A PRP Facial combines platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with microneedling to support your skin’s natural renewal process. PRP is prepared from a small sample of your own blood and contains concentrated platelets and naturally occurring growth factors involved in tissue repair and regeneration.
At Dr. Kaga’s practice, PRP is paired with microneedling to stimulate collagen production and improve overall skin quality. The combination can help address fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, uneven skin tone and texture, enlarged pores, and other visible signs of aging or skin damage.
Why choose the PRP Facial?
The PRP Facial approaches skin rejuvenation in two ways. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger the skin’s natural healing and collagen-building response, while PRP provides concentrated growth factors derived from your own blood.
Together, these treatments can help:
- Improve skin tone and texture
- Soften the appearance of fine lines
- Improve the appearance of acne scars and other textural irregularities
- Minimize the appearance of large pores
- Support collagen and elastin production
- Improve overall skin quality and radiance
Because PRP comes from your own blood, treatment uses your body’s own platelets rather than introducing a synthetic rejuvenating product.
How does a PRP Facial work?
Your treatment begins with a small blood draw. The blood is placed into a centrifuge, which separates and concentrates the platelet-rich plasma from other components of the blood.
Microneedling is then performed using fine needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin. These micro-injuries initiate a natural healing response while also allowing the PRP to be applied directly to the treated skin.
Growth factors within PRP support cellular signaling involved in tissue repair and collagen production. As your skin remodels following treatment, improvements in texture, firmness, and overall skin quality can gradually develop.
The entire appointment generally takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
How can I prepare for treatment?
Before your PRP Facial, our team will provide instructions based on your medical history and skincare routine. You may be advised to avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning before treatment and temporarily discontinue certain active skincare products.
Because PRP requires a blood draw, arriving well hydrated can also make the process easier.
Do not stop aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications, blood thinners, or other prescribed medications unless the healthcare professional who manages that medication specifically tells you to do so.
What can I expect during treatment?
A topical numbing cream is typically applied before microneedling to make treatment more comfortable. Most patients feel pressure, vibration, or mild sensitivity rather than significant discomfort.
After microneedling, your prepared PRP is applied to the treatment area. Treatment settings can be adjusted according to your skin, concerns, and the areas being addressed.
When will I see results?
PRP Facial results develop gradually because the treatment relies on your skin’s natural healing and remodeling processes.
You may notice improvements in skin texture and overall appearance within the first several weeks. Collagen remodeling continues beyond this initial period, so additional improvement can develop over the following months.
Some patients benefit from a single treatment, while others may achieve better results with a series of treatments followed by maintenance. Our team will recommend a schedule based on your skin and goals.
How long do PRP Facial results last?
There isn’t one fixed duration for PRP Facial results. Your age, skin quality, treatment intensity, skincare routine, sun exposure, and natural rate of collagen remodeling can all influence how long improvements remain noticeable.
Periodic maintenance treatments may be recommended to help support your results over time.
Are PRP Facials painful?
Topical numbing is used to make microneedling more comfortable. You may still notice mild pressure, warmth, or sensitivity during certain portions of treatment, but most patients tolerate the procedure well.
What is the recovery period like?
Redness, sensitivity, mild swelling, dryness, or a sunburn-like appearance can occur after treatment. These effects typically improve over the first several days as the skin heals.
Our team will provide specific post-treatment skincare instructions, including when you can resume your usual products, exercise, makeup, and other activities.
Schedule a PRP Facial in Marlboro or East Brunswick
If you’re looking to improve skin texture, fine lines, acne scars, pores, or overall skin quality using a treatment that incorporates your own platelet-rich plasma, a PRP Facial may be worth considering.
Schedule a consultation at The Kaga Institute in Marlboro or East Brunswick, New Jersey. Our team will evaluate your skin and determine whether a PRP Facial is appropriate for your goals. Call 848-8-DRKAGA (848-837-5242) or fill out our online appointment request form to get started.
