If you're dismayed by fine lines, rough texture, or you have other visible skin issues (i.e. scarring) PRP MicroNeedling can help enhance the quality of your skin through increased collagen production. Collagen production is stimulated when skin cell trauma occurs. During a MicroNeedling session, tiny, minuscule needles penetrate the upper layers of your skin. This causes your body to produce more collagen to heal those injuries to the skin.
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma and is your own blood that is drawn at the beginning of the session. Besides platelets, your blood also contains growth factors & active proteins that help with tissue & injury healing. The blood is spun in a centrifuge that separates the red & white blood cells from the plasma.
The platelet-rich plasma is then spread on the skin and then Dr. Daniela uses the MicroNeedling pen to begin the procedure.
This platelet-rich plasma enters the skin through the micro-injuries that the MicroNeedling pen makes and increased blood flow to the area begins the healing process of building collagen and elastin to repair the damage.
A numbing cream is used prior to the procedure, and once your skin is numb all you feel is the pressure of the pen.
Downtime: 5-7 days with most of the redness in the 24 hours immediately following the treatment.
Benefits of PRP MicroNeedling include:
Reduction of fine lines & wrinkles
Reduction in the appearance of age spots & hyperpigmentation secondary to deeper absorption of products, like lightening creams
Tightening & toning of the skin
Smoothing of acne & general scars
