PRP Microneedling benefits

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PRP Microneedling benefits

“Beauty is pain.” While some may agree with those words, others would argue that injecting your own blood back into your face in the name of beauty may be taking the saying a bit too far. How would it feel to inject your own blood into your face to fight aging?

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy has become a popular procedure in the beauty industry.

What is a PRP Microneedling?

The PRP or PRP Microneedling procedure involves taking the blood from a patient, processing it in a centrifuge to extract the plasma – which contains platelets and growth factors – and then re-injecting it into the face along with hyaluronic acid filler, like Juvederm. The plasma therapy technique is not new and has long been used in orthopedics, dentistry, and reconstructive surgery, and now we can use the advantages of this technique in cosmetology.

The PRP Microneedling procedure

The plasma therapy procedure does not take much time and lasts about 20-30 minutes. Getting the elixir of youth (PRP) consists of several stages: taking blood from a vein, centrifuging the obtained blood samples, and separating the necessary platelet-rich plasma. After that, the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) will be injected along with a hyaluronic acid filler.

Plasma therapy is ideal for people who want to improve the condition and color of their skin. PRP is suitable for all skin types, the procedure helps to eliminate wrinkles, revitalize the skin, improve the condition of the skin after acne, and also speed up the recovery processes after peeling. The procedure is preferred for patients who choose natural methods of rejuvenation. Most often, plasma-lifting is used in areas subject to solar radiation and premature aging – cheeks, the middle third of the face, zygomatic zone, and sagging skin of the neck, back, arms, and décolleté.

It is recommended to carry out a cycle of 3 procedures with an interval of 4-8 weeks. Noticeable results in the form of an improvement in the structure of the skin should be expected during the first month, then there is an increase in the formation of new collagen by the third month. The condition of the skin continuously improves for about 12 months and the results last for 1.5-2 years.

woman getting PRP treatment

What are the benefits of PRP Microneedling?

As we age, the speed of collagen production in the body begins to reduce. This reduction becomes even more, especially after the age of 25. If nothing is done to increase the speed of collagen production, it will be significantly reduced for the rest of your life. In addition to production speed, collagen quality is also very important. The decrease in the quality of collagen is markedly reflected in the skin. 

This results in a lifeless and unhealthy look. Many facial problems, from fine lines to moderate to deep wrinkles, can be addressed with Vampire Treatment. If deep wrinkles in your skin are bothering you or you have serious skin problems, you can achieve brighter and more vibrant skin by boosting collagen production with a PRP Microneedling application. In some cases, collagen production is stimulated by skin trauma. 

Vampire treatment uses small needles and microinjections to produce collagen in the skin with both mechanical and PRP effects. With this method, your body starts producing younger, healthier, and stronger collagen. The growth of quality collagen resulting from this process takes several weeks.

Achieve reduced lines and wrinkles

People with deep facial wrinkles are more likely to opt for a vampire treatment. Since this method of treatment is applied by natural methods, it has been in great demand by many people in recent years. These most obvious signs of aging are treated with PRP-containing surgery, which achieves cellular regeneration. 

Thanks to the PRP Microneedling, aged skin cells are renewed. These newly formed skin cells support the formation of collagen and elastin. In response to microinjections made during this procedure, the skin of the face naturally tightens. In this way, fine lines and wrinkles are largely eliminated. In some cases, professionals use fillers to add volume to saggy areas of the face.

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Skin tightening with PRP Microneedling

The most important thing for younger and firmer skin is the production of high-quality collagen. Although fine lines and wrinkles are not always visible, skin becomes thinner with age, and the thinning can occur in some areas of the skin, such as the lips and cheeks.

Thanks to the high-quality collagen obtained by this method, the skin acquires an elastic and vibrant appearance.

Skin hydration is very important at any age

The stronger and thicker the skin structure, the deeper layers of the skin are protected from irritants. To create a strong skin barrier, it is necessary to maintain skin moisture. This procedure helps to close the pores in the skin resulting in skin moisture. This method also preserves the moisture of the skin.

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Preparing for the treatment

No major preparation is required before the PRP Microneedling procedure. Your doctor will give you the necessary instructions before applying the PRP Microneedling.

Are there any side effects of the PRP Microneedling?

Since platelet-rich plasma is obtained from the patient’s own blood, its use does not cause rejection, infections, or any allergic reactions. The skin may appear slightly tanned during the first 2 days and with little to no discomfort. Slight swelling may last for 3-7 days, and redness and bruising disappear within 1-3 days.

After the treatment, it is recommended to monitor skin hydration and be sure to apply sunscreen with SPF30 or more.

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Put aging on hold with PRP Microneedling

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Put aging on hold with PRP Microneedling

If you are looking for a non-surgical treatment that can erase the years from your face and result in younger, healthier-looking skin, PRP microneedling facial treatment can be a great choice for you. PRP microneedling is a revolutionary aesthetic treatment that rejuvenates your skin to give you a fresher, younger look. The facial combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to accelerate your skin’s natural healing powers to improve tone and texture, restore blood flow, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The PRP microneedling can also diminish the appearance of acne and chickenpox scars.

PRP vampire facial procedure

What is PRP microneedling good for?

What is PRP microneedling?

PRP microneedling is essentially a beauty treatment procedure that combines platelet rich plasma (PRP) with microneedle stimulation (needles are actually fairly similar to acupuncture needles and the devices used, are not nearly as scary).

It is aimed at rejuvenating the skin by inducing collagen production which helps to improve skin elasticity, texture, and tone as well as reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, and large pores.

PRP microneedling is a combination of microneedling and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Microneedling uses short, fine needles to puncture the skin. These needles range in size from .5 to 2.5 millimeters. The needles feel like tiny pinpricks and only go skin-deep. 

The pricks are used to “injure” the skin, prompting your skin to heal itself by producing elastin and collagen, and allowing the PRP to penetrate deeper. Once the microneedling is completed, PRP is applied to your skin topically.

What is PRP?

What is the process of PRP Microneedling?

We all have platelets in our blood. PRP is a 3-step procedure that involves having your blood:

  1. Drawn from your arm
  2. Placed into a machine that separates the platelets from the rest of your blood
  3. Re-injected into you (only the part of your blood that contains a high concentration of platelets).

PRP is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein produced from blood. PRP has a large concentration of growth factors, helping tissue to heal and repair, and treat all types of skin issues.

The first step for PRP microneedling is the initial blood draw, which is relatively painless. Your blood is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and platelets from the red blood cells.

Before the microneedling portion of the treatment begins, a topical numbing cream is applied to the face to manage any discomfort of the needling.

Once the numbing cream is active and the microneedling has been completed, the PRP is rubbed on the skin. The PRP should remain on the skin for the rest of the day to maximize results. Patients will notice dry, red, sensitive skin, much like a light sunburn for the first few days after treatment.

PRP Microneedling benefits

Advantages of PRP Microneedling

PRP Microneedling treatment improves the quality of the skin and maintains its firmness, elasticity, and healthy color. The procedure normalizes metabolic processes and microcirculation in tissues. Increases the activity of the synthesis of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, and accelerates healing and tissue repair. It is used for the prevention and reduction of scars.

The vampire facial benefits are wide-ranging, addressing the needs of many without the necessity of undergoing painful surgery:

  • Rough or uneven texture
  • Fine Lines around your mouth and/or eyes
  • Acne Scars
  • Lines on the neck or chest
  • Stretch marks

The obvious advantage of PRP therapy over other injection methods is that the patient is injected with his own resource, so it does not cause rejection and allergic reactions.

The procedure can be performed at any time of the year. It will be relevant both in summer to prevent photo-aging and dehydration of the skin, and in winter to strengthen the skin’s protective layer.

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Before and after

Two days before the PRP-therapy procedure, you should not eat fatty, spicy, fried foods. It is recommended to reduce physical activity and drink about two liters of water daily. It is not recommended to eat or smoke three hours before the session.
After the PRP-therapy procedure, decorative cosmetics should not be applied on to the treated area. And for an average of three days, it is recommended not to visit the sauna, swimming pool, sunbathe, or massage.

How long do PRP Microneedling facial results last?

After your skin heals, you can expect to have a nice, dewy glow for a few weeks, but know that your results will just get better with time. Collagen stimulation, the tightening, and remodeling of your collagen happen over the course of six months to a year after a procedure like this.

PRP vampire facelift before-after

Who is not a candidate for PRP treatment?

Not only rejuvenation

People who may not benefit from PRP include adults with:

  • A personal history of active cancer
  • Blood-related conditions, such as severe anemia or leukemia
  • An infection in the treatment area
  • Active smoker

PRP therapy, having a high tissue-restoring potential, is used in many areas of medicine. Among them, for example, trichology, traumatology, orthopedics, and gynecology. The method has a positive effect on the health of the hair and scalp. It is used for alopecia and seborrhea. It strengthens hair follicles, heals hair, relieves inflammation in the scalp, and normalizes its microbiome.

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Botox and Dermal Fillers: Which Is Right For You?

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Botox and Dermal Fillers: Which Is Right For You?

Botox and Dermal fillers are currently some of the most popular products in the beauty industry for anti-aging. While Botox is the most popular nonsurgical aesthetic treatment, dermal fillers are quickly intruding on that spot. This, in fact, makes it harder to decide which facial treatment to choose for your skin. Know the difference before you make your decision.

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What is Botox?

Botox is the brand name of a specific botulinum neurotoxin. There are four FDA-approved neurotoxins available in the U.S.: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeauveau. Botox is a neurotoxin in the form of a purified protein that relaxes the face’s wrinkle-causing muscles.

Botulinum toxin is best used in areas of facial expression such as the frown lines, crow’s feet, and ‘11s’ between the eyebrows. Botox injections relax facial muscles, giving you a more youthful appearance. Botox can also be used to stop excessive sweating, a condition called Hyperhydrosis.

Botox is mainly used to treat dynamic wrinkles. These wrinkles occur naturally around the eyes and mouth, and between the eyebrows. These wrinkles become more noticeable with age. Botox injections relax the muscles near these wrinkles. Not allowing muscles to move reduces the appearance of dynamic wrinkles.
Botox is not used for fine lines caused by the breakdown of collagen. The aesthetician will inject the muscles that contribute to the specific wrinkles that you want to be treated. The injection process itself takes only a few minutes with noticeable results within two weeks.

 

What are Derma fillers?

Unlike Botox, dermal fillers contain ingredients that replenish volume in areas of skin thinned by aging. Such places are often found in the oral cavity, cheeks and lips. Derma fillers contain Hyaluronic acid that fills folds and creases and replenishes lost volume. They can also contour the face. Hyaluronic acid injections can help increase skin moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These injections can make skin appear firmer. Hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane, Volbella and Juvederm are the most common.

Derma fillers are designed to be injected under the surface of the skin to smooth it and give it the necessary fullness and volume. While both Botox and fillers are commonly used together, they work differently and are used on different lines.

Hyaluronic acid fillers come in a variety of thicknesses. The aesthetician will choose the right one for a particular skin.  The right derma filler effects will last 5-24 months.

Most common substances used in derma fillers:

  • Calcium hydroxyapatite – promotes the process of producing your own collagen;
  • Hyaluronic acid – serves to restore and maintain youth, moisturizes and makes the skin smooth;
  • Polyalkylimide – transparent gel compatible with the body;
  • Poly-L-lactic acid – stimulates the production of more collagen in the skin;
  • Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA) – semi-permanent fillers, in the form of tiny synthetic beads that are injected under the skin to give structure to deep wrinkles.

Botox vs Dermal fillers. Which one is right for you?

botox vs dermal fillers

The use and effectiveness of both treatments depend on what your concerns are. Botox – blocks the muscles in order to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and folds caused by various facial expressions.

Dermal fillers fill and increase the volume of areas that have lost their smoothness (wrinkles around the mouth, thin lips and cheeks). Fillers can also be used to smooth out scars. In other words, lines of expression need botulinum toxin, while lines at rest need filler.

Derma fillers and Botox are different products and are designed for different purposes. At the same time, they can be combined in one treatment. For example, you can apply filler to correct smile lines around the mouth, and Botox to correct lines between the eyes.

Botox results last 6-9 months. Derma fillers’ effects can last from 6 to 24 months.

 

When you’re ready to reduce the effects of time, let the practitioners evaluate your skin and help you select the best treatment for your skin.