Many people are struggling to achieve a younger appearance. Having a good appearance can boost your self-esteem and confidence. PRP therapy & microneedling can help you reduce all the signs of aging and give you the desired look. COSMEDOCTOR in Woodbury offers nonsurgical treatments to address different skin concerns to rejuvenate your skin. Here is all you should know about PRP therapy and microneedling.
What is PRP therapy?
Platelet-Rich Plasma is obtained from a small sample of your blood. It contains proteins that stimulate cell growth and promote healing and are mostly used to rejuvenate the skin.
How does microneedling with PRP work?
Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment where microneedles are used to tighten your skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Microneedling with PRP stimulates the production of collagen.
After drawing some blood, your doctor will put your face under anesthesia, then a derma-roller or microneedling pen will pass over your face. These types of equipment create tiny holes in your skin, creating a way for PRP. PRP makes the procedure more effective because they stimulate the healing of wounds and injuries and also help the skin to repair itself after the procedure.
What are the benefits of microneedling and PRP?
Many people consider combining microneedling with PRP to treat their face or body marks for cosmetic reasons. Microneedling with PRP is mostly used to treat the following:
- Hyperpigmentation
- Uneven skin textures
- Acne scars, wrinkles, and fine lines
- Surgical scars
Microneedling stimulates collagen productions that help eliminate fine lines and wrinkles that appear on your skin, making you look old.
PRP therapy has helped many patients beat soft-tissue injuries quickly by accelerating healing. This therapy contains platelets that contain proteins known as the growth factors, which are redirected into your skin, where they go to speed the healing process.
Side effects of microneedling with PRP
After undergoing this procedure, your recovery might be quick. Most patients start doing their daily activities soon after the procedure. At first, your skin may appear red and a little sensitive after treatment. Other side effects like swelling, oozing, and bruising clear after five days.
Risks
Microneedling involves creating tiny pores on your skin, which in some cases attracts bacteria causing infection. But PRP therapy uses the patient’s blood for the procedure, making it safe. You should always follow the instructions given after treatment to reduce the risk of complications.
Microneedling combined with PRP is unsuitable during pregnancy or for people with other conditions, such as HIV, active acne, chronic illness, and others. If you have these conditions, you have to consult with your doctor about the safety of microneedling and PRP. Microneedling combined with PRP is expensive; instead of suffering that cost, try microneedling alone, which also gives good results.
If you consider microneedling and PRP therapy, they will give you the best results, and recovery time is shorter than other cosmetic procedures. COSMEDOCTOR plastic surgery & medical spa located in Woodbury, NY, has a team of specialists who ensure you get dramatic results after treatment. Contact them today and book an appointment online, and get started.