Considering Microneedling? See How PRP Therapy Boosts Your Results

Microneedling has gained traction in the aesthetic world for its remarkable benefits, but combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) takes your results to a whole new level.

Dr. Katheen Smith, our board-certified skin expert at Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta in Decatur, Georgia, has years of experience addressing the signs of aging with innovative treatments. Here, she explains the difference between traditional microneedling and microneedling with PRP. 

Microneedling 101

Microneedling creates tiny punctures in your skin using fine needles. These micro-injuries stimulate your skin’s natural healing process, increasing collagen and elastin production. This boost in collagen improves your skin’s texture, reduces fine lines, and minimizes acne scars.

Most people require little downtime and see noticeable improvements in their skin appearance after several treatments.

How microneedling works

The science behind microneedling is fascinating. When the needles prick your skin, your body perceives the micro-injuries as damage and sends collagen and elastin to the site to repair the tissues. This natural healing process improves your skin’s texture and tone.

We apply a numbing cream to the treatment area so you won’t feel discomfort. The procedure usually takes around 30 minutes, so you can return to your regular routine shortly afterward.

PRP 101

Platelet-rich plasma, derived from a sample of your own blood, contains a high concentration of growth factors and proteins that repair and regenerate tissues. Due to its potent healing properties, health care professionals in various medical fields, from orthopedics to dentistry, use PRP for their patients.

In skincare, we use PRP to enhance the effects of treatments like microneedling, promoting faster healing and more dramatic results.

How PRP works

First, we draw a small amount of your blood and process it to isolate the PRP.

When we apply PRP to your skin, it triggers your body’s healing process. The growth factors in PRP accelerate tissue repair and stimulate collagen production, so you develop better skin texture, fewer wrinkles, and a more youthful appearance.

Advantages of adding PRP to microneedling

Combining microneedling with PRP takes the benefits of both treatments to a whole new level. Here are a few of our favorite perks:

1. Deeper penetration

The micro-injuries created by microneedling allow the PRP to penetrate deeper into your skin.

2. Enhanced collagen production

While microneedling alone stimulates collagen, adding PRP boosts the production. The growth factors in PRP enhance your body’s natural healing response.

3. Faster healing 

PRP promotes faster healing, reducing the downtime associated with microneedling. The growth factors in PRP accelerate tissue repair, allowing patients to recover more quickly and return to their daily activities sooner.

4. Better skin texture and tone

The regenerative properties of PRP smooth fine lines, reduce the appearance of scars, and even out skin tone.

What to expect during microneedling with PRP

Before the treatment, we cleanse your skin and apply the numbing cream. Then, we draw your blood and isolate the PRP.

Microneedling

Once your skin is numb, we run the microneedling device over your skin to create controlled micro-injuries. This part typically takes around 30 minutes, depending on the treatment area.

PRP application

After microneedling, we apply the PRP to your skin. The microchannels allow the PRP to seep down into the deep layers of your skin.

Who can benefit from microneedling with PRP?

Anyone looking for a fresher face, smoother skin, and a more even tone can benefit from microneedling with PRP. It’s particularly good at addressing:

• Acne scars
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damage
• Hyperpigmentation
• Large pores

Discover how microneedling with PRP can transform your skin. Call Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta or book online to schedule an appointment today.