What needle length can be used under the eyes in microneedling?

The under Eye area tends to bruise and take longer to heal.  The skin is also very thin so deeper treatments are not needed.  0.5mm in 2-4 passes should be adequate.  

Very good question. Keep in mind the skin underneath the eyes is some of the thinnest and most delicate, so a gentle approach tends to produce the best results. While it is a good idea to limit the needle length, you can enhance the effects of your treatment by adding another technology like radiofrequency to the mix. This treatment delivers RF heating to the underlying dermal structure, where it constricts tissue and stimulates more collagen production. The result can be smoother skin with a visible reduction in wrinkles. Always work with a board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience treating the sensitive area under the eyes to ensure your procedure is both safe and successful. 

Hi! Thank you for the question! The under eye area is more sensitive and needs to be treated with caution to avoid swelling and bruising. I typically use depths between 0.3-0.5 in this area. I hope this helps. Best wishes!

Hello there,
      I have used up to 1 mm under the eyes, depending on the patients' skin, age, health, and history. This will typically result in greater downtime, but definitely increases results in this area for patients. Most commonly I use .5 mm in this area, with a large number of passes to increase the amount of skin treated. Good luck!
 Sarah RN BSN 

Great question, thank you!  Typically you don't want to use needles that will go any deeper than 0.5mm.  You can improve on your results by adding platelet rich plasma (PRP) to your treatments or radio frequency with the microneedling. Both help to accelerate your healing and improve your results. Thanks again for your question.  Best wishes, Dr. Lindsay J Sturm