Microneedling (collagen induction therapy) smooths fine lines and scars.

Obtaining PRF is easy – we take an in-office blood sample (about two to four vials of the patient’s blood ) from their arm. We immediately spin the sample in a special centrifuge. This separates the PRF components.

Then our real work begins. We either apply the PRF liquid topically and infuse it into the patient’s skin via the SkinPen microneedling device, which is customized to your skin’s thickness, or we inject the mixture directly into targeted areas of the patient’s skin, such as lines, scars, or thin areas.

Microneedling isn’t a painful procedure. To ensure our patients are comfortable, we numb the area beforehand. Your certified and trusted microneedling specialist will make sure your experience is ideal.

Although PRF and PRP are both natural solutions to stimulate collagen and smooth lines, there are a few differences between how these two treatments work and how they’re prepared.

Here’s a quick rundown of the differences between PRF and PRP:

PRP is spun at a higher speed.
PRF has a higher platelet count.
PRF releases platelets and growth factors slowly.
PRF is preferred over PRP in recent medical studies because it stays in the tissue longer and gives more improved results when compared to PRP. PRF is the workhorse of regenerative medical and aesthetic treatments.

Microneedling is FDA-approved to treat a number of skin conditions, including acne scars, facial wrinkles, and abdominal scars in patients who are 22 years old or older. Risks from microneedling are few and far between. At CSLC we've performed microneedling in Petoskey and Traverse City thousands of times.

Microneedling on the face, neck, hands, chest and body improves collagen by nearly 300% in studies. PRP / PRF improves the collagen production even more after treatment. All of our microneedling specialists are trained in SkinPen microneedling and platelet-rich infusion with microneedling.

How often a person receives microneedling treatment depends on experience. For example, a person who is getting microneedling done for the very first time may need two to three treatments spaced four weeks apart. 

Veteran microneedlers who want to maintain their results, however, may opt to receive regular treatments every six to eight weeks. 

Microneedling treatment may leave the skin feeling dry or sunburnt. This should go away within one to three days. Of course, every treatment is different and customized based on the patient’s skin thickness, downtime preference, and desired results – so recovery will vary depending on the patient and their specific needs.

Our microneedling specialists are trained to customize the treatment according to your skin age, your age, your skin goals, and any other health conditions. Microneedling with PRP or PRF heals faster and gives better results than a standard microneedling.

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