Skin Pen with PRP is a combination treatment to improve the health and appearance of your skin.
The Skin Pen is a microneedling device that uses tiny needles to create micro-tears in the skin. Also known as collagen induction therapy, the Skin Pen stimulates collagen and elastin production to heal your skin from the inside out.
Meanwhile, PRP is platelet-rich plasma, a component of your blood rich in platelets, growth factors, and other regenerative substances. Your provider takes a sample of your blood and uses a centrifuge to separate the PRP from other substances.
In a standalone treatment, PRP is injected beneath the skin’s surface with a needle. However, when combined with Skin Pen, PRP is often applied topically to the skin to stimulate healing and rejuvenate the skin.
Skin Pen and PRP have many exciting benefits, from smoothing fine lines and wrinkles to minimizing scars and other blemishes. But together, these treatments provide better results than either treatment on its own.
Keep reading for a closer look into what you need to know about Skin Pen with PRP, including procedure details, benefits, and cost.
The Skin Pen treatment areas include the face, neck, hands, and chest. The device is dragged lightly over the treatment area while tiny needles penetrate the skin’s surface. These needles create microtears in the skin.
Many cosmetic skin treatments use the skin’s natural regenerative ability to reduce blemishes and rejuvenate your appearance. Skin Pen is no exception.
The microtears force your skin to increase collagen and elastin production to repair the damaged tissues. More collagen and elastin make your skin appear fuller, and they also help even out your skin tone.
Skin Pen is often paired with topical products to improve your results and stimulate even more collagen production. That’s where PRP comes in.
Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and natural way to give your skin a boost. The serum is derived from the PRP in your blood and is applied topically into the treatment area. Because you’ve already created microchannels deep into the skin with microneedling, the PRP solution follows these channels deeper and is more easily absorbed.
The combination of Skin Pen with PRP gives you better results than either technique on its own. Microneedling with the Skin Pen allows the PRP solution to penetrate deeper into the skin and maximizes the benefits. The growth factors and platelets in PRP solution speed up tissue repair, stimulate collagen production, and promote skin rejuvenation.
The cost of Skin Pen with PRP varies depending on where you get your treatment and any additional services you add to your treatment. It will also change based on the size of the treatment area and how many treatments your provider recommends.
To give you an idea – Skin Pen microneedling typically costs between $500 -$700 per session. Meanwhile, PRP treatments can cost between $750 -$1000 per treatment.
Stadia Med Spa usually recommends between 3 and 6 treatment sessions spaced at least a month apart for optimal results. During your free consultation, a Stadia Med Spa provider will go over your treatment plan and how many treatments will help you meet your skincare goals.
Contact Stadia Med Spa to schedule a free consultation for an individual estimate for your Skin Pen with PRP session.
Most patients want to know what to expect before their Skin Pen with PRP treatment. Here are a few commonly asked questions to help you decide if this treatment is right for you!
Skin Pen with PRP differs from microneedling in that it includes the application of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) after microneedling is complete. PRP contains growth factors that increase healing and rejuvenation, which can enhance the results of microneedling. Your body absorbs more of the PRP solution after microneedling than it would with PRP alone.
Microneedling alone will remove blemishes, smooth scars, and create a more even skin tone. But your results will improve dramatically when you combine the treatment with PRP.
Platelet-rich plasma is pulled from a blood sample. Your provider will draw a small amount of blood from your arm and place it in a centrifuge to separate the PRP from the other components. The resulting PRP is injected into the skin or applied topically after microneedling with the Skin Pen.
The Skin Pen treatment typically includes the application of a topical numbing cream to prevent any discomfort from the penetration of the needles. Some people only experience mild discomfort during the treatment, often compared to light pinpricks or scratching at a sunburn. The application of PRP should not hurt and may help soothe irritated skin after microneedling.
Skin Pen with PRP is a minimally invasive procedure with few side effects and risks, especially when performed by a trained professional. You can expect temporary redness, swelling, bruising, itching, and minor skin irritation after your treatment. More serious complications from Skin Pen with PRP include infection or scarring in the treatment site.
Skin Pen with PRP is one way to improve the health and appearance of your skin. The combination of these two skin rejuvenation treatments can reduce wrinkles, even out your skin tone, get rid of stubborn acne scars, and more!
Discuss your treatment options with a Stadia Med Spa professional during your free consultation to learn more about how these two powerful treatments work together to improve your skin.
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