Microneedling
Microneedling — the process of creating controlled “micro-injuries” on the face and neck — activates your body’s natural healing response. The treatment improves skin texture and tone, stimulates collagen production, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Our practice exclusively uses the SkinPen microneeedling device, which is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market. It works on all skin types, is safe, and requires little downtime. We also offer microneedling with radio-frequency (RF Microneedling), which penetrates deeper into the skin for an increased level of collagen generation.
SkinPen with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Treatment
We add Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, to our SkinPen procedure to greatly enhance the microneedling benefits. This complete treatment is also known as the Vampire Facial.
What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma?
We obtain Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, by drawing a small amount of blood from your arm into a sterile tube. This sample is centrifuged to separate your plasma, which we use for the treatment, from your red and white blood cells. Plasma contains high concentration of platelets, stem cells and growth factors. Platelets help your tissue heal and grow new cells.
PRP for Hair Loss
PRP therapy for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a person’s blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp.
Some in the medical community think that PRP injections trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle and increasing the thickness of the hair shaft. Sometimes this approach is combined with other hair loss procedures or medications.
If you’re concerned about hair loss, you have a number of options including medication like Rogaine and Propecia, along with hair transplant surgery. Another consideration is PRP therapy.
Although there’s limited clinical proof that PRP for hair loss works, there are many who believe that PRP is a safe and effective way of reversing hair loss and stimulating new hair growth.
Talk to your doctor to see which treatment or combination of treatments is the best choice for you.