Can or should you have PRP microneedling done on the nose?

It will vary with practitioners. I do recommend adding lasers to microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Hi @kim8479! PRP microneedling is great for the nose to reduce enlarged pores. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

I don't think there is much to gain by treating the nose with microneedling, and the risk of injuring the cartilage is the primary reason I also don't treat the nose.  

PRP microneedling absolutely can be done on/around the nose, and in-fact some patients have noted post treatment improvement in their tiny blood vessels in the fold on the side of the nose and improvement in their pigmentation and pores to their nose. It is important to consider the quality of the PRP your physician is using - not all PRP is created equal and depends on the centrifuge properties, the centrifugation time and speed and the PRP kit used to optimize the concentration of platelets (thus all of the growth factors and anti-inflammatory cytokines). Needle depth and pressure are also very important so choosing your physician-led team is a big first step so your specific concerns and skin type can guide your treatment plan.

Absolutely. Actually microneedling is very beneficial specially with patients with large pores over the nose. Microneedling should be performed by an experienced physician since the depth of the needles needs to be regulated according to the facial area to be treated, skin type, and concerns to be corrected.

Nose is vvvv forgiving for microneedling, in fact its the easiest area to treat, needle depth MUST be adjusted on the upper sides of the nose because its less 'fleshy' compared to the bottom areas. Its very frequently treated with Microneedling- PRP and can result in a noticeable reduction of pore sizing if performed CORRECTLYMicroneedling has come a long way over the past few years and can help skin via several methods. Firstly it releases cytokines and growth factors in the epidermis and dermis- the top and bottom layers of your skin. This in turn remodels scars and the dermal layer of the skin. Additionally needles can break up scars themselves. This leads to new collagen formation. 



Microneedling is both user dependent and method driven. Simple needles can be used, growth factors can be added after the procedure, including PRP, or controlled heating during the procedure. This controlled heating is delivered via RF, and is called RF microneedling. RF can then be delivered via insulated or insulated needles. Even the energy level, depths, density, pulse duration and so many other variables can be controlled. This together with the added benefits of growth factor infusion makes this one of the most complex procedures in procedural dermatology. I use everything from Dermapen, though to newer generation insulated and non-insulated devices including INFINI micro-needling radiofrequency, Intensif and others. Newer generation devices can provide an added advantage in some, but not all patients. Like most procedures, its 80% skill level of the specialist and 20% dependent on the brand of the energy device- microneedling system. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.