you're back in business. If you're busy and take back to back clients though, more than one device is ALWAYS a good idea.
The cartridges that come with this pen seemed fine and I noticed no issues with needle quality. However, I did use these on myself, on my body (hip/thigh) skin. The reason is because I do ONLY purchase needle cartridges to be used on clients from a reputable medical supplier, and that's because the needles absolutely must be reliably sterile and sharp. Using poor quality cartridges is a guaranteed way to ruin someone's skin, so while these devices are available to purchase without any kind of license, please be aware that I feel personally that it's the cartridges that are a much riskier purchase than the device. Use caution if you choose to do this yourself at home and try to find cartridges from a source that has a good reputation for sterility and quality.
Overall in terms of the device quality I'm very happy with the Dr. Pen M8 each and every time I use it. I have great results with it because it's a lightweight and easy to use needling pen that fits easily into the hand, holds a charge for a long period of time and maintains power and consistency the entire time it is in use. It is a bit smaller than my professional pen, but that doesn't appear to affect its performance or power at all. I'm happy with this microneedling pen and would absolutely recommend it to others.
As a result, I often find myself reaching for a Dr Pen M8 in my office probably 8 times out of 10. The reason is because unless I am needling a scalp client or traveling to an outside service where I may use my pen for many hours straight, I find that the M8 pen can produce the same results that a professional pen can. However, the M8 pen actually weighs about 60 grams less than my professional device. This may not sound like a lot of weight but if I do 3-4 needling clients in a day, my wrist notices the difference in those 60 grams after awhile. Because of this, I actually have several M8 pens because sometimes I will forget to charge one overnight, or perhaps I have back to back clients and do not want to risk a battery dying at all.
Even though I do that, I've never had any issue with battery life or performance at all even when power begins to drop low. The pen continues to work and push through even when it's grazing the lower end of its battery life, and charge time is quick. I've never timed it specifically but I know that if I like go to lunch, run an errand, and come back, it's full and ready again. A few hours at most, and you're back in business. If you're busy and take back to back clients though, more than one device is ALWAYS a good idea.
The cartridges that come with this pen seemed fine and I noticed no issues with needle quality. However, I did use these on myself, on my body (hip/thigh) skin. The reason is because I do ONLY purchase needle cartridges to be used on clients from a reputable medical supplier, and that's because the needles absolutely must be reliably sterile and sharp. Using poor quality cartridges is a guaranteed way to ruin someone's skin, so while these devices are available to purchase without any kind of license, please be aware that I feel personally that it's the cartridges that are a much riskier purchase than the device. Use caution if you choose to do this yourself at home and try to find cartridges from a source that has a good reputation for sterility and quality.
Overall in terms of the device quality I'm very happy with the Dr. Pen M8 each and every time I use it. I have great results with it because it's a lightweight and easy to use needling pen that fits easily into the hand, holds a charge for a long period of time and maintains power and consistency the entire time it is in use. It is a bit smaller than my professional pen, but that doesn't appear to affect its performance or power at all. I'm happy with this microneedling pen and would absolutely recommend it to others.
21/03/2022