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PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (prp)

Heard of the “Vampire Facial”? PRP is the “secret sauce” to the treatment—not the red blood cells. Microneedling can be done with our standard SkinPen hyaluronic acid gel, or in the case of the “vampire facial,” with platelet-rich plasma. PRP contains a concentrated amount of your platelets that are chock-full of growth factors—they are responsible for healing wounds and stimulating collagen

The addition of PRP to SkinPen Microneedling enhances the results, speeds up the healing process, and helps boost cellular renewal

The Process

  • 01. Draw Blood

    The amount of blood drawn is similar to what is required for a basic lab test

  • 02. Spin

    Your blood is placed into a centrifuge where it is spun at a very rapid rate to separate the platelets from the other components of the blood

  • 03. PRP Ready

    The Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is activated to release growth factors and other beneficial proteins

What to expect

Numbing cream will be applied on the treatment area to ease the discomfort associated with Microneedling. While your face is being numbed, that is when your blood will be drawn and spun in the centrifuge

The blood is separated into 3 layers which leaves the PRP available for use during the Microneedling process. PRP contains proteins and several growth factors that regulate and activate cell migration and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin

Immediately post treatment, instructions from your provider will be given for the first few days following your treatment to ensure best results

Treatment duration and frequency

By using Microneedling as the supplemental delivery method for the PRP, the two treatments work synergistically which leads to more rapid collagen production. Results can vary based on a number of factors including needle penetration, overall skin health, number of passes and treatments received

Similarly to the stand alone Microneedling treatment, patients will be able to note a youthful radiance and tightening of their skin directly following a single treatment but it is recommended to receive 3-6 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart to maintain collagen production and to optimize their skin rejuvenation

AM I GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PRP?

PRP treatment involves using the patient’s own blood as a resource to isolate the platelets with a centrifuge. Because the blood is directly from the patient, the risks of the body rejecting the plasma or having an allergic reaction are minimal

Your health determines whether a PRP is right for you. It may not be recommended if you have medical conditions that could worsen with platelet-rich plasma, such as an active infection. Patients with some blood and bleeding disorders or anemia are also advised to stay away from this add on treatment