Benefits of PRP and Microneedling Combined | As Featured in MedEsthetic

PRP, or Platelet-Rich Plasma, is a concentration of healing platelets derived from your own blood. It’s commonly used in both medical and cosmetic treatments to promote skin regeneration, and has been found to have even better results when combined with procedures like microneedling. Hear Dr. Alexandra Bowles’ opinion on this dual treatment in MedEsthetics’ article on Women’s Health.

What is PRP?

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. It’s a concentration of platelets derived from your own blood and used in various medical and cosmetic treatments.

How does PRP help improve skin conditions like acne scars or aging skin when combined with microneedling?

Platelets are rich in growth factors, which are proteins that play an important role in skin repair and regeneration. When injected into the skin, PRP stimulates the body’s response to injury and promotes healing thereby promoting collagen production and improving skin texture and tone. PRP also stimulates fibroblasts  which are also responsible for collagen production. Improving collagen production helps with overall skin texture and tone.

Are there any new ways to use PRP with microneedling in dermatology?

I like to apply PRP evenly throughout the procedure so the PRP gets micro needled into the skin. Then I save a little behind to cover the entire face afterwards. This helps with improving downtime as well!

Can you share a case of great results with PRP and microneedling being used together?

I have many patients who are thrilled with their PRP results. Recently, I had a 44 year old woman who came to address skin texture and tone. After two microneedling with PRP sessions including injectable PRP under the eyes, her skin was softened and smoothed dramatically!