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How Does PRP Microneedling Work?

Do you wish there was a way to boost your skinโ€™s texture and appearance? If you do, you may want to consider PRP microneedling! It harnesses the amazing healing power of your own PRP and can make even the dullest skin brighter and more radiant. If you are interested in giving this treatment option a try, here at One Life Health and Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, we can be of assistance to you!

How Does PRP Microneedling Work?

This treatment option works by stimulating collagen production. It does this by uses very thin needles that are rolled over the surface of the skin. While it does this, it applies PRP or plasma-rich platelets that are actually part of your own blood. The PRP is better absorbed into the skin through the use of microneedling.

This promotes intensive healing of the skin while also helping with a number of skin concerns. The treatment is not surgical or invasive and relies on the PRP from your own blood to deliver amazing results.

The Fantastic Benefits of Treatment

There are a lot of great benefits when concerning this type of treatment.

Improved Skin Tone & Texture 

If you have uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, or rough, bumpy skin, this treatment can help. It will even out the tone of the skin, taking care of any redness, broken capillaries, and more. Also, it is going to take care of any rough or bumpy skin, smoothing it out and making the texture far more even than it was prior to treatment.

Less Acne Scarring

Any scars that were left on the surface of the skin due to acne or other causes can be significantly faded with this treatment option. Very mild scarring may be completely erased after a single treatment session! More severe scars left behind on the surface of the skin will be faded.

Decreased Discoloration & Sun Damage

Any discoloration or damage caused by the sun will also be dramatically diminished. You will notice any sun damage far less and have brighter, refreshed skin.  

Diminished Looking Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Another excellent benefit of this treatment option is its ability to significantly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially on the forehead, around the mouth, and around the eyes. Mild wrinkles may even be smoothed away altogether while moderate to severe wrinkles will be a lot less noticeable than they were before your treatment session.

Refreshed Looking Skin

The overall appearance and texture of the skin will be improved in many ways after this treatment. Because intense healing is promoted, you can expect the entirety of your skin to look and feel better than it did before you had your treatment session.  

Younger-Looking Skin

This treatment option is going to promote the skinโ€™s natural production of collagen and because of that, your skin will look younger. You can expect plumper, firmer skin. If you do have saggy skin in certain areas, this treatment option can really help as well.  

Smaller Pores

A common problem for many people when it comes to the skin is enlarged pores. Pores can become enlarged due to a number of reasons including clogged pores. Enlarged pores can be annoying to deal with but this treatment can shrink those pores down and give you a more even, smooth complexion.  

Brighter Complexion

If you feel that your skin is a bit duller than it once was, this treatment can help with that too. It will promote healthy, fresh skin to come to the surface. That refreshed skin will be brighter and more radiant than before! Many people are surprised at how good their skin looks after this treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does This Treatment Hurt?

No, you do not have to be concerned with any pain or discomfort during your treatment session. Our professionals will be there to make sure that you experience no pain or discomfort throughout your treatment session.

2. Is This safe?

Yes, this treatment option is completely safe. It promotes intensive healing and uses the power of your bodyโ€™s own PRP so there is nothing foreign being put into your skin. You do not have to be worried about your skinโ€™s safety or your own safety when it concerns this treatment option. You are in good hands!

3. How Do I Know if This Is a Good Option for Me?

This is a wonderful option for anyone who wants to improve their skinโ€™s tone, texture and deal with some fairly common skin concerns such as signs of aging or dullness. It works on all tones of the skin and all skin types. It is likely that most people can gain some benefit, if not all of them when it concerns this treatment option.

However, during your consultation, let our experts know about all of your skin concerns, your goals and your expectations so they can let you know how much you can expect to benefit from this treatment option! They also want you to get the most out of this treatment option.

4. Canโ€™t I Just Do This on My Own at Home?

Even if you were able to separate the PRP from your blood at home and perform this type of treatment, it would not be a good idea to try. You could end up hurting yourself and your skin, You may even end up causing lasting damage to your skin. Our experts are highly trained in how to perfectly perform this type of treatment so that it is safe and effective.

Concerning this treatment and all others, it is far wiser to leave it to the pros. DIY attempts at this treatment or others like it is simply not a good idea.

5. How Long Will My Treatment Session Actually Take?

This may be different for each person but you can expect your treatment session to take no longer than 30 minutes to an hour. If you take a look at other kinds of treatment options and the length of time they take, this one is very quick when you think about all the benefits it can give your skin. There are even a number of people who have had this treatment on their lunch break! It really is that quick.

6. When Do I See My Results?

You will start to see an improvement in your skin in about a week after your treatment session but it could take up to 3 weeks before you are going to see all of the benefits to the skin. This is because the new collagen is still being produced and the skin is still healing from the inside out. Either way, you will be happy to see the improvements to your skin occur so quickly following your treatment session.

7. How Long Will My Results Last?

This might be different for everyone depending on age, skin concerns, and other variables. However, your results can last anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. Some people may notice that their results last even longer than that. You can have additional treatments in order to keep those results lasting! In fact, many people do repeat this treatment to get better results and maintain them.

8. Can It Cause Lasting Damage to My Skin?

No. This treatment is specifically designed to promote intensive healing and make the skin feel and look better. You do not have to worry about any lasting damage to your skin! It will look and feel better than before!

9. Does This Treatment Really Work?

Yes, there is a lot of science to back up the effectiveness of PRP and microneedling. Plus, you just need to take a peek at some before and after pictures to see the amazing results that this treatment option can produce. It is not just a passing fad and really does do wonders for the skin.

10. Is This Just a Treatment for Women?

No. This treatment is for any person who wants to boost the feel and look of their skin without surgery. Both women and men can benefit from this type of treatment.

11. Can It Help With Severe Wrinkles?

If you do believe that your wrinkles are more severe, you can likely still benefit from this treatment. It boosts collagen production and promotes healing so even more severe wrinkles can be diminished with this treatment option. Our experts can let you know how much you expect to benefit.

12. Can It Help With Acne?

Yes, this treatment can help with active acne. It will promote skin health and therefore decrease the number of oils that contribute to the cause of acne.

13. Will It Dry Out My Skin?

No, your skin will not be dried out from this treatment and many people even find that their skin is better able to hold in moisture after having this treatment type. You do not have to worry about getting dry skin as a result of this treatment. Certain products like moisturizers even absorb better into the skin after your treatment.

14. How Do I Get Ready for My Treatment?

There is not usually anything special that you need to be concerned with doing before you come in for your treatment session. If there would happen to be something special you should do, our experts will certainly let you know before your session. Usually, though, you just need to show up and our professionals will take care of everything else.

15. Is There Anything Special I Need To Do After My Treatment Session?

Avoiding any situations or activities that are going to cause excessive sweating is a good idea in the 24 to 48 hours after your treatment session. Other than that, you do not have to worry about avoiding anything or doing anything special to your skin after this treatment. If there would be anything you need to do or avoid, our professionals will let you know so that you can get the best results possible!

Get Radiant, Glowing Skin Without Any Downtime Today

If you want refreshed, glowing skin that is firmer and plumper than before, PRP microneedling is a treatment option that may be exactly what you have been looking for! It refreshes the entire appearance and texture of the skin while also diminishing the appearance of a number of common skin concerns like signs of aging. If youโ€™re ready for glowing skin, come see us today at One Life Health and Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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