What to expect during your first at home mts pen treatment

navigating Your Initial At-Home MTS Pen experience

Understanding teh Initial reactions

For those embarking on their first at-home micro-needling treatment with an MTS pen, it’s common to encounter minor pinpoint bleeding.This reaction is not only typical but also signifies a triumphant clinical outcome. The appearance of these tiny blood spots indicates that the skin is responding effectively to the treatment.

Sensations During Treatment

As you begin your session, you may notice a sensation of tightness and warmth across your skin. This response occurs as your immune system activates in reaction to the controlled mechanical trauma inflicted by the micro-needling process.It’s essential to recognize that this feeling is part of the healing process and should subside shortly after treatment.

Starting Off Right: Speed and Depth Settings

When initiating your first session, it’s advisable to select the lowest speed setting on your MTS pen while using a shallow needle depth. This approach allows you to assess your comfort level and pain tolerance without overwhelming yourself. Gradually adjusting these settings in subsequent sessions can definitely help tailor the experience to suit your individual needs.

By understanding what to expect during this initial phase, you can approach at-home micro-needling with confidence and clarity, paving the way for effective skincare results.

Safety notes and related reading

This article is informational and is not medical advice. Microneedling can irritate skin and may increase the risk of infection, pigmentation changes, or delayed healing when used too aggressively or on unsuitable skin. Do not microneedle active acne, infected skin, rashes, sunburn, open wounds, or areas that have not recovered from a previous treatment.

If your goal involves acne scars, hair loss, melasma, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks, or any medical skin concern, ask a licensed professional before using an at-home device. Use sterile compatible cartridges, avoid reusing cartridges, keep pressure conservative, and pause if skin becomes hot, swollen, painful, or increasingly red.

Useful safety sources

• FDA microneedling device safety information
• FDA consumer safety page for microneedling devices
• Cleveland Clinic overview of microneedling

Related mtspen guides

• How to use the Sergand microneedling pen safely
• Dermapen 4 vs Dr. Pen M8 comparison
• How often to get microneedling

Last reviewed: June 15, 2026.