PRP: Injections vs Microneedling

What is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a safe, office based  procedure that allows us to take anti-aging therapy to the next level.  Simply, a series of tiny needles are used to painlessly pierce your skin.  The purpose of the microneedles is to reach the lower layer of your skin, the dermis.  It is in the dermis where collagen is made, the building block of your skin.  It is also in the dermis where the signs of aging and sun damage show up.  So being able to get to the dermis is critical to produce results.  Unfortunately many procedures that are offered do not reach the dermis and have limited effectiveness.

Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT)

The effect of the tiny microneedles entering the dermis is to cause small micro traumas.  Just like any other wound, these micro traumas stimulate the body’s repair mechanism.  As a result, new collagen formation is initiated.  When used for cosmetic purposes, microneedling stimulates collagen production for skin rejuvenation.

Microneedling Microchannels

A by-product of the microneedles piercing the skin is that they leave microchannels that lead to the dermis.  We can utilize these microchannels to infuse substances into the dermis to further enhance skin rejuvenation.