Pitted Acne Scars? What SkinPen Microneedling Can and Cannot Do
By Radiance: Beautiful Skin | September 23, 2026
If acne has left small pits behind, you have probably noticed that no cleanser or serum smooths them out. SkinPen microneedling is one of the treatments we offer for that kind of texture. It is not a one-visit fix, so here is what to expect before you book.
Why pitted scars stay after the acne is gone
Deep or long-lasting breakouts can damage the collagen that supports the skin. The surface heals, but the structure underneath does not fully rebuild, so small dents remain. Makeup settles into them and side lighting makes them more obvious.
How SkinPen works
SkinPen makes tiny, controlled channels in the skin. Your skin responds by building new collagen, which over time can soften the edges of pitted scars and even out texture.
That rebuilding is slow. Plans usually involve several sessions spaced a few weeks apart, and we will suggest a number once we have seen your skin. A single visit can leave skin looking fresher, but scar changes build up across the series.
“I had my first of three skin pen treatments today. It was NOT a painful experience as I had feared, and I am looking forward to my new glow!”
A first-time client
What recovery looks like
Expect your face to look and feel like a mild sunburn afterwards. Redness and slight swelling are common and typically ease within a few days. We will give you aftercare instructions, and the basics are simple:
- Keep the skin clean and moisturized.
- Wear sunscreen every day.
- Skip heavy sweating and active products until we say they are safe again.
Is it right for you?
SkinPen suits people whose acne is under control and who want to work on texture, pores and old scarring. If you have active, inflamed breakouts, we will calm those first. Tell us if you have a history of keloid scarring or any skin infection.
Some scars respond better to a different approach, or to a combination. If that is true for you, we will say so rather than sell you a series that will not deliver. Be wary of anyone who promises to remove pitted scars in one session.
“The procedure did not hurt at all because she was so gentle.”
One of our clients
For timing and maintenance, read how long SkinPen face-only results last.
Ready to talk about your skin?
SkinPen Microneedling, face only | 45 minutes | $350 per session. Face and neck, and face, neck and décolleté, are also available.
Call +19133136512 or email tara@radiancebeautifulskin.com and we will tell you honestly whether SkinPen is the right next step. Clients come to us from Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Prairie Village and Mission.
Radiance: Beautiful Skin | 7232 W 79th St, Overland Park, Kansas 66204