Microneedling

Some results are noticeable after one treatment. However, most patients opt to receive three to four treatments, each spaced about a month apart. This plan helps them to realize an increase in collagen production as well as experience the reduction of acne, pore size , as well as minimized fine lines and wrinkles.

PRP can be used in conjunction with microneedling, but they are both separate treatments and can also be enjoyed independently. Adam & Eve Medical Aesthetics recommends the conjunction of PRP with microneedling to speed up the recovery process and further amplify collagen production.

Your aesthetician can help you determine the answer to this question as it is based on your skin care goals and the at home skin care regime you are willing to commit to.

The cost of microneedling depends on several different factors:

• -The necessity to take time off from work
• -Your location
• -Extent of the entire treatment
• -Expected follow-ups
• -The body part to receive treatment and the surface area to be treated.

Generally speaking, the greater the surface area that receives microneedling, the more the treatment costs. For each session of Scottsdale microneedling, you can expect to pay between $200 and $700 apiece. However, most people do not see optimal results after only a single treatment and usually require at least three and perhaps as many as six. This being the case, the total price tag for the complete course of microneedling treatments may run from $600 to $4,200.

While most patients require multiple microneedling treatments, for optimal results, these 3-4 treatments need to be appropriately spaced out. You should wait 4-6 weeks between skincare treatments. To maintain the results, you may require an additional medical microneedling treatment refresher once or twice a year after your initial treatment course. This is especially true if you are receiving microneedling for anti-aging purposes to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Microneedling is performed under a topical anesthetic numbing cream that prevents you from feeling any pain or discomfort during the procedure. As the tool moves over your skin, you may feel a scratching sensation that is generally not unpleasant. If you do feel any discomfort during the procedure, it may occur over areas of your skin where there is not much tissue between the outer layer and the bones underneath. However, pain during microneedling is virtually non-existent.

Generally speaking, microneedling is safe. The wounds made by the tool heal quickly because they do not extend deeply into the skin. The tools used for microneedling are only intended for single-use and are sterile when they make contact with your skin. Nevertheless, not everyone is a candidate for microneedling treatments. Scottsdale microneedling is contraindicated for you if any of the following apply:

• -You have a history of poor wound healing or hypertrophic scars
• -You are breastfeeding or are pregnant
• -The area to be treated as an active skin infection
• -You have skin abrasions, cuts, or open wounds
• -Within the last three months, you have used Accutane for acne treatment
• -Within the last year, you have received radiation treatment to the skin

While microneedling is virtually painless, your skin is more vulnerable for a few days following treatment. It may be red and irritated, in which case you can soothe it by applying 1% hydrocortisone cream as needed. For three days following treatment, use only tepid water and a gentle cleanser to wash your face, but hold off on this during the first four hours. Here are some other dos and don'ts for microneedling aftercare.
Do:

• -Avoid sun exposure as much as possible for a few days following the procedure and protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation with a chemical-free sunscreen
• -Use hyaluronic acid to hydrate your skin, and remember that it is normal for it to feel drier than usual for a few days after treatment
• -Help the skin heal more quickly and lessen irritation by using antioxidant serums
• -Make sure your hands are clean before touching your face
• -Take a pain reliever that is not an anti-inflammatory, such as Tylenol, according to the instructions on the package for relief of discomfort following treatment

Don't:

• -Use powered cleaning brushes on your skin for at least a week following treatment
• -Apply makeup for 24 to 72 hours following treatment
• -Engage in swimming or strenuous physical activity for three days following treatment
• -Take anti-inflammatory medications for a few days following treatment as these could interfere with healing
• -Use retinol or glycolic acid (AHAs) on your face for up to three days following treatment
• -Touch your skin immediately after treatment

After a few days, your skin should have healed sufficiently for you to resume your normal activities.

Microneedling can be very effective in improving the appearance of scars and acne scarring because collagen induction helps to raise up depressed scar tissue. For acne scar reductions, most patients require between three and six microneedling treatments for best results with new collagen production.

PRP stands for "platelet-rich plasma" and is used to promote healing. Plasma is the liquid component in blood, while platelets stick together to form clots. It is believed that microneedling treatments with PRP may ultimately produce better results by stimulating skin texture renewal and speeding up the overall process.

PRP is produced by taking a small sample of your own blood and spinning it around in a centrifuge. This separates the different parts of the blood so the concentration of platelets in the plasma is greater than it would be otherwise. Because the sample comes from you, there is no risk of blood-borne infection or of the body reacting negatively to cells it doesn't recognize.

After the microneedling takes place, the next step is to apply the PRP directly onto the skin surface. The puncture wounds produced by the microneedling create small channels through which the PRP travels below the outer layer.

Microneedling with PRP is sometimes also known as a "vampire facial." Immediately following treatment, the initial bloody appearance of your skin may be alarming. Nevertheless, the treatment is safe for most skin types, and research shows that it can produce good results.