PRP Microneedling Can Smooth Acne Scars and Improve Skin Texture: Here’s How it Works.

As we experience a life well lived, we all pick up scars and valuable wisdom along the way. For those of us who experienced acne outbreaks in our teens and twenties, the acne may have subsided over time – but now we’re noticing scars and uneven texture along our cheeks, forehead, and chest. As we get older, our natural collagen and elastin stores decline which means these scars only get more visible with time. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) microneedling is an innovative, effective treatment that uses the healing properties of our own body’s blood and healing responses to rebuild the skin tone and texture in these areas for a more smooth appearance.

There are different kinds of acne scars.

Depending on the type and severity of the acne you experienced, you may have a specific kind or a combination of scar types.

Depressed (atrophic) acne scars

For those of us that experienced deep, cystic acne (often painful and underneath the surface of the skin), the scars we’re noticing are likely depressed or atrophic scars that cave in like little indents along the surface of the skin — commonly on the cheeks. If you have a scar from chicken pox as a child, this is often a clear example of an atrophic scar. 

Raised (hypertrophic) acne scars

When collagen production is rushed to the site of a wound from an acne site, our skin may have also over-delivered collagen and created a raised (hypertrophic) scar. This kind of scar presents as a tiny bump or raised patch on the skin. 

Combination scarring and discolouration

Some of us may have a combination of hypertrophic and atrophic scarring, creating an uneven surface and a patchy appearance. Pigmentation is also common with acne scarring, so you might notice some discolouration or pigmentation where you once had acne. 

How can I fix acne scars?

There are many products that promise to fix acne scars, but the most effective solutions treat the skin beneath the surface and solve the problem with the same reparative processes your body uses to heal any injury. Platelets are regenerative agents already present in your blood (along with red and white blood cells, and other valuable ingredients like growth factors). Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) concentrates these agents to help with tissue repair. Microneedling devices— such as Sylfirm— use ultra-thin, gold-plated pins that penetrate at precise, customized depths, triggering collagen production to rejuvenate, restore, and heal skin deep underneath the surface. By creating consistent micro-injuries, microneedling can reinforce a supportive scaffolding and allow for a smoother, more even look. 

How does PRP microneedling fade acne scars?

PRP microneedling— Sylfirm RF— uses the natural way that your body already heals to fade scars while comprehensively improving the texture of your skin. During PRP microneedling, a small amount of your blood is withdrawn and spun in a centrifuge to extract the plasma & platelets from  your blood. Microneedling is calibrated and customized to the topography of scar tissue to ensure that skin remodeling occurs at the most effective depth. Once microneedling has created tiny punctures in the targeted area, the PRP is massaged into the skin to  penetrate these microchannels, sparking collagen and elastin production — restoring even tone & texture, fading pigmentation, and reducing the appearance of scars. 

Learn more about PRP microneedling 101 in this recent blog where we get into the details of how it works, what recovery is like, and what it can address.

What are the benefits of PRP microneedling?

Aside from being effective at fading acne scars, PRP microneedling rebuilds and regenerates cell turnover to holistically restore the appearance and health of your skin. 

• Multiple cosmetic benefits in one treatment: PRP microneedling effectively treats acne scarring but you may also notice an improvement for concerns like discoloration, sun spots, wrinkles and lines, general signs of aging, a loss in volume, stretch marks, and pore size. 
• Non-invasive treatment with minimal downtime: You can head back to work or school the day following treatment. You’ll have some redness and puffiness, but pairing PRP with microneedling minimizes these after-effects, and you can use a  tinted mineral sunscreen to provide protection and coverage  for the first few days until skin inflammation eases and the results start appearing. Our team will provide post-treatment information to care for your skin and help speed up the recovery process. 
• Comfortable, low-risk treatment with skilled professionals: At deRMA Skin Institute in Guelph or Burlington, we’re committed to keeping you comfortable and safe at every step of your treatment journey. That means we’ll explain each step of your treatment and provide numbing during PRP microneedling treatment to make the treatment as easy as possible for you. 
• Results that appear long after treatment: Because you’re addressing concerns deep beneath the surface, collagen and elastin production continues to improve the texture of the skin for weeks and months following treatment.
• Uses the natural healing properties of your own blood: In a time, when we’re all especially mindful of what we put into our bodies and how it affects us, it’s inspiring to know that PRP microneedling partners with all the effective healing that your body already does; activating processes that work far better than fads or hyped treatments. 
• Backed by science: The efficacy of microneedling and PRP are well supported by research for their ability to smooth, refine, and regenerate skin, so you can rely on a treatment that keeps its promises.

Let’s talk about proven treatment solutions for acne scars

Contact us to request a consultation today to find out how microneedling with PRP can address blemishes and wrinkles, treat scarring from acne or injury, and regenerate skin for a fresh complexion. Call (888) 803-3762 or request a consultation today to start your treatment journey.