What Is Microneedling?

Emerald City Beauty performs microneedling using the Skin Pen®, the only FDA approved microneedling device for safer and more effective results with minimal to no downtime. The Skin Pen uses tiny little acupuncture-like needles to make micro-channels that release growth factor which in turn stimulates collagen and elastin production. When the channels are open, our protocol includes application of anti-oxidants (Vitamin A, C and E), growth factor and anti-bacterial masks that helps to transform cell metabolism for skin rejuvenation.

What Is PRP?

Microneedling coupled with PRP or “platelet rich plasma” improves overall skin tone and texture by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, acne scars, and under eye bags. Microneedling revitalizes the skin by stimulating the body’s natural rejuvenation abilities in a process known as controlled wound healing. During a microneedling procedure, a device with small needles, known as The Skin Pen, is gently rolled over the treatment area, creating small punctures in a controlled and methodical way. Known as micro-wounds, these punctures are microscopic and don’t damage the skin. Though superficial, the micro-wounds stimulate what’s called a “wound healing cascade.” The body increases circulation, releases growth factors, creates more cells, and produces more collagen. The result is beautifully restored, naturally rejuvenated skin.

In PRP, your own blood plasma is used to induce collagen and elastin production, which dramatically magnifies the rejuvenation effects of Microneedling. Prior to your Microneedling treatment, your provider collects a small sample of blood to prepare your PRP serum. The sample will slowly spin in a centrifuge, isolating the white blood cells and platelets to create a nutrient-rich concentrate. Then, during Microneedling, the plasma is topically applied to the treatment area, allowing the nutrient-rich serum to penetrate deep into the layers of your skin via the micro-channels created earlier.

PRP/PRF (or platelet rich fibrin) injections in the under-eye area are an excellent treatment for addressing fine lines and wrinkles for optimum rejuvenation. PRP/PRF contains growth factors that stimulate collagen production when injected into the skin. By stimulating new collagen production, platelet-rich plasma/fibrin helps tighten loose skin around the eyes to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, while also eliminating bags underneath the eyes. PRP/PRF under eye treatment is also an excellent way to treat dark circles as it increases blood flow through this region. Puffiness and discoloration around the eyes are less visible with as little as one treatment. While the results are not permanent, these injections can help patients looking for a more long-term option when it comes to looking youthful and refreshed.