Erase Acne Scars With PRP Microneedling

If you have acne scars, the thought of erasing them can seem like a distant dream—but it doesn’t have to be. Microneedling paired with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment is a powerful combination that can give you the smooth skin that you’ve been longing for. Let’s dive into why this combination works so well and why it may be the perfect solution for your acne scar woes.

Acne scars can vary in severity. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are four distinct grades of acne scars. Grade one scar, is a macular scar that is red but flat. Grade two is mild and can easily be covered by makeup or facial hair. Grade three scars are of moderate severity and are obvious at a social distance. It is not as easily covered by makeup or facial hair. Finally, grade four scars are severe, and very evident at a social distance greater than 50 centimeters. It is unlikely that facial hair or makeup will completely cover up grade four scars.

The good news is that you don't have to live with acne scarring. There is an effective and natural solution for eliminating these unwanted skin concerns. Read on to learn more.

What Is Microneedling?

First off, lets talk about Microneedling. Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that uses tiny needles to create micro injuries in the skin using a single-use microneedles that cause controlled skin injuries but do not actually damage the epidermis or dermis. This action prompts your body's wound healing process to release several growth factors and naturally produce collagen, which helps reduce wrinkles, blemishes, and other imperfections on the skin's surface. This process is known as dermal remodeling. It basically teaches your body to produce new healthier-looking youthful skin.

Microneedling treatments also help promote healthy skin growth by creating pathways for topical products to penetrate deeper into the epidermis. In addition to this, microneedling also produces elastin, which helps keep your skin tight and firm.

SkinPen Microneedling at TaVieMD MedSpa

SkinPen microneedling treatments are effective for skin rejuvenation of skin conditions such as atrophic post acne scars, enlarged pores, rosacea, surgical scars, stretch marks, wrinkles, and more. Due to it's versatility and minimal recovery time, it has become a great tool used amongst board certified dermatologist physicians.

Microneedling has become one of the most popular cosmetic treatments of skin concerns due to its ability to naturally stimulate collagen production, allowing softer skin and smoother, more youthful skin.

What Is Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a treatment derived from your own blood cells. PRP therapy is aimed at harnessing the beneficial growth factors in the patient's blood and utilizing it to correct unwanted skin concerns such as acne scars, sun damage, wrinkles, and more. The plasma which contains platelet derived growth factors is then injected into areas of damaged or scarred tissue.

PRP a targeted treatment that is packed with healing proteins and growth factors that not only helps regenerate new tissue, but also triggers the body's natural wound healing process, resulting in improved and youthful skin tone.

PRP microneedling treatment provides an additional level of new collagen production for fading away those pesky scars faster than ever before!

How is PRP made?

A syringe of your own blood will be drawn, usually from your arm, while your face is numbing. Sometimes, numbing cream is applied to the site where blood will be drawn from. The blood is then put into a double spin centrifuge, which separates the platelet rich plasma from the red blood cells and other components of the blood.

For the most effective treatment outcomes, application of caution while preparing PRP is of utmost importance in order to avoid activating the platelet derived growth factor prior to injecting it into the skin. For PRP to be effective, it needs to be activated only when it is introduced into the skin. This is how our experts at TaVieMD MedSpa in Watauga TX, prepare PRP.

How is PRP applied?

The PRP solution is then massaged into the treatment area, usually during microneedling. It can also be directly injected into atrophic acne scars or into other areas with skin conditions. The microneedling treatment creates small controlled micropunctures in the skin, allowing for penetration of PRP. Platelet rich plasma can also be directly injected into atrophic acne scars or into other areas with skin conditions.

Why does Microneedling with PRP work so well for Acne Scarring?

When these two treatments are used together they create a powerful duo that works hard to give you smoother skin with fewer signs of aging or damage. The idea behind microneedling is that by opening up the pores, it allows for better absorption of serums that have healing properties. Now add PRP into the mix and you'll have yourself one powerful combination.

Tiny needles used in microneedling also physically break up acne scar, and creates channels within the scar for introduction of PRP which allow your body’s natural healing processes (like collagen and elastin production) to occur more efficiently in the desired location, than if done alone.

Additionally, adding PRP injections into the mix boosts these effects even further by providing extra protein-rich healing components directly to affected areas of skin that need it most! Together they work together synergistically to repair damage quickly without any downtime needed afterwards!

Will Microneedling with PRP really get rid of my acne scars?

When compared to other cosmetic procedures, such as chemical peels or ablative laser treatments, microneedling with PRP treatment of acne scars ranks higher due to the fact that it is a 100% natural collagen induction therapy that does not require many treatment sessions, can be used safely to treat all skin types, has minimal recovery time, and, provides excellent results.

A 2016 study by Mohd Asif et al on Combined autologous platelet-rich plasma with microneedling verses microneedling with distilled water in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: a concurrent split-face study, concluded that PRP has efficacy in the management of atrophic acne scars and can be combined with microneedling to enhance the final clinical outcomes in comparison with microneedling alone.

Are results from Microneedling with PRP permanent?

Microneedling has no permanent results for most skin conditions, because skin remains an active and transforming body. Additionally, each individual individual's skin varies, and the results of microneedling treatments can also differ according to different factors. Specifically, for acne scars, if excellent results are obtained, erasure of the scar is permanent. Following the initial treatment, It usually takes up to three weeks to start experiencing skin improvements.

How frequently should I have Microneedling treatment with PRP growth factors?

It is recommended that female patients and male patients undergo about three treatment sessions spaced up to four weeks apart to achieve the desired results. Patients suffering from severe problems, such as deep acne scars or extensive hyperpigmentation, may require additional sessions.

After completion of the initial treatment sessions, PRP Microneedling should be performed at least once a year to maintain results.

What is the cost of PRP Microneedling treatment?

Costs for microneedling with PRP treatment for acne range from $800 to $1400 a session depending on the your location and any other additional treatment plan that you may need. While the cost of a medical procedure could be different depending on the skill of the provider, it is important that you see your skincare as an investment and should always consult with a professional in the field who has significant experience in the field of PRP microneedling.

Is it worth getting PRP with Microneedling?

The addition of PRP to microneedling provides improved effectiveness of the microneedling treatment when compared to using microneeding alone or PRP alone. The combination of two treatments provides the vital foundation required for optimal absorption, reduced healing time and improved outcomes. Given that it is a safe treatment with proven long lasting results, prp microneedling is considered one of the top skin treatment investments one should make.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for an effective way to erase or fade away acne scars quickly without any downtime required afterwards, microneedling with PRP treatment may just be what you’re looking for! This potent combination provides both short-term relief from blemishes as well as long-term healing benefits as it promotes collagen production, reduces pore size thereby fighting off bacteria-causing acne breakouts at their source! Give yourself permission to feel beautiful again – try out this amazing combo today!

Microneedling with PRP therapy at TaVieMD MedSpa & Wellness

At TaVieMD MedSpa and Wellness, our goal is to provide patients with the most modern, safe and effective options available for facial rejuvenation and skin condition treatment. This is why we offer skin micromeedling with PRP.

Our Experienced and Board Certified Physician, Dr. Nneka Nweke has been expertly treating patients with acne and acne scars for many years and believes microneedling with PRP is a powerful treatment that can markedly improve embarrassing scars while improving your skin's tone, texture and overall appearance. We provide customized treatments and depending on the severity of your acne and acne scars, may combine additional modalities to give you the excellent results you have always desired.

To get started with your microneedling with PRP treatment, contact our office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. N or call us on 817-818-1740.