Getting older isn't for the faint of heart; it involves pain where you never thought possible and skin changes that you don't want to show off. Wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging facial skin are just a few of the issues that pop up with age.
But plastic surgery isn't always the answer – you can get stunning results using your blood in a treatment known as a PRP facial. The platelets in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) rejuvenate the skin by improving collagen and elastin production for a healthy and youthful glow.
Dr. Anthony N. Dardano offers PRP facials at his office in Boca Raton, Florida. He's an experienced plastic surgeon providing nonsurgical and noninvasive procedures depending on your goals and skincare needs.
A PRP facial is a treatment that utilizes your blood to stimulate the body to create new skin cells and rebuild collagen and elastin to improve the signs of aging and overall skin health.
Also known as a vampire facial, the process begins with a blood draw from the arm. We take that blood and place it in a machine that separates the platelets and plasma from the other blood components.
We then draw up the PRP in a syringe and discard the rest of the blood. The best way to administer PRP into the skin is through microneedling. During the procedure, we use a numbing cream to make you comfortable before using a device with many fine needles on it to create tiny punctures in the skin.
Those punctures stimulate the body to produce more collagen and elastin, the building blocks of healthy and firm skin. The tiny needles also break down scarring and create small channels into the skin.
We then use the PRP from your blood to smooth over the skin, allowing the platelets to get into the freshly created channels from microneedling. The result is increased collagen and elastin remodeling and a healthier and younger-looking complexion.
A PRP facial is a great option when you're looking to rejuvenate your skin without going through invasive surgery. It's a treatment that provides dramatic results when your home skincare regimen isn't quite doing the trick.
While a PRP facial can't do everything a surgical procedure can, it works from the inside of your skin out to provide a younger and healthier appearance. The key to a PRP facial is the platelets that stimulate the body's healing process to promote new, healthier cell growth.
Consider a PRP facial when you're showing signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and mild to moderate skin sagging. It can also help with deep creases in the skin or acne scars by stimulating collagen production.
A PRP facial is also a great option if you have an uneven skin tone or sun damage that's bothersome. It can even firm up loose or sagging skin and promote better skin health without surgery.
It takes some time to see the results of a PRP facial, as the body needs time to build new skin cells and repair damage. However, you can see a brighter and more youthful complexion in as little as two to three weeks.
The best aspect of a PRP facial with microneedling is how the skin continues to improve over several months. Collagen and elastin remodeling continue, meaning you see improvements over three to six months.
A good skincare regimen and daily sunscreen are great ways to enhance the PRP facial and prevent further skin damage. We also recommend repeat treatments after a few months to improve the results.
PRP facials can provide lasting results, up to 18 months in some cases. Taking care of your skin and repeating the process provides the best results.
Dr. Dardano provides you with everything you need to know about PRP before your appointment. Contact our office in Boca Raton today to schedule a PRP facial with Dr. Dardano or send a message to our team through the website.
