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Exceed vs SkinPen Precision (2026)

Published new pricing is limited: SkinPen Precision lists $6k–$10k, but we haven't verified a new-price band for Exceed — see the table below for what we've confirmed. They are used for different treatments (SkinPen Precision: microneedling (non-RF); Exceed: powered microneedling), so the right pick depends on which treatments you're building demand for.

Category group: Skin tightening & remodeling (RF microneedling, monopolar RF, HIFU)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision vs MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
Attribute	Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision	MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
New price range	$6k–$10k	—
Used asking range	$1,500–$4k	$2,500–$2,750
Payback calculator	View ROI calculator	View ROI calculator
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New price range

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: $6k–$10k
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: —

Used asking range

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: $1,500–$4k
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: $2,500–$2,750

Payback calculator

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: View ROI calculator
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: View ROI calculator

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Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision

MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision vs MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
Attribute	Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision	MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
Consumable cost / lock-in	Single-use RFID needle cartridge, $34.99 from the official SkinPen store; third-party kits $65 single, $255 for a 5-set, $450 for a 10-set (Pinova). One patient per cartridge. Loaded per-treatment cost including serum, numbing and disposables is $80-$135 (ABAC benchmark - labelled as a category benchmark, not a device-specific figure). RFID enforces single use.	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: Single-use RFID needle cartridge, $34.99 from the official SkinPen store; third-party kits $65 single, $255 for a 5-set, $450 for a 10-set (Pinova). One patient per cartridge. Loaded per-treatment cost including serum, numbing and disposables is $80-$135 (ABAC benchmark - labelled as a category benchmark, not a device-specific figure). RFID enforces single use.
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: —

Service cost

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: Not published
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision vs MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
Attribute	Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision	MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedDe Novo: DEN160029, K202243 “SkinPen® Precision System is a microneedling device and accessories intended to be used as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults aged 22 years or older.”	FDA ClearedK180778, K233709 “The Exceed is a microneedling device and accessories is intended for the treatment of wrinkles in Fitzpatrick skintypes I, II and/or III in the following facial areas: glabellar frown lines, periorbital lines and cheek folds in adults aged 22 years or older.”

FDA status & indication

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: FDA ClearedDe Novo: DEN160029, K202243
“SkinPen® Precision System is a microneedling device and accessories intended to be used as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults aged 22 years or older.”
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: FDA ClearedK180778, K233709
“The Exceed is a microneedling device and accessories is intended for the treatment of wrinkles in Fitzpatrick skintypes I, II and/or III in the following facial areas: glabellar frown lines, periorbital lines and cheek folds in adults aged 22 years or older.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision vs MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
Attribute	Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision	MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: 0 recorded pairings
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: —
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: —

Approved reviews

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: 0
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision vs MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
Attribute	Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision	MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited
Manufacturer	Crown Aesthetics	MT.DERM
Built by (OEM)	Crown Aesthetics	MT.DERM GmbH
Category	Microneedling (non-RF)	Powered microneedling
Technology	Vertical-oscillation mechanical microneedling pen with sterile lockout cartridges (Microneedling (mechanical))	Powered microneedling device (Microneedling (mechanical))
Launch year	2018	—
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	—	—

Manufacturer

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: Crown Aesthetics
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: MT.DERM

Built by (OEM)

Crown Aesthetics SkinPen Precision: Crown Aesthetics
MT.DERM Exceed / Exceed Unlimited: MT.DERM GmbH

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