Platelet-rich plasma is a solution of healing factors derived from your own blood which is obtained from your arm in a conventional blood draw. The provider then spins the blood in a centrifuge to separate the components and retrieve the platelet rich plasma. This “concentrate” contains an abundance of active growth factors that stimulate your connective tissue to renew and rebuild itself when applied back into the sublayers of the skin.

Microneedling is a facial treatment that uses a pen-like device equipped with tiny needles. When the device glides over your face, it pokes dozens of micro holes – not visible to the eye. These tiny, controlled wounds trigger your body’s natural healing capacity to repair your skin with new collagen, elastin and revitalized skin cells.

When combined together, microneedling and PRP amplify your skin’s ability to heal itself. The microneedling session leaves your skin receptive to the application of topical serums, including PRP. When the PRP is applied during microneedling, PRP is delivered directly to the sublayers of the skin which promotes tissue regeneration and collagen induction. Your body produces new collagen and elastin in response to a PRP microneedling session, which can then add volume, improve texture, decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and treat acne scarring.

People who want to improve the look of their skin in terms of texture are ideal candidates for PRP with microneedling. The procedure is an alternative to invasive surgery or laser procedures. Discomfort during the procedure is minimal as a topical anesthetic is applied beforehand. When you want a natural solution to acne scarring as well, choose PRP with microneedling.