Microneedling is known for improving skin conditions like acne scarring, large pores, wrinkles, and stretch marks, but there’s more than one way to get this treatment. RF microneedling and PRP microneeding provide unique benefits that may be perfect for your skin.
Here’s what you need to know about the differences between microneedling, RF microneedling, and PRP microneedling.
WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING?
Microneedling is also called collagen induction therapy because it stimulates collagen production. By promoting new cell growth, microneedling helps your skin’s elasticity.
Microneedling treatments are done using multiple tiny, sterile needles to puncture the skin. This forces the skin to repair itself and create new collagen-rich tissue. This improves blood circulation and reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, and acne scarring.
WHAT IS RF MICRONEEDLING?
RF microneedling combines the traditional microneedling procedure with radio frequency energy. Ultrafine needles are used to transfer radiofrequency energy into the skin, which makes tiny wounds.
Even though needles are used, the treatment is nearly pain-free. As your skin repairs itself, your skin tone and texture improves. RF microneedling will also reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Results from an RF microneedling treatment are seen even faster than those from a traditional microneedling procedure.
WHAT IS PRP MICRONEEDLING?
Platelet Rich Plasma is a service that can be added to a microneedling treatment. With this service, a vial of your blood is drawn. A topical anesthetic is applied to reduce any pain. That blood is placed in a centrifuge and spun at high speeds to separate the blood into layers. The PRP is removed then massaged into the microneedling treatment area so your skin can absorb it. Essentially, your own blood cells are used to heal the treatment area.
This leaves you with benefits like tighter skin. It also helps lessen the appearance of acne scarring, skin texture, and dark spots, along with the traditional benefits of microneedling like smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
Before a PRP microneedling appointment, avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure and don’t use strong skin care products like retinoic acid in the days leading up to the treatment.
WHICH IS BEST FOR ME?
To find out if microneedling, RF microneedling, or PRP microneedling is right for you, meet with one of our licensed aestheticians at Fort Wayne Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. Book a customized skin care consultation to receive personalized recommendations that will get you on the path to the skin of your dreams.