How Microneedling with PRP Reverses Age-Related Collagen Loss

If you’ve got a graveyard of half-used jars and tubes that failed to erase your wrinkles, trash those products and their empty promises and tackle your wrinkles from within your skin. Recharge your own collagen production with PRP microneedling.

As you age, your skin loses its youthful bounce, wrinkles start to appear, and you probably wonder if there’s a way to turn back the clock. Enter microneedling with PRP, an innovative treatment that’s making waves in the dermatology world for its potent anti-aging benefits.

Keep reading as Dr. Boris Itskovich at Brooklyn Aesthetics, in the Brighton Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, explains how microneedling with PRP can help reverse age-related collagen loss and offers practical tips to guide you through this revolutionary skin therapy.

Microneedling 101

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves creating tiny punctures in your skin using fine needles. These micro-injuries stimulate your body’s natural wound-healing process, prompting the production of collagen and elastin.

This treatment is minimally invasive and requires little downtime.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

Platelet-rich plasma comes from your own blood. It’s rich in growth factors and cytokines, which are essential for healing and tissue regeneration. When we apply it to your skin after microneedling, PRP enhances the regenerative effects, leading to faster and more pronounced results.

The process is simple — we draw a small amount of your blood, spin it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma, and then apply this concentrated plasma to your skin.

How microneedling and PRP work together

Combining microneedling with PRP turbocharges your skin’s repair mechanisms. The microneedling process creates channels that allow the PRP to penetrate deeper into your skin, optimizing the absorption and efficacy of the growth factors.

This synergy not only accelerates collagen production but also enhances skin rejuvenation, making it a powerful duo for combating signs of aging.

Benefits of microneedling with PRP

Adding PRP to your microneedling treatment gives you significant advantages. Here are three of our favorites:

Boosts collagen production

The best thing about microneedling with PRP is its ability to boost collagen production. Collagen is the protein responsible for maintaining your skin’s elasticity and firmness. By jumpstarting collagen synthesis, microneedling with PRP can reduce wrinkles and fine lines, giving your skin a youthful glow.

Improves skin texture and tone

Microneedling with PRP can address various skin issues, including acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and large pores. The combined treatment promotes even skin texture and tone, resulting in smoother, more radiant skin.

Speeds up healing

Thanks to the growth factors in PRP, your skin heals faster post-treatment, which means less downtime and quicker visible results compared to microneedling alone.

The science behind collagen loss

Collagen loss is a natural part of the aging process. Starting in your mid-20s, you produce about 1% less collagen each year. This decline leads to thinner skin, wrinkles, and sagging.

Environmental factors such as UV exposure and pollution accelerate the loss, making collagen restoration therapies like microneedling with PRP essential for maintaining youthful skin.

What to expect during treatment

Before your session, we clean your skin and apply a topical numbing cream to minimize discomfort. We draw a small amount of blood from your arm and process it to isolate the PRP.

During the actual microneedling process, we glide a device with fine needles over your skin to create micro-injuries. Then, we immediately apply the PRP to your skin, allowing it to seep into the microchannels created by the needles.

Your skin may appear red and feel slightly tender post-treatment, similar to a mild sunburn. It’s crucial to follow our aftercare instructions, like avoiding sun exposure and applying a gentle moisturizer.

Tips for maximizing results

Following our expert tips, you can give microneedling with PRP the best shot at delivering excellent results.

Stay hydrated

Drink plenty of water before and after your treatment to keep your skin hydrated and support the healing process.

Avoid sun exposure

Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to protect your skin from the sun. UV rays can damage your skin and counteract the treatment's benefits.

Follow our aftercare instructions

Following Dr. Itsovich’s aftercare guidelines is crucial for achieving the best results. He may recommend using specific skin care products and avoiding certain activities.

Turn back the clock on your aging face — schedule a consultation with Dr. Itskovich today by calling our office at 718-550-6956 or using our online booking tool.