When it is time to take a more significant step to rejuvenate your skin, microneedling with PRP may be the right solution for you. It is one of the latest, most effective treatments in the world of aesthetics. This professional skin care option helps maintain fresh, glowing skin while stimulating the body to increase collagen production. A powerful duo, microneedling with PRP, restores a youthful glow to facial skin, helping to lessen the signs of aging skin.
Board-certified physician Dr. Stuart B. Porter and his team of skin experts at Xage Medical Spa provide this fantastic nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatment to their patients in Provo, UT. They proudly provide the SkinPen® to accommodate each patient’s unique microneedling needs. Read on to learn more about the benefits and dramatic results this cosmetic treatment can provide.
Besides helping to make skin look more refreshed and younger, there are many benefits associated with this collagen induction therapy. This innovative aesthetic treatment works to:
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is an aesthetic treatment using a unique roller or device with tiny needles to prick the skin and create minute holes in the dermis layer. By sending the body into repair mode, collagen production increases to improve fine lines, wrinkles, and other skin imperfections. With the additional step of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) being introduced to the skin after microneedling, the concentrated formula enhances the results and accelerates the body’s natural healing process.
A handheld device will move smoothly across the face, making tiny lesions or holes in the skin. Afterward, a topical treatment of platelet-rich plasma is gently massaged into place for deeper penetration of nutrients and spur on collagen production. This aesthetic treatment generally takes 30 – 60 minutes while patients lay comfortably in one of our private treatment rooms at Xage Medical Spa.
Once a patient’s small blood sample is taken, the plasma is separated from red and white blood cells. The highly concentrated platelets are used to promote tissue healing and new cell growth. Microneedling with PRP is a low-risk procedure for a rejection or allergic reaction due to using a patient’s own plasma.
The topical application of PRP after microneedling integrates itself into a patient’s skin tissue, spreading evenly and smoothly across the face. In about 4 – 6 weeks, patients will notice visible improvements in the appearance and health of their skin. It provides natural, glowing results, and the effects are long-lasting, around 6 – 12 months. Results will vary by patient and are dependent on how fast a patient’s body destructs collagen production.
Microneedling with PRP has shown to have beneficial effects when combined with other aesthetic treatments, like BOTOX®, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light facial), or dermal fillers. Provo, UT patients will work closely with Dr. Porter and his expert team to incorporate alternative treatments to enhance their microneedling with PRP results.
After each session, some redness and swelling will occur but should subside in about 4 – 6 days. Patients can return to work the next day. Women can even wear light makeup or concealer to minimize any temporary uneven skin tones. Simply cleanse skin once a day and apply moisturizer as needed, along with wearing daily sunscreen to protect from sun exposure.
Overall, microneedling with PRP is safe and effective for almost anyone. However, it is not recommended for women during pregnancy or patients currently taking acne medication. Individuals with minor to moderate skin imperfections can reduce the appearance of these issues while boosting collagen and elastin production. In some cases, patients should plan on 4 – 6 maintenance treatments, spaced out every 4 – 6 weeks, for better overall skin health and optimal results.
Do you think microneedling with PRP therapy might be right for you? It is a practical and easy way to improve your skin’s complexion and get natural-looking results. You can banish those signs of aging skin and achieve a dewy, youthful-looking complexion again by contacting our experienced team at Xage Medical Spa in Provo, UT and scheduling a consultation with board-certified physician Dr. Stuart B. Porter today.