Absolutely not. The AcuLlift MicroPen is made of aluminum and titanium to keep it strong, yet light weight. Not plastic. Also, stainless steel can get extremely heavy if you are doing a lot of microneedling, and there is also a tremendous amount of vibration that is transferred into your hand. As an acupuncturist, it is very important that our hands not become numb or fatigued during the day.