Micro-Needling FAQs
Who is a good candidate for Micro-Needling?
During your consultation, Dr. Melfi will discuss your cosmetic expectations. The men and women who are the best candidates for Micro-Needling or the PRP Facial are those looking to improve fine lines and wrinkles, decrease scarring from acne, chicken pox and other tissue trauma, and improve texture and color, resulting in a fresher, more rested look.
What is the difference between Micro-Needling and the PRP Facial?
The purpose of the PRP Facial is to enhance the benefits of Micro-Needling. The PRP Facial procedure aims to improve the texture of the skin by applying PRP (platelet-rich plasma) during and after the micro-needling process. This allows the PRP to be absorbed topically over the whole face allowing for improvement of skin elasticity, texture, blood flow and improvement of scars and wrinkles. The combination of micro needling with application of PRP results in the stimulation of collagen and greater improvement of the skin texture.
How long will the effects last?
With Micro-Needling many people notice improvements starting at ~2-3 weeks. We suggest 3-4 sessions, 4 weeks apart initially to address any trouble areas, and then maintenance treatments thereafter. Effects typically can last up to 12 months depending on the issues we are addressing. We recommend that you at least have annual treatments to maintain your skin’s vibrant and refreshed look. Some opt to have more frequent treatments due to the results they have achieved, and there is no contraindication to having more frequent sessions.
Are there any side effects? What can I expect afterwards?
Immediately following a treatment session, skin appears pink with possible pinpoint bleeding, which is a desirable characteristic of the treatment. You may want to plan on 48 hours of sensations of a moderate sunburn and dryness. After 48 hours most redness will have dissipated except for perhaps some blotchiness in areas. Consider planning the procedure on a Thursday or Friday when you can stay home for the weekend and pamper yourself with some home spa treatments. These post treatment effects are short-lived and skin will feel tighter and begin to glow after a single Micro-Needling treatment. Best results are achieved with a series of treatments, and these are enhanced by following the post-care regiment that Dr. Melfi recommends.
