PRP microneedling is a type of collagen induction therapy conducted under the supervision of Dr. Shannon Maltais, medical director at Physician Skin Solutions at Arrowhead.
It’s a popular skin rejuvenation treatment that helps to erase the signs of the aging process, resulting in rejuvenated skin and hair, and it could be a therapy helpful in addressing your cosmetic skin concerns.
Microneedling is a form of skin rejuvenation that smooths out wrinkles and fine lines and improves the appearance of scarring and stretch marks. The treatment involves simulating an injury to the dermis using a microneedling pen.
It’s a controlled injury that is minimally invasive and prompts the skin to repair and heal itself naturally. When the dermis gets penetrated, the body responds by producing new collagen and elastin – the building blocks for youthful-looking skin.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatments are an advancement in cosmetic dermatology that help rejuvenate the skin and stimulate hair growth. Each treatment uses a client’s own blood plasma to aid healing and increase blood flow.
After a small blood sample gets drawn, it gets spun in a centrifuge to separate plasma from red and white blood cells. That plasma can then get used as part of cosmetic treatments for skin rejuvenation and hair restoration.
Microneedling with PRP can provide enhanced results for people with cosmetic skin concerns and decrease redness and swelling after microneedling treatments.
For example, clients with mild to moderate acne scarring can enjoy better outcomes with the combined treatment. Plus, the topical application of PRP during microneedling means blood will clot, resulting in quicker healing and recovery.
Another advantage of PRP microneedling is that PRP contains high concentrations of growth proteins and directs stem cells to areas of skin damage, effectively ‘supercharging’ the results of a microneedling treatment.
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PRP microneedling gets used primarily for treating acne scarring, stretch marks, skin laxity, and moderate wrinkles and fine lines. The combined treatment is also suitable for treating skin dullness and hyperpigmentation.
People can also benefit from PRP microneedling if they wish to address other cosmetic skin concerns like textural issues, enlarged pores, sun damage, and scars resulting from injuries or surgery.
When you have PRP microneedling, you can expect to see the treatment results up to two weeks after your session. Improvements from PRP microneedling are visible up to six months, and follow-up treatments are also possible.
You could be a good candidate for microneedling with PRP if you experience one or more of the cosmetic skin concerns detailed earlier. PRP microneedling is suitable for everyone that leads a generally healthy lifestyle.
If you’re pregnant, have certain skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, or have a blood or platelet disorder, you might not be a suitable candidate. Dr. Maltais will review your medical history to determine your suitability before offering the therapy.
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