Microneedling with PRP is a cosmetic treatment that stimulates collagen production by inserting fine needles into the skin and applying platelets, a component of blood.
By adding PRP from the blood, the effectiveness of microneedling can be increased. The fluid in the blood is plasma, while platelets are solid. Platelets contribute to blood clotting and are therefore essential for healing wounds and injuries.
PRP is plasma in which the concentration of platelets is higher than that of the other blood components.
The doctor takes a blood sample and separates the PRP from the rest of the blood using a PRP centrifuge. PRP contains proteins, including growth factors and cytokines. These proteins help skin tissue repair itself.
First, the doctor pricks the skin with a microneedling instrument (Dermapen or Dermaroller). He uses it to drill small holes in the skin surface and then applies PRP into these small holes to stimulate collagen production and cell renewal.