SkinPen® Microneedling with PRP
Offered at our Scranton office, 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18508.
What to Expect
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A consultation first
We discuss your concerns and review your options, including whether PRP belongs in your plan.
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The blood draw
A small sample, comparable to a routine lab test, taken at the start of your visit while the numbing cream goes on.
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The treatment
The SkinPen® pass takes about thirty minutes, with the PRP applied to the open micro-channels as your provider works and again at the end.
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Recovery and the series
Expect the same one to three days of flushed skin as plain microneedling, and the same series structure, commonly about three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart.
Good to Know
- PRP comes from your own blood; nothing synthetic is applied.
- The blood draw is comparable to a routine lab test.
- Downtime matches plain microneedling: flushed skin for one to three days.
- PRP is an addition, not a requirement; your provider will say honestly whether it is worth it for your skin and your goals.
Why Pair PRP With Microneedling?
This treatment pairs SkinPen® microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, PRP, drawn from your own blood, concentrated on site, and applied to your skin while the micro-channels are open.
Platelets carry the growth factors your body uses to repair tissue. Your provider concentrates the plasma on site and applies it while the micro-channels are open.
The appointment adds one step to a standard microneedling session: a blood draw about the size of a routine lab test. The sample spins in a centrifuge while your numbing cream works, separating out the platelet-rich plasma, which your provider applies during and after the needling pass.
Because the plasma is your own, nothing synthetic is added to the treatment. Everything else about the session, the numbing, the redness afterward, the series structure, matches microneedling on its own.
Microneedling with PRP: common questions
Is the blood draw a big deal?
No more than routine lab work: one small sample at the start of your appointment, taken while the numbing cream does its work.
Is PRP worth adding to microneedling?
It depends on your skin and your goal, and that is a consultation conversation. If your provider does not think PRP will earn its addition for you, they will say so and recommend microneedling alone.
Does it change the downtime?
No. Plan for the same one to three days of flushed skin as microneedling without PRP.
How many sessions will I need?
The series structure matches plain microneedling, commonly about three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, tuned to your skin at the consultation.
Do you offer PRP for thinning hair?
Yes. PRP can also be injected into the scalp where hair is thinning. It is a separate treatment; see PRP for hair below.
Helpful resources
Other Services We Offer
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Read moreDermal Fillers
Juvederm®, Restylane®, Revanesse®, Sculptra®, and Radiesse® add volume and definition, working to the proportions of your own face.
Read moreCollagen Stimulation
Sculptra® and Radiesse® are biostimulators: your own body rebuilds collagen, for results that last.
Read moreSkinPen® Microneedling
A treatment that helps your skin renew itself, smoothing fine lines, acne scars, and uneven texture.
Read morePRP for Hair
Platelet-rich plasma from your own blood, placed in the scalp where hair has started to thin.
Read moreMed-Grade Skin Care
Provider-recommended products that keep your skin healthy over the long term, chosen for your skin rather than for everyone’s.
Read moreEvery treatment is performed by a licensed medical provider
- Chris Connor, MD is our Medical Director, board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a sub-specialty in Pain Medicine.
- Bailey McGloin, PA-C, Caitlin Mesko, PA-C, and Olivia Gentilezza, PA-C are Physician Assistants, each certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
We always start with a consultation, at 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18508. Text or call 570-507-1451.
Schedule your visit with a licensed provider.
Board-certified physicians and physician assistants, at our Scranton office. Text or call 570-507-1451.