Rejuvenate Your Skin With PRP Microneedling

Everyone desires smooth, glowing skin but skin imperfections like wrinkles and skin discoloration may make that dream seem impossible. Fortunately, the Medrein Health & Aesthetics specialists offer Southlake PRP microneedling treatments that restore your youthful appearance while eliminating skin imperfections.

What you should know about microneedling

Microneedling is a simple, nonsurgical cosmetic procedure addressing skin imperfections by stimulating collagen and elastin production. Dr. Mwikki creates tiny punctures on your skin using tiny sterilized needles. Minor wounds trigger your body to manufacture more collagen for cell regeneration and to promote healing. Your provider may also use platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) or platelet-rich plasma to accelerate cell regeneration, leaving you with smooth, younger-looking skin. They may also use the treatment on your scalp, leaving your head full of thick, luscious hair. Microneedling is not purely cosmetic as it can address medical concerns such as burns.

Preparation tips for microneedling

Before your appointment, Dr. Mwikki may instruct you on how to prepare for your treatment. You may need to skip medications for acne treatment like Accutane and blood thinners to reduce your risk of bleeding. On the morning of your treatment, avoid applying makeup and jewelry. Your doctor may also advise against using specific agents that increase your skin sensitivity.

How microneedling improves your skin aesthetics

Microneedling is popular due to its growing list of benefits and minimal side effects. It plumps and rejuvenates your skin with little downtime and discomfort and can be personalized depending on your unique needs. Some of the upsides of microneedling include improved skin elasticity, reduced enlarged pores, hair growth in individuals with alopecia, and smooth, even skin tone. This cosmetic procedure is cost-effective and often works better for some individuals than laser therapy. Laser treatments utilize heat which may interfere with your skin pigmentation. Meridian Health & Aesthetics specialists recommend microneedling for people with darker skin tones.

What to expect during microneedling

During your initial consultation, Dr. Mwikki discusses your beauty goals and performs a thorough physical exam. She then educates you about the microneedling procedure to ensure that you make an informed decision. During treatment, the team administers anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. Your provider may recommend combining microneedling and PRP to enhance the final results. The specialists use miniature sterilized needs to prick your scalp or skin to stimulate cell regeneration and promote healing. The treatment usually takes about 30-60 minutes depending on the skin concern and your beauty goals.

What recovery looks like after treatment

Since microneedling is nonsurgical, the recovery period is short, and most people rarely require downtime. After your procedure, you may notice redness and skin irritation which resolves within a few days. The side effects are due to slight injuries made from the miniature needles. You can resume school or work immediately after treatment. You may, however, need to avoid makeup until your skin heals. Also, apply sunscreen before going out, as your skin is likely to be more sensitive. You should begin noticing your new rejuvenated appearance within a couple of weeks.

To explore the dramatic effects of microneedling, call Dr. Mikkilineni or book your spot online.