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Microneedling with or without PRP

 

For the face and neck, Microneedling is used to treat everything from age spots and wrinkles to scarring and other forms of hyperpigmentation. Adding PRP may boost these effects, helping you heal faster and achieve better outcomes. A series of 4 treatments work best. 

FDA-cleared microneedling device. causes controlled micro-injuries that stimulate your body’s natural wound healing process, while minimizing cellular damage. The result is effective remodeling of scar tissue, while keeping the overall structure of the skin intact.

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Three phases to the wound-repair process:

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  • Phase I: Inflammation. Piercing the skin triggers your immune system to disinfect the wounds, remove debris, increase blood flow and begin to create new tissue.

  • Phase II: Proliferation. The wound is rebuilt with new granulation cells, which are part of the extracellular matrix. Additionally, a new network of blood vessels develops.

  • Phase III: Remodeling. The wound is replaced with new dermal tissues and blood vessels.

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Who Is Not A Candidate For The Microneedling ?

People with these following conditions should avoid this treatment:

  •      Skin disease (excluding acne)

  •      Skin infections

  •      Bleeding disorders,

  •      If they are on anticoagulant medication,

  •      Pregnant,

  •      Keloid,

  •      Pacemaker

  •      Vascular implant or stent,

  •      Skin malignancy.

 
What Is The Microneedling With Radiofrequency Procedure Like?

Microneedling with radiofrequency is a  safe, easy and effective procedure performed inside our office. During this procedure, you will experience some pressure and heat on the treatment area we apply local anesthesia numbing cream on the treatment area to minimize pain and discomfort.

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How Many Microneedling  Treatments Do I Need?

Many factors should be considered when it comes to the number of treatment. Depending on the age and each person has different skin. Depending on age, skin elasticity, sun damage, wrinkles, and fine lines. To achieve the optimal result, we typically suggest 3 to 4 treatments every 4 weeks.

 
Does Microneedling  Treatments Hurt?

We make sure that our patients are the most comfortable. We will apply a  topical anesthetic to the treatment area 30 minutes before the start of the procedure

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How Long Does The Microneedling Treatment Take?

It will depend on the treatment area. It takes about 45 to 90 min.

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What Are The Risks The Microneedling  Treatment?

You may experience some swelling immediately after the treatment, which can go down with an ice pack.

There is very little risk of infection. Although the microneedles are sterilized a bacterial infection could be possible but are extremely rare and it can be avoided by proper aftercare treatment.

  •       Pigmentation could be caused by picking the skin and sun exposure following treatment.

  •       Folliculitis caused by increased block pores will rapidly resolve.

  •       Redness can vary from patient to patient and usually settles within 24 to 48 hours.

  •       Tiny marks could persist for a couple of days and dryness of the skin could persist for 3 to 7 days.

  •       a little bit of bruising is also possible it could take a week so to disappear.

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What Is The Downtime?

Microneedling with RF treatment leaves the whole surface layer (epidermal) intact, the patient to resume their normal activities quickly.

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When Can I Start Seeing Results?

It takes your body about 1 to 4 four weeks to produce collagen as for the tightening and final result are going to show up gradually over the next 6 to 8 months after your treatment

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What Should I Do After  Treatment To For Best Results?

Aftercare plays a significant role in reducing recovery time. Keep the treatment area clean after the treatment session for a few days. Stay away from the sun and make sure to use plenty of sunscreens to avoid pigmentation from sun exposure. Avoid therapeutic messages. More intense microneedling with RF treatment may lead to skin flaking as the fresh skin layer regenerates, moisturizing lotions are recommended.

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