Microneedling with PRP, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, is a two-part process designed to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production in the face, body and sculp.
The process begins with a professional drawing blood from the patient and spun out to separate the plasma platelets with growth factors from the remaining blood. While the platelets are being separated, the patient skin is cleaned and a numbing cream is applied.
After 30 minutes the microneedling is performed to create a channel through the epidermis to initiate the process of self-healing in the dermal layer. It also creates an opening for the PRP to penetrate the dermis.
Next, the active PRP is embedded into the micro channels in the dermis layer of the skin and needling is continued. Finally, a hydrating cream is applied to the skin and the procedure is complete. The epidermis closes itself within an hour and the body does its work repairing the skin.
The same process can also be done in the sculp with the aim of restoring the capillary follicle, decreasing hair loss and stimulating growth.
