July 02, 2025 | 4 minute read
As technology advances and improves, so do non-surgical cosmetic procedures. With numerous options for rejuvenation available today, it can be challenging to determine the best approach for achieving radiant, supple skin.
Microneedling remains a tried and true approach to facial rejuvenation. However, a newer approach is gaining popularity: microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP). In this blog, we cover everything you need to know about combining microneedling with PRP therapy.
Table of Contents
- What Is PRP Microneedling?
- How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Enhance Microneedling?
- How PRP Microneedling Works
- Benefits of Microneedling With PRP
- Am I an Ideal Candidate for Microneedling with PRP?
- Have Questions About Microneedling with PRP in Wichita, KS? We Have Answers.
What Is PRP Microneedling?
Most people are familiar with microneedling, as it’s an incredibly popular skin rejuvenation treatment. During a microneedling session, your licensed aesthetician passes a device covered in tiny needles across your face. These needles poke little holes in your skin, which your body registers as microinjuries. Your skin starts producing collagen to fix the “damage,” resulting in firmer, smoother skin after a few weeks. Microneedling also works to gently resurface the skin by removing surface-level imperfections, creating an exfoliating effect that improves dry, dull skin.
How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Enhance Microneedling?
Platelet-rich plasma adds an additional layer of rejuvenation to a microneedling treatment. A small sample of your blood is safely drawn and spun in a centrifuge machine. This separates the platelets that contain growth factors, healing proteins, and cytokines. When the newly purified blood is applied to your skin, it prompts your cells to work faster and make more collagen, and because microneedling primes the skin by making microinjuries, PRP is better absorbed. As a result, you’ll see improvements in your skin texture, tone, and overall appearance.
How PRP Microneedling Works
During your PRP microneedling session, your licensed aesthetician passes the SkinPen® microneedling device across your face, allowing the tiny needles to create small openings in your skin that stay open temporarily. Immediately after microneedling, PRP is gently applied directly to the treated area. The PRP sinks into those fresh channels, prompting next-level rejuvenation.
A PRP microneedling session at Dr. Matthew Conrad’s Wichita office typically lasts about an hour, depending on the areas being treated.
Benefits of Microneedling With PRP
Microneedling already produces good results, but adding PRP can give you even better outcomes. Here’s what you can expect:
- Improves acne scars, surgical scars, and broken capillaries
- Fades fine lines and wrinkles over time
- Makes your skin firmer and more elastic
- Creates smoother, brighter, more even skin tone
- Shrinks the appearance of large pores
- Lightens sun damage and dark spots
Am I an Ideal Candidate for Microneedling with PRP?
Microneedling is safe for all skin tones and types. Unlike laser treatments, it won’t cause heat damage or change your skin’s pigment. Plus, there is minimal downtime afterward.
However, PRP microneedling, like any other cosmetic treatment, has some restrictions. You might not be a good candidate if you have certain health conditions, including Hepatitis C, HIV, or skin cancer in the treatment area.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised that you wait to undergo PRP microneedling. In addition, blood disorders and heart problems can interfere with how well the PRP works since platelets might not function properly.
The best way to tell if you’re an ideal candidate is by scheduling a consultation with a qualified practitioner who can review your medical history.
Have Questions About Microneedling with PRP in Wichita, KS? We Have Answers.
You deserve results that match your expectations. That means working with professionals who know what they’re doing. Dr. Matthew H. Conrad and his team bring the expertise you need for safe, effective treatment. His team knows how to handle every step of the process, from preparing your PRP to aftercare instructions.
Call (316) 681-2227 to speak with our team about your skin goals. You can also fill out our online form and schedule your consultation.
