How many weeks apart can you get microneedling with or without PRP?

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.

Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

I always combine microneedling with prp and lasers to get the best outcomes. We do treatments every 3-6 weeks. Best, Dr. Emer

PRP speeds up the healing time for patients with acute injuries that typically take weeks to heal . The frequency of micro needling treatments vary with the intensity of the treatment. Mild treatments may be repeated every 2 to 4 weeks. Deep treatments for scars may be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks.

The thought is that PRP does improve healing times after microneedling and even fractional lasers like Fraxel. I usually recommend that microneedling treatment sessions be spaced 1 month apart. 

Microneedling stimulates collagen growth. A new collagen fiber needs 4-6 weeks to develop. It is recommended to get microneedling 3-4 weeks apart in order to allow the skin to repair between sessions. Getting the treatment done more often will not produce better results.
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Spacing your recommended microneedling + PRP treatment depends on what corrections are needed to the skin. For someone coming in with acne scarring, they may need several treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart, then return every 3-4 months to maintain. PRP does speed up the healing process. I would recommend discussing with your provider to determine a treatment plan that is best for you.Best to you,

hello and thank you for your question. 
The answer to this question is related to collagen turnover. Collagen remodels or turnover is about every 4 weeks so for the most effective result I would time your procedures 4 weeks apart. I hope this helps. 

Hi brad_86, Studies show that microneedling with or without PRP should be done at least six weeks apart. It takes some time for collagen to grow. After the desired results are achieved, the frequency of microneedling can be reduced to twice or even once a year.All the best, Justin Harper. M.D.