{"id":3063,"date":"2022-03-16T06:57:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T13:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancederm.net\/?p=3063"},"modified":"2024-03-27T12:53:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T19:53:05","slug":"the-benefits-of-microneedling-with-prp-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/the-benefits-of-microneedling-with-prp-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BENEFITS OF MICRONEEDLING WITH PRP TREATMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microneedling<\/span><\/a> has become one of the most popular cosmetic treatments for several reasons. It is a versatile treatment that can treat a variety of skin concerns. It uses the body\u2019s healing process to help improve the skin, it is safe for all skin types, and the recovery is quick.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BASICS OF MICRONEEDLING<\/b><\/h4>\n

Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, is a cosmetic procedure that involves puncturing the skin with tiny, sterilized needles using a handheld drum or pen-shaped device. These tiny wounds cause the skin to produce more collagen and elastin by stimulating the skin to repair itself naturally through a process called dermal remodeling. This process heals and helps to rejuvenate the skin. Microneedling can be used to treat things like acne scarring, sun damage, surgical scars, burns, enlarged pores, wrinkles, and stretch marks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WHAT ABOUT PRP AND HOW DOES IT WORK WITH MICRONEEDLING?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses the infusion of concentrated platelets harvested from the patient\u2019s blood to accelerate healing in a specific area. It contains two elements \u2013 plasma, the liquid portion of the blood, and platelets. The platelets play a vital role in healing and contain growth factors that stimulate cell reproduction and tissue regeneration in the treated area. The patient\u2019s blood is obtained through a simple blood draw and placed in a centrifuge to spin to create this platelet-rich plasma. The centrifuge is necessary to separate the platelets from the remainder of the blood and create a concentrate referred to as platelet rich plasma. Because the treatments use a patient\u2019s own blood, PRP infusions are safe and can be administered alone or in conjunction with other procedures. PRP is a wonderful addition to microneedling. First, a microneedling tool is used to puncture the skin and make numerous holes in the skin\u2019s surface. PRP is then applied to the skin\u2019s surface and allowed to penetrate the holes created by microneedling. PRP can enhance collagen and elastin production in deeper skin levels. Microneedling with PRP effectively treats acne scars, surgical scars, wrinkles, and fine lines, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, large pores, uneven skin texture irregularities, and it helps to decrease the appearance of stretch marks. The addition of PRP to microneedling produces superior results over microneedling alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ARE YOU THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS TREATMENT?<\/b><\/h4>\n

According to the <\/span>Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a>, microneedling is safe for all skin colors and types. Microneedling does not cause heat-induced skin damage, which can sometimes happen with laser technology and doesn\u2019t affect the skin\u2019s pigment. The treatment is well tolerated and requires minimal recovery time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This type of treatment is not recommended in patients with the following conditions: Hepatitis C, HIV or AIDS, any type of blood cancer, or skin cancer on the area to be treated. Also, patients who have used Accutane in the preceding six months, those with wounds or infections, who have undergone radiation in the past year, who are pregnant, or breastfeeding are not considered candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PREPARING FOR YOUR MICRONEEDLING WITH PRP TREATMENT<\/b><\/h4>\n

One Week Prior to Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n