PRP FACIAL REJUVENATION
PRP Facial Rejuvenation in Washington, DC
Microneedling uses controlled micro-injuries to stimulate your skin’s natural healing process. This treatment can be performed with or without platelet-rich plasma (PRP, which is found in the blood and contains platelets and growth factors that help tissues heal and generate new cells). These growth factors speed up your body’s healing process and stimulate new collagen growth. Microneedling with PRP combines two leading-edge treatments to address skin issues including acne scars, wrinkles and sun damage. The treatment uses the body’s own healing process to rejuvenate the skin, creating a younger-looking complexion. At Peel Haus, our experts are pleased to offer PRP Facial Rejuvenation along with other skin rejuvenation options. Platelet-rich plasma can accelerate healing in many areas of the body, including hair follicles. PRP can be used to reduce hair loss and increase the diameter of hairs and the density of hair growth.
How PRP Facial Rejuvenation Works
When PRP is re-introduced to the skin via microneedling, it launches a localized stem cell response. Stem cells recruit collagen-producing cells called fibroblasts in the weeks after your treatment. The fibroblasts replace tissue that has been damaged or lost through the aging process with healthy skin, leaving your skin more vibrant and youthful. After a few weeks, patients often notice an improvement in their skin. PRP stimulates collagen and elastin production which thickens and tightens thinning skin, effectively smoothing wrinkles and fine lines. Because it boosts collagen, it’s also a great treatment for improving overall skin texture and tone. It’s particularly good for people who suffer from rosacea or acne.
Benefits of PRP Facial Rejuvenation
- Minimally invasive procedure with minimal downtime
- Usually painless, thanks to topical numbing creams
- Little to no downtime required
In terms of skin rejuvenation and results, you can expect to address:
- Acne scars
- Age spots
- Enlarged pores
- Wrinkling
- Sun damage
- Scarring caused by injuries such as burns
- Hyperpigmentation
- Improves skin tone
- Improves skin texture
Ideal Candidate for PRP Facial Rejuvenation
One of the best things about PRP Facial Rejuvenation is that almost anyone is a candidate for the procedure. This treatment is effective on all skin types, skin tones, and ages. Whether you are just getting started with anti-aging and skin rejuvenation, want to maintain healthy skin, or want glowing skin for an upcoming big event, this is the perfect treatment.
It may not be the best option for you if you:
- are pregnant
- use or recently used Accutane for acne
- still have active acne resulting in new scarring
- have certain skin conditions, such as facial eczema or psoriasis
- scar easily
- have a history of poor wound healing
- have undergone skin radiation in the last 12 months
Your provider will evaluate your medical history to determine if you’re a good candidate for microneedling with PRP.
PRP Facial Rejuvenation Treatment
PRP Facial Rejuvenation begins with a patient’s blood being drawn from your arm by your provider. The vial of blood is then placed into a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets from the rest of the blood to create platelet-rich plasma. While the PRP is being prepared, your provider will allow time for topical numbing cream to absorb into the treatment area. Then, once you are numb, your provider will perform microneedling creating micro-channels in the skin’s surface.
After microneedling, your PRP will be massaged into the treatment area to help the platelets and beneficial growth factors penetrate deep into your skin. New collagen creation reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and adds volume to plump sagging tissue. At least three monthly treatments are recommended for best anti-aging results. More treatments are needed to treat scarring and deep wrinkles.
PRP Treatment Recovery
Since you will be treated with your own nutrient-rich blood, there are minimal risks associated with PRP Facial Rejuvenation. After the treatment, you may experience minor bruising, puffiness, and redness of the skin, which will improve within 24 to 48 hours. Your provider will discuss how to care for your skin after the treatment to ensure that recovery goes as smoothly as possible. Most patients will heal in a week.
Aftercare is an important part of the healing process, which you don’t want to overlook. To ensure your skin is able to absorb all the nutrients from the plasma and guarantee the best results possible, be sure not to rinse the PRP off your face until the morning after the treatment. We strongly suggest that patients use a gentle cleanser and mild, fragrance-free moisturizer with SPF to keep the skin hydrated and protected while it is healing. Mild peeling is common after treatment. We recommend that you avoid skin products with fragrances or active ingredients for the first few days post-treatment as well. Patients are encouraged to resume their regular skin routine a week following their initial session.
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Office Policies
Booking
A $50 deposit is required to secure all appointments. This deposit will be used towards your treatment.
Late Arrival
As a courtesy to others, please arrive for your appointment 15 minutes early. Because we’re on a strict schedule, patients more than 15 minutes late may need to be rescheduled.
Cancellations
We understand that scheduling conflicts may arise. Please be courteous and reschedule or cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours prior to your appointment date. Any cancellations made after this period is subject to a penalty of your $50 deposit.
Payments
All balances of payments must be made in full at the time of your treatment. If payments are not made, an additional $50 will be charged to your bill weekly and your account may go to collections.
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