Can PRP be done after microneedling? I'm seeing texture, holes and extra wrinkles.

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I got microneedling done over a week ago and my skin is still incredibly, tight and dry... It feels dehydrated UNDER the skin. I'm seeing texture, holes and extra wrinkles as well. My skin feels loose -- like it's breaking down! Is it possible to get PRP done weeks later and would it help boost my healing process? And are there any possible side effects to doing it too late?

Georges Kaado, MD · Answer

Hi there and thanks for the question.  PRP is best done immediately post procedure as the skin is most receptive to anything you put on it up to 4 hours later.  Contact the Dr who performed your treatment for healing ointment or try Aquaphor in the meantime. Healing takes time, be sure to hydrate internally as well as externally and protect Skin with SPF when outdoors. Best of luck!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Shehla Ebrahim, MD · Answer

I always like to combine PRP with microneedling.The Channels are created with the microneedling and the PRP is then 'painted' onto the face and is absored into the skin through the channels that have already been created.This is called LADD - Laser Assisted Drug DeliveryPlease visit a qualified physician.

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