Micro-Needling & PRP
Micro-needling and PRP treatments reduce Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Large Pores, Uneven Skin Texture, Acne, and Scars
These blemishes can impact your mood and your confidence. We can equip you to overcome your blemishes with the SkinPen®, which utilizes PRP to combat the effects of aging skin.
Micro-needling, or collagen induction therapy, has quickly become our most popular service. It is an anti-aging facial that stimulates collagen. Collagen induction therapy reduces acne scars, wrinkles, enlarged pores, stretch marks and improves tone and texture. An automated micro needling pen is used to make micro-injuries into the skin to produce collagen and elastin.
PRP, or Platelet Rich Plasma, is a cutting-edge form of regenerative medicine that is being used more and more in cosmetic treatments. PRP is performed by drawing a small vial of your own blood. The blood is then spun in a centrifuge to separate the growth factors, platelets and stem cells from the rest of the blood. Once this unique mixture is obtained, the enriched plasma is applied to the desired treatment areas. The enriched plasma contains proteins and molecules that provide nutrients to the skin’s cells, making it a natural, healthy way to improve aging skin.
What Is Micro-Needling & PRP
Micro-needling is an aesthetic treatment that stimulates collagen and elastin production by rolling fine needles over the skin. The addition of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) from the blood may make micro-needling more effective. PRP contains platelets, stem cells, growth factors, and cytokines; basically, all your healing
elements found inside your body that helps skin tissue repair itself. Micro-needling with PRP is considered a minimally invasive procedure with little to no downtime. A topical numbing cream is applied prior to the procedure, then a practitioner will use a micro-needling device to create tiny punctures in the skin. Next, they will apply PRP to the area and allow it to penetrate the skin. Micro-needling with PRP can be used to improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, scars, acne and other skin concerns. It can also be used to promote hair growth.
What are the Benefits of Micro-Needling?
Micro-needling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. This stimulates the body’s natural healing response, which can lead to the production of new collagen and elastin. Micro-needling is often used to improve the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and sun damage. The addition of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to micro-needling may speed up the healing process and stimulate skin renewal, potentially producing better results than micro-needling alone. PRP is rich in growth factors and other biologically active molecules that can promote tissue regeneration. Micro-needling with PRP may be an effective treatment for acne scars, surgical scars, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, large pores, and uneven skin texture. Consult with a licensed practitioner to see if micro-needling with PRP is right for you.
Who is Micro-Needling & PRP For?
Micro-needling with PRP is a minimal invasion treatment used to help improve the skin’s appearance. Micro-needling with PRP can be used to improve the look of aging, wrinkles, fine lines, scars, acne, rosacea, and stretch marks. It can also be used to help improve the overall tone and texture of the skin. The best candidates for this procedure are people who have recently started to show signs of aging or who have scars or other skin damage that they would like to improve. Micro-needling with PRP is not recommended for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or are taking blood thinners. If you are interested in this procedure, we recommend that you schedule a consultation with our office so that we can further assess your candidacy. During your consultation, we will discuss your medical history and goals for treatment. We will also perform a thorough skin assessment to ensure that you are a good candidate for this procedure.
What is Potenza™ RF Skin-Tightening?
The Potenza RF micro-needling treatment uses ultrafine needles and heat to penetrate the top layer of the skin and trigger the body’s natural healing process to regenerate new collagen and elastin. The number of passes and penetration to the skin will vary by patient and affect the results seen. The elastin and collagen building typically takes place 4-6 weeks after treatment, with optimal results usually seen at 12 weeks after the last treatment. This micro-needling therapy is minimally invasive and helps to improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, scars, and other skin imperfections. In addition, it can also help to improve the overall texture and tone of the skin. Treatment is typically done in a series of 3-6 sessions, depending on the individual’s needs. For best results, it is recommended to avoid sun exposure, use SPF 30 or higher sunscreen, and gentle skincare products for at least one week following treatment.
What is SkinPen® Needling?
SkinPen® is the only FDA approved medical grade, state-of-the-art micro needling device that stimulates skin repair through your body’s natural remodeling process
Using a small sample of your blood, the blood is spun, resulting in enriched plasma that can be applied where it is needed with the SkinPen®. The SkinPen® uses a microneedling process that creates mini injuries. As the skin heals with SkinPen® aftercare, the result is better-looking, youthful and smooth skin.
The result of the microneedling procedure is new collagen and elastin, which comes without scar tissue and assists the skin in maintaining a beautiful appearance. These quick procedures are suitable and effective on all body parts and require little to no downtime.
Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many
The SkinPen® Treatment:
- Stimulates skin repair
- Is quick (30-Minute Procedures)
- Is perfect for all types of skin
- Is effective against wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and more!
- Uses a natural remodeling process
hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of aquarter every second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less
than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hou
Using a small sample of your blood, the blood is spun, resulting in enriched plasma that can be applied where it is needed with the SkinPen®. The SkinPen® uses a micro-needling process that creates mini injuries. As the skin heals with SkinPen® aftercare, the result is better-looking, youthful and smooth skin.
Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many
The SkinPen® Treatment:
- Stimulates skin repair
- Is quick (30-Minute Procedures)
- Is perfect for all types of skin
- Is effective against wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and more!
- Uses a natural remodeling process
hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a
quarter every second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less
than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hou
The result of the micro-needling procedure is new collagen and elastin, which comes without scar tissue and assists the skin in maintaining a beautiful appearance. These quick procedures are suitable and effective on all body parts and require little to no downtime.