Microneedling with PRF

Microneedling with PRF in Sugar Land, Katy, and Houston, Texas

Microneedling with PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) is a cosmetic procedure that utilizes the body's own healing mechanisms to rejuvenate the skin. Below we will explore what microneedling with PRF is and how it can benefit your skin.

Benefits of Microneedling with PRF

Improved Skin Texture and Tone

Microneedling with PRF can improve the overall texture and tone of the skin. The micro-injuries created by the tiny needles trigger the body's natural healing response, leading to an increase in collagen and elastin production. This can result in smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.

Reduced Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Microneedling with PRF can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The increase in collagen and elastin production can plump up the skin, filling in fine lines and wrinkles and creating a more youthful appearance.

Reduced Scarring and Pigmentation

Microneedling with PRF can reduce the appearance of scarring and pigmentation. The micro-injuries created by the tiny needles can break up scar tissue and stimulate the production of new, healthy skin cells. This can result in a reduction in the appearance of scars and pigmentation.

Minimally Invasive

Microneedling with PRF is a minimally invasive procedure that requires little to no downtime. Patients may experience some redness and swelling immediately following the procedure, but this typically subsides within a few days.

Conclusion

Microneedling with PRF is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate the skin. This minimally invasive procedure can improve skin texture and tone, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of scarring and pigmentation. If you're considering microneedling with PRF, it's important to choose a qualified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who has experience with the procedure. With the right provider, you can achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance that reflects how you feel on the inside.

Dr. Eric Humble, MD

Plastic Surgery patients who work with Dr. Eric Humble are in the caring hands of someone who is living into a missional approach to medicine – a person of passion and vision who believes that the work of plastic surgery is the work of life transformation.

Dr. Filiberto Cedeno Laurent, MD, PhD

Dr. Cedeno Laurent is an Ivy-League trained dermatologist and immunologist with extensive expertise in cutaneous oncology, complex medical and cosmetic dermatology using surgical and non-surgical methods.

Katie Taylor, APRN, FNP-C

Katie has known Dr. Humble long before she started working with him, through Little League and Select Baseball. She has been a Perioperative Nurse in our operating suite, performing spa procedures, and injecting Botox and HA fillers for almost eight years. Prior to joining the Sugar Land Face and Body team, Katie worked in Labor and Delivery at Ben Taub Hospital and OB/GYN Education at Baylor College of Medicine. Her education started with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, to which she added her RN and has been nursing since 2007. Katie lives in Sugar Land with her husband and their three children. She most recently earned a Masters in Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner tract at Loyola University New Orleans, and sees medical and cosmetic Dermatology patients at our Cinco Ranch office.

May is the cornerstone of our Med Spa with her extensive skin care knowledge and implacable commitment to customer service. She has worked alongside Dr. Humble for over 5 years and loves to see her clients’ skin transform and their confidence grow. May has received advanced training in CoolSculpting, Microneedling, and Ultherapy. Her other specialties include Hydrafacials, Micro Peels, Fractora and Forma. She is also great at creating skin care regimens to alleviate her clients’ skin concerns.

Dr. Lin Humble, MD

One of the most outstanding achievements in life is developing unwavering self-confidence in yourself and your abilities. Not only will this allow you the opportunity to achieve anything you set your mind to, but it will also nurture your inner beauty, shining it outwards for the world to see. Dr. Lin Humble is a firm believer in this sentiment and uses her unique abilities and enhanced patient care regimen to foster it in her clients as well.

FAQ

What is Microneedling with PRF?

Microneedling with PRF is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses a device with tiny needles to create microscopic punctures in the skin. This stimulates the body's natural healing response, which can lead to an increase in collagen and elastin production. PRF is derived from the patient's own blood and contains growth factors that can further enhance the skin's rejuvenation. The procedure begins with a small amount of blood being drawn from the patient. The blood is then placed in a centrifuge, which separates the platelets and plasma from the red blood cells. The resulting PRF is then applied to the skin during the microneedling procedure.