Microneedling With PRP Charlotte | Charlotte Plastic Surgery (2024)

There are a number of cosmetic effects that clients can anticipate from microneedling. Microneedling can:

• Tighten, lift, and rejuvenate skin
• Reduce the visibility of acne scars, surgical scars, and other scars
• Minimize wrinkles and fine lines
• Mask or reduce the appearance of stretch marks
• Improve overall texture especially for aged or damaged skin

Included with each of treatment is a complimentary skin health consultation where a customized program is designed specifically for your needs and concerns. Our skin care specialists will work with you to ensure a treatment that addresses your particular needs and goals.

One of the ways in which microneedling has advanced in recent years is through the addition of PRP. Charlotte Plastic Surgery now offers this treatment.

PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma, and its addition is taking our microneedling treatments to the next level. It works by using your own growth factors to transform fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, hyper pigmentation, and many other concerns associated with aging skin.

Here’s what the process involves, in brief. Your blood contains red cells, white cells, and platelets. The platelets contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important for healing injury, especially to the surface layers of the skin. For a PRP treatment, your blood is spun down in a centrifuge to separate the platelet rich plasma from the blood cells. The plasma is then applied to your skin during a microneedling treatment. In other words, part of your blood, hyper-concentrated with these growth factors, is injected back into the body.

• Large pores
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne scars and stretch marks
• Age spots, hyperpigmentation, and melasma
• Crepey or rough skin texture

By creating tiny punctures in the skin with small needles, your body’s own natural healing process kicks in to repair the skin, stimulating the creation of new collagen. When we add PRP (platelet rich plasma) into the equation, the healing process gets a boost thanks to the hundreds of human growth factors aiding in recovery.

During the process for microneedling with PRP Charlotte patients can expect:

• Your face is numbed with a topical numbing cream so that you’re completely comfortable
• Your blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to isolate the human growth factors
• The platelet-rich plasma is applied topically to your skin during and after your microneedling treatment
• Leftover or remaining plasma may also be injected into the skin to target specific areas that need concentrated treatment, such as the nasolabial folds (or parenthesis) around the mouth
• Your skin may feel tight afterwards and be red to pink for 1 to 3 days

There are a number of benefits to combining PRP with microneedling—including:

• Significantly repairs the condition of your skin with potent human-growth factors
• Minimally-invasive treatment means minimal downtime (red to pink for 1 to 3 days)
• No foreign substances: your own blood, your own growth factors, your own healing-process
• Practically painless and very comfortable thanks to topical numbing
• Your skin will look better afterwards and over time; it offers long-lasting results and collagen growth

As with any cosmetic procedure, it’s important to meet with a provider to discuss whether it’s a good option for you. During this consultation, you’ll get to speak directly and privately with one of our skilled providers in a relaxed, comfortable setting. We’ll explain the process, answer any questions you may have, and ensure that the proper expectations are set. If microneedling with PRP isn’t the best option for meeting your goals, we may recommend some alternative solutions as well.

Another key aspect of the consultation is that it allows us to ensure you are in good health before this procedure. While the risks of microneedling are minimal, patient safety is still our top priority.

For those looking for an effective way to look and feel more youthful—minimizing the presence of wrinkles, fine lines, scars, and stretch marks—microneedling is an exciting option, and well worth considering.

Charlotte Plastic Surgery has long been a leading name in cosmetic treatments for women and men throughout the region. Our providers are always available to consult with you on microneedling or any other treatment you’re interested in.

To learn more about our Charlotte microneedling with PRP treatment, or to determine whether you’re a good candidate, we invite you to call us today and schedule a consultation.