The No Downtime Treatment that Stimulates Collagen and Improves Skin Tone and Texture:
Skin rejuvenation is moving on to newer and better horizons using microneedling with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma). For years PRP has been successfully used to speed healing after sports injuries. Now skin care is benefiting from the healing properties of PRP as well.
PRP is full of growth factors which aid in the repair process of the skin. Among the multiple growth factors present, there are two notable growth factors, FGF and PDGF, that stimulate stem cells and the production of new collagen. In addition, PDGF promotes the generation and repair of blood vessels. All of these actions enhance the benefits of microneedling and reduce redness and downtime after treatment. It can also be used effectively with fractional CO2 laser treatments.
| Function of growth factors | |
| FGF
(Fibroblast growth factor) |
Tissue repair, collagen production, cell growth |
| EGF
(Epidermal growth factor) |
Wound healing, cell growth and new generation of blood vessels |
| VEGF
(Vascular endothelial growth factor) |
New generation and growth of vascular endothelial cells |
| PDGF
(Platelet derived growth factor) |
New generation and repair of blood vessels, cell growth and collagen production |
| KFG
(Keratinocyte growth factor) |
New generation and growth of keratinocytes (skin cells) |
| TGF-B
(Transforming growth factor beta) |
Wound healing, new generation of epithelial and endothelial cells |
Studies have shown that PRP with microneedling results are better than those seen using vitamin C with microneedling. Furthermore, the results of PRP are long lasting, with effects being seen up to 18 to 24 months after treatment. Since PRP is obtained from your own blood, there is minimal risk of allergic reaction or infection.
PRP with microneedling is truly the most natural way to improve the appearance of fine lines, scars and uneven skin tone.
