Microneedling with PRP

Microneedling results in a reduction in wrinkles as well as improved texture and tone for softer, younger-looking skin with fewer signs of aging. Microneedling can reverse years of sun damage and has a positive effect on hyper-pigmentation as well as hypo-pigmentation, acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks. Many of our patients from Long Beach seeking skin rejuvenation treatments such as laser skin resurfacing choose microneedling because it produces similar effects with little downtime.

Microneedling can be done on all parts of the body, including the face, neck, chest, arms, legs, abdomen, and back.

Your skin care specialist will attach a sterile needle tip containing 12 tiny micro-needles to the MicroPen^TM. She will then apply a thin layer of a topical gel to your skin and select the appropriate treatment depth of the needles based on your unique needs. Next, the pen will be pressed against the skin, gliding in one direction until the entire treatment area is covered. Several overlapping passes will be made in the same area.

Exosomes are tiny by-products (vesicles) secreted by cells, and they have powerful regenerative properties. When applied at the end of a microneedling treatment, exosomes penetrate through the microchannels into the deeper layers of the skin. Their benefits include reduced inflammation, faster healing, and enhanced collagen production.

The feeling associated with microneedling is similar to sandpaper being moved across the skin. Although some areas are more sensitive than others, the speed of the reciprocating needle tip makes the treatment comfortable.

Immediately after the treatment, you will notice a bright redness to the skin. The total healing time depends on the depth of the needles and the number of overlapping passes your aesthetician performs. On average, patients are red for 2 to 4 days. Some patients will heal completely in 24 hours.

Patients notice an immediate glow to their skin. Visible changes to the skin develop over the course of several weeks. The skin continues to improve for up to 6 months after the treatment as collagen production builds. Adding other skin care treatments at our Torrance med spa can help you achieve even greater effects.

Some patients may see some improvement after a single treatment. However, it is recommended that patients receive a series of 6 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.