Fractional Microneedling + PRP in Monterey Park, CA
Rejuvenate, Refine & Refresh Your Skin
At ME MEDSPA in Monterey Park, CA, fractional microneedling uses small needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin as part of a personalized skin-rejuvenation treatment.
Depending on the device and treatment plan, microneedling may be considered for concerns such as facial acne scars, wrinkles, and uneven-looking skin texture.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) may also be offered as an optional, separate component of your treatment plan following an individualized assessment.
Your provider will evaluate your skin, medical history, previous treatments, and aesthetic goals to determine whether microneedling alone or a treatment plan that includes PRP is appropriate.
What Is Fractional Microneedling?
Microneedling uses a device equipped with small needles that repeatedly enter and exit the skin, creating controlled microscopic punctures.
Depending on the device, treatment depth and speed may be adjusted by the healthcare professional according to the treatment area and individual skin concerns.
Microneedling may be used to improve the appearance of selected concerns such as facial acne scars and wrinkles, depending on the specific device and its authorized uses.
Your provider will determine the appropriate treatment approach based on your skin characteristics and goals.
Optional PRP Treatment
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is prepared from a sample of your own blood.
The blood is processed to prepare a platelet-rich portion that may be incorporated into an individualized aesthetic treatment plan.
PRP has been studied in combination with microneedling for concerns including acne scarring, but preparation methods, treatment protocols, and outcomes vary. A 2024 review found growing clinical interest in combining PRP and microneedling for acne scars.
Importantly, the FDA has not cleared microneedling devices for the delivery of PRP into the skin. Your provider should explain how PRP is being used as part of your specific treatment plan and discuss the potential benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Potential Benefits of Fractional Microneedling
Depending on your skin, treatment area, and the device being used, potential benefits may include:
Improvement in the appearance of facial acne scars
Improvement in the appearance of facial wrinkles
Smoother-looking skin texture
Personalized treatment depth according to the treatment plan
Minimally invasive treatment
May be incorporated into a broader skin-rejuvenation plan
Optional PRP may be discussed separately when appropriate
FDA-authorized microneedling devices have been cleared for specific uses including facial acne scars, facial wrinkles, and certain abdominal scars in adults 22 and older, although not every microneedling device carries every indication.
Fractional Microneedling Treatment Areas
Face
Microneedling may be considered for selected facial concerns such as acne scars, wrinkles, and uneven-looking texture.
Selected Facial Areas
Treatment may be customized according to the location of scars, wrinkles, or textural concerns and the authorized uses of the specific device.
Other Appropriate Areas
Certain FDA-authorized microneedling devices also have indications involving abdominal scars. Treatment availability for other areas depends on the specific device and provider assessment.
Not every skin concern or body area is appropriate for microneedling. Your ME MEDSPA provider will evaluate your skin, medical history, treatment area, and goals before recommending treatment.
What to Expect During Fractional Microneedling
Your appointment begins with a personalized assessment of your skin, medical history, previous treatments, current concerns, and aesthetic goals.
If fractional microneedling is appropriate for you, your provider will select treatment settings and depth according to your skin, treatment area, and individualized treatment plan.
During treatment, a microneedling device uses small needles to create controlled microscopic punctures in the skin. Comfort measures may be used according to your provider's treatment protocol.
If PRP is included as an optional component, your provider will explain how the PRP is prepared and how it will be incorporated into your specific treatment plan.
What Happens After Treatment?
Temporary skin reactions may occur following microneedling, including:
Redness
Swelling
Tenderness or sensitivity
Dryness or tightness
Temporary changes in skin texture
The degree and duration of these effects vary according to treatment depth, treatment area, and individual skin response.
When Will I See Results?
Changes in the appearance of your skin generally develop gradually rather than immediately.
The timing and degree of improvement can depend on:
Concern being treated
Skin characteristics
Treatment depth and settings
Number of sessions
Whether another treatment is incorporated
Individual response
More than one treatment may be recommended depending on your concerns and desired cosmetic outcome.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
There is no single treatment schedule appropriate for every patient.
Your ME MEDSPA provider will recommend the number and spacing of treatments according to your skin, treatment goals, procedure performed, and response.
Fractional Microneedling Aftercare
Because microneedling creates controlled microscopic punctures in the skin, temporary redness, sensitivity, swelling, dryness, or changes in texture may occur following treatment.
Your ME MEDSPA provider will give you individualized aftercare instructions based on the device used, treatment depth, treatment area, and whether another procedure was incorporated into your treatment plan.
After Your Microneedling Treatment
Keep the treated skin clean and follow your provider's skincare instructions.
Avoid picking, scratching, rubbing, or aggressively exfoliating treated skin.
Protect your skin from unnecessary sun exposure.
Use sun protection according to your provider's instructions.
Follow instructions regarding exercise, swimming, hot environments, and other activities.
Ask your provider when to resume retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, or other active skincare ingredients.
Ask when you can resume makeup or undergo additional facials, peels, lasers, or other aesthetic procedures.
Contact your provider if you experience a reaction that concerns you or symptoms that become more severe rather than improving.
If PRP Is Included
Follow the specific aftercare instructions provided for the PRP component of your treatment.
Because PRP preparation and treatment protocols can vary, don't advertise one universal PRP aftercare schedule for every patient.
Maintaining Your Results
Results and their duration vary according to your skin concerns, treatment protocol, number of sessions, and individual response.
Your provider can evaluate your progress and determine whether additional microneedling treatments are appropriate.
We offer free consultation for every customers. Our experienced consultants will be giving recommendation and options to best improve your look and rejuvenation your skin.
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