WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING W/ PRP?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that creates invisible “micro-injuries” in the surface of the skin, triggering collagen and elastin production, minimizing scarring and hyperpigmentation, allowing products to penetrate deeper into skin, and encouraging a healthy glow.
When combined with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, your skin can harness its innate restorative properties to achieveoptimal rejuvenation.
- Microneedling: This is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a device with fine, sterile needles to create controlledmicro-injuries in the skin. These tiny injuries stimulate the body's natural healing response, including the production of collagen and elastin, which are crucial for skin firmness and texture. Microneedling can help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven skin texture.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): PRP is derived from the patient's own blood. A small amount of blood is drawn and processedto separate the platelets, which contain growth factors that promote healing and tissue regeneration. The PRP is thenapplied to the skin during or after the microneedling procedure. When PRP is introduced into the micro-injuries created by the microneedles, it can further enhance collagen production and rejuvenation, accelerating the healing process and promoting a more youthful appearance.
The combination of microneedling and PRP is believed to improve the overall results of both treatments. It can enhance the skin's texture, reduce the appearance of scars, and provide a youthful glow. Microneedling with PRP is commonly used on the face but can also be applied to other body areas.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MICRONEEDLING WITH PRP?
- Improves fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduces acne scars
- Softens stretch marks
- Evens skin tone
- Lightens hyper pigmentation and sun spots
- Reduces appearance of pores
- Firms and smooths skin texture
- Heals scars
- Reduces broken capillaries and spider veins
- Glowing complexion
FAQ
WHAT IS THE DOWNTIME AND RECOVERY PERIOD AFTER MICRONEEDLING W/PRP?
The downtime associated with microneedling with PRP is typically minimal, lasting only two to four days. The extent of rednessduring this period can vary depending on the intensity of the treatment.
In most cases, patients usually resume their regular activities, including work and social events, within 24 hours as the sideeffects subside and the redness diminishes.
While it's advisable to avoid using makeup for the initial 48 hours, you can typically return to your normal skincare andmakeup routine within 3 to 5 days following the procedure. We typically recommend using tinted SPF. Ask us for Dose ofAesthetics approved tinted SPFs to best pair with your Microneedling treatment.
IS MICRONEEDLING PAINFUL?
In order to alleviate any potential discomfort during a microneedling treatment, we administer a 30-minute numbing sessionbefore your treatment using the most potent topical numbing cream currently available on the market. Overall, the use of atopical anesthetic and proper preparation makes this procedure relatively painless.
HOW SOON WILL I SEE RESULTS?
You may observe an immediate "glow" to your skin, and this improvement will continue in the following weeks. The full results,including enhanced skin texture and firmness, often become most apparent up to 6 months after the treatment as collagenproduction continues to increase.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS?
For optimal results, we recommend a series of 4 treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apart. In the case of scarring, a minimum of 6treatments is typically recommended to achieve the best results.
After the initial treatment series, you can consider undergoing the procedure about once a year to help maintain and prolongthese results.
