Microneedling with vitamin serum vs. microneedling with PRP?

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I have recently been interested in doing micro needling treatments for fine lines and collagen loss. I am curious if having 2 treatments done with PRP would be better than 3 micro needling treatments with a vitamin serum alone. The serum is at a dermatologist office (not sure of the exact makeup), and they do not offer PRP.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question in regards to microneedling treatments. PRP will result in a better improvement rather than using a vitamin serum. Since PRP is your own natural growth factors, improvement on tone, texture, fine lines, discoloration, etc. will help you achieve desired results. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Anita Saluja, MD · Answer

We absolutely love PRP Platelet Rich Plasma or Radiofrequency Enchanced Microneedling in our office if it fits our patient's budget. For PRP, we use the Selphyl system and usually advise 3 treatments, one per month for a full series. PRP tends to enhance microneedling's benefit. There have been no large studies on PRP vs. specific serums so I can respond from experience only. In an ideal situation, we use PRP in the office and our patient follows with use of a growth factor/peptide serum at home. We use Alastin Skin Nectar and package it with our microneedling procedures when possible. Of course, daily use of sunscreen with zinc or titanium is also advised.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

It really depends on the condition. If you are micro needling for lines and collagen, either or will be beneficial. There are no blinded head to head split face studies that I am aware of, so I can not answer this question scientifically. Let your dermatologist guide you, and just as long as you are getting gains, either is OK. Personally I use both, but PRP mainly for REPAIR, ie. scars. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane dermatologist, Australia.

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