Welcome to Optimal Hormone Health and Aesthetics, where we offer microneedling, a non-invasive treatment that stimulates collagen production and rejuvenates your skin. Our microneedling treatment can target the face, neck, and décolleté, to improve skin texture, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and fade scars and dark spots. We also provide microneedling with PRP and PRF, which use your body’s natural growth factors to enhance the results.
Boost Collagen Production & Tighten Skin
Microneedling is a popular skin rejuvenation treatment that uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries on the skin’s surface. These controlled injuries trigger the body’s natural healing response, stimulating collagen and elastin production. Collagen is an essential protein that gives skin its strength and elasticity, while elastin helps skin maintain its shape. By boosting collagen production and tightening skin, microneedling can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars, while improving overall skin texture and tone.
Microneedling Treats:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Dark spots and hyperpigmentation
- Uneven skin texture and tone
- Stretch marks
- Enlarged pores
- Sagging or lax skin
- Dull or tired-looking skin
PRP vs. PRF: What’s the Difference?
Both PRP and PRF are derived from the patient’s blood and contain high concentrations of platelets. However, PRP is obtained by processing blood to concentrate the platelets, whereas PRF is created by using a slower centrifugation process that preserves white blood cells and fibrin, a protein essential for clotting. PRF has a higher concentration of growth factors than PRP and is considered more potent. While both treatments enhance the microneedling results, the choice between PRP and PRF depends on your specific needs and goals.
How Microneedling Works
Microneedling works by inducing controlled micro-injuries to the skin using a device with tiny needles, which creates small punctures on the skin’s surface. These micro-injuries trigger the body’s natural healing response, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, two essential proteins that provide structure and elasticity to the skin. As the skin repairs itself, new collagen and elastin fibers are generated, which can improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and even out skin tone.
Microneedling With PRP & PRF
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a popular variation of microneedling that utilizes the body’s growth factors to enhance the treatment’s effectiveness. PRP and PRF are derived from the patient’s blood and contain a high concentration of platelets rich in growth factors and other proteins that stimulate tissue regeneration and healing. During microneedling with PRP or PRF, a small amount of the patient’s blood is drawn and processed to isolate the platelets.
The resulting PRP or PRF solution is applied to the skin before or after microneedling. The tiny channels created by the microneedling device allow the growth factors to penetrate deeply into the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production, reducing inflammation, and promoting skin healing.
Benefits of Microneedling:
- Stimulates collagen and elastin production
- Enhances the penetration of topical skincare products
- Non-invasive treatment — no incisions or injections
- Minimal discomfort or side effects
- Can be performed on various areas of the body
- Can be combined with PRP and PRF
- No risk of allergic reactions
- Safe and suitable for most skin types and tones
- Provides long-lasting results with proper aftercare and maintenance
Your Microneedling Experience
Your microneedling session begins with a consultation with a skincare professional who will assess your skin concerns and determine if microneedling is the right treatment. During the session, the professional will use a device with tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries on your skin. The depth of the needles can be adjusted based on your skin type and the areas being treated. The treatment takes up to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area. After the session, you may experience some redness, swelling, or mild discomfort, but these side effects should subside within a few days. You may also notice some pinpoint bleeding or bruising, which is normal and temporary.
To ensure proper healing and optimal results, you should avoid direct sun exposure and wear sunscreen, avoid makeup for at least 24 hours, and avoid strenuous exercise or activities that may cause excessive sweating.
The results of microneedling typically appear within a few weeks, with continued improvement over several months as the skin produces new collagen and elastin fibers. The number of sessions needed depends on the individual’s skin concerns and goals, but most people see significant improvement after 3-6 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart. After the initial treatments, you can opt for maintenance treatments once or twice a year.
Schedule An Appointment
Optimal Hormone Health and Aesthetics is dedicated to helping men and women look and feel their best through personalized treatment plans tailored to their needs. In addition to microneedling, we specialize in hormone optimization, a full range of aesthetic services, and sexual wellness treatments. Our skincare professionals are committed to providing safe and effective treatments that produce natural-looking results. If you’re ready to rejuvenate your skin and improve your overall wellness, schedule an appointment today.
