One of the most important proteins in our body that keeps our skin plump, bright, and youthful is collagen. So, how can we get more of it? By stimulating it! A few of our favorite collagen stimulating treatments include chemical peels, biostimulation such as Sculptra, and microneedling/radiofrequency. There are many options that encourage neocollagenesis (new collagen stimulation) but one that you already have within you is Platelet Rich Plasma, aka Liquid Gold!
What is Platelet-Rich-Plasma?
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is part of regenerative medicine in which the body’s own circulating blood is used to kick-start and heal damaged cells and tissues. This is practiced amongst many different forms of medicine to help stimulate skin cell renewal and improve tendons, muscles, ligaments, and joints. In the aesthetic industry, we use it to stimulate collagen production in the skin and reap the benefits of your body’s own natural healing capabilities.
Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood containing the proteins, growth factors, and nutrients and are the medium for which red and white blood cells thrive in. We often call it our body’s “liquid gold”. Platelets are blood cells that aid in necessary healing functions such as blood clots.
How does it work?
We will draw your blood and spin it down in a centrifuge to separate the platelet rich plasma (PRP). The concentrated PRP will then be microneedled and/or injected into the skin. In doing so, the PRP releases growth factors that aid in your body’s natural healing capabilities to boost collagen production (the protein that makes our skin plump and youthful) and kickstart the wound-healing process in the areas that we’re treating.
Why microneedling with PRP?
A few of our favorite treatments for collagen stimulation include SkinPen Microneedling and Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling. Microneedling, when used in conjunction with PRP, releases growth factors found in the nutrient-rich PRP which amplifies your body’s healing process, increases cell turnover, and in turn diminishes your post-treatment recovery time.
SkinPen Microneedling with PRP
The SkinPen device creates thousands of micro-injuries in the skin which stimulates the body’s natural wound healing process. Microneedling assists in wrinkles, fine lines, acne scarring and stretch marks. We recommend a series of at least 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling with PRP
Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling with PRP is a deep fractional, radiofrequency treatment to deliver skin, tissue, and collagen remodeling while improving fine lines/wrinkles, sagging skin, facial contouring, stretch marks, acne scarring, texture, and cellulite. We recommend a series of at least 3 treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart with an optional yearly treatment to top off the results of the series.
How do I get started?
Schedule a consultation with one of our team of aesthetic nurses so that we can review your skin care goals and create the best treatment plan for you! Get on schedule by booking online here or giving us a call at 540-783-8209. We can’t wait to see you soon, gorgeous! Let’s #bloomwiththistle!
