I just had microneedling with PRP. Is PRP ever dark red?

PRP is harvested from the patient's own blood and can be applied topically to the skin. Blood is drawn from the patient and separated through a spinning process in a centrifuge. Prp is yellow, however there can be some bleeding/irritation with microneedling which can leave you with redness. If you're concerned with your treatment, I recommend following up with your Dr. I always add prp to microneedling, because it enhances the results.  Best, Dr. Emer

Hello and thank you for your question. Platelet Rich Plasma is yellow, when applied to the skin during microneedling when it is mixed with the blood it will appear red on the skin. I would inquire with your provider exactly how PRP was prepared for your procedure. Best to you, Dr Faraz

Thanks for your question. It is difficult to say because there are several different protocols and machines, but in general, your blood should have been collected in a tube and then spun for a certain amount of time. The upper layer which is typically straw colored is where the PRP is located. Sometimes you will have some of the buffy coat mix in and it can be slightly gelatinous. The blood at the bottom of the tube does not have as much value. I would confirm with your surgeon that this was the correct technique used for you. Good luck!