Why I Chose SkinPen for Nuerra and Why I'll Keep Using It

When I was setting up Nuerra, one of the decisions I thought hardest about was which microneedling device to invest in. There are dozens of options at every price point, and the marketing around all of them is enthusiastic.

I always wanted to chose SkinPen but as I was a new business starting out I thought I would start out with a good but cheaper option. Now I am able to invest in SkinPen and it was a no brainer. Here's why.

I started with the evidence

The first thing I did was look at the clinical evidence behind the device. Not the marketing. Not the testimonials from other aestheticians. The actual peer-reviewed clinical studies.

SkinPen has over ninety. It is the world's first FDA-cleared microneedling device making it the only one to have undergone the level of independent clinical testing required for FDA clearance in the United States. It's also CE marked. No other microneedling device has that combination.

That matters to me because my clients trust me with their skin. I wanted to be certain that the results I was promising had solid clinical evidence behind them, not just anecdote.

The device itself

Beyond the evidence, the engineering is genuinely better. SkinPen uses sterile, single-use sealed cartridges meaning there's no cross-contamination risk between clients. The needle motion is a controlled vertical stamp rather than a rolling action, which means no micro-tearing and more consistent depth across the treatment area. The depth is precisely controllable, which matters because I need to treat the delicate skin around the eyes differently from the thicker skin on the cheeks.

All of these things affect both safety and results. They're not marketing points they're the practical reasons experienced clinicians choose this device.

The honest version of why it costs more

SkinPen costs more to use than unbranded or generic microneedling pens. That cost is real and it's reflected in the treatment price at Nuerra.

I could offer microneedling at a lower price point using a less validated device. I chose not to, because I think your skin deserves the best available evidence. And I think if you're investing in a professional treatment, you should know exactly what you're paying for.

What this tells you about Nuerra more broadly

I made a similar decision with every other element of how I built this studio. Professional-grade peel formulations. Treatments that have evidence behind them. Retail products that have so much science and clinical studies behind them and are proven to get results. Honest consultations where I tell you what I actually think rather than what sells.

I'm one person doing every treatment personally. My reputation depends entirely on the results I produce. That's not a speech it's just the reality of running a single-specialist studio, and it's the reason I care so much about the quality of every element of the treatment.

If you're considering microneedling and want to talk through whether it's right for your skin, I'd love to hear from you.