Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves puncturing the skin with tiny, sterilized needles using a handheld drum or pen-shaped device, after numbing the surface. These tiny wounds cause the skin to produce more collagen by stimulating the skin to repair itself naturally. This process heals and helps to rejuvenate the skin. Microneedling is often used to treat acne scarring, sun damage, enlarged pores, and wrinkles.

PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma – uses the infusion of concentrated platelets to accelerate healing in a specific area. Platelets play a vital role in healing and contain growth factors that stimulate cell reproduction and tissue regeneration in the treated area. The patient’s blood is obtained through a simple blood draw and placed in a centrifuge to spin to create their platelet-rich plasma. PRP is a wonderful addition to microneedling, as it’s applied to the skin’s surface and allowed to penetrate the holes created by the microneedling device. PRP can enhance collagen and elastin production in deeper skin levels. Microneedling with PRP effectively treats acne scars, wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, large pores, and uneven skin texture. The addition of PRP to microneedling creates superior results over microneedling alone.