Micro-Needling with PRP

Micro-Needling with PRP

Micro-Needling is done with a small hand held device that utilizes microscopic needles to puncture the skin. This process triggers the body's natural healing response that allows for new collagen and elastin to be created, resulting in tighter, firmer skin.

Micro-Needling with PRP

What is PRP?

PRP therapy is done by collecting blood from the patient and spinning it in a centrifuge for 15 minutes to separate the platelets from the blood. This "platelet-rich plasma is drawn out and either micro-needled or injected back into the patients skin. Heights Dermatology performs PRP therapy as a therapeutic option for male and female patients experiencing hair loss.

Where is Micro-Needling with PRP Used?

Micro-Needling with PRP can be used anywhere on the body that you would like to stimulate the skin's natural healing ability.

The most popular areas of treatment are:

The face, chest, hands, and arms.

What does micro-needling with PRP feel like?

A numbing agent is applied to your face before treatment to minimize any discomfort you may feel. Many patients describe the sensation they feel as a rough sandpaper feeling against their skin.