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What should you know about the Genosys microneedling pen?

The Microneedling Pen device, shown as equipment
Illustration: The Microneedling Pen device, shown as equipment

Short answer

A Genosys microneedling pen makes controlled microscopic punctures to support skin remodeling and improve selected texture concerns.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Device action
Controlled punctures at a selected depth
Common short-term signs
Redness, swelling, tightness, or flaking
Hygiene rule
Use a sterile cartridge for each treatment

What a microneedling pen does

The pen moves a sterile needle cartridge across the skin at a clinician-selected depth. The tiny punctures stimulate a wound-healing response and can be used for selected acne scars, uneven texture, or fine lines. It is different from rubbing a roller over the skin because the practitioner controls movement, depth, and treatment coverage.

Redness, warmth, tightness, pinpoint bleeding, swelling, and flaking can follow treatment. Results develop as the skin settles and remodels, and the plan must be adapted to the area and the concern.

Before and after the session

Tell the clinician about active acne, cold sores, infection, eczema, raised scarring, medicines affecting healing, and recent peels or injectables. Ask which Microneedling Pen cartridge and depth are planned, and whether standard Microneedling is appropriate for your goal.

Follow instructions for cleansing and moisturising. Avoid picking, heavy sweating, swimming, direct sun, and strong exfoliating products while the skin is recovering. Never share cartridges or use a device on another person.

Warning signs

Contact the clinic if redness or swelling keeps increasing, pain becomes severe, pus develops, blisters appear, or healing is delayed. Seek urgent care for fever with a worsening wound, breathing difficulty, or rapidly spreading swelling.

What to ask

Ask what concern is being treated, how the depth is selected, how hygiene is maintained, what recovery signs are expected, and which products should be paused.

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Can a microneedling pen be used on active acne?

Active inflamed acne may need treatment first because puncturing irritated skin can worsen inflammation or spread infection.

When should the skin be reviewed?

Arrange a review when pain, heat, drainage, blistering, or worsening redness does not follow the expected recovery pattern.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.