Most people who hear about PRP with microneedling aren’t entirely sure what to expect. The first thing that comes to mind? Vampire facials—thanks to the celebrity selfies post-treatment. This treatment is a game-changer for skin renewal and has become one of our most requested treatments. It’s like telling your skin to wake up, repair, and glow—without the longer recovery of lasers or more invasive treatments.
If you’re curious about PRP (platelet-rich plasma) combined with microneedling, here are three reasons you might just fall in love with it.
1. It Decreases Your Healing Time
You know that post-treatment downtime most skin-rejuvenating treatments come with? PRP changes the game.
PRP is packed with growth factors—basically, skin’s natural repair boosters. When applied during microneedling, it speeds up healing, calms inflammation, reduces redness, and helps your skin recover faster than microneedling alone ([Fabbrocini et al., 2018](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5843358/)).
Without PRP, you might spend three to five days dealing with post-treatment sensitivity, dryness, and mild peeling. With PRP? That window shortens. Studies show that PRP can enhance tissue repair and increase collagen production, meaning your skin bounces back faster and looks even better in the long run ([Everts et al., 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32769804/)).
Bonus: PRP can amplify your results—meaning the collagen production and skin renewal effects go even deeper. If you’re already investing in microneedling, PRP is that extra step that makes the whole process even better.
2. The Benefits of PRP + Microneedling
If microneedling alone is about creating tiny micro-injuries to boost collagen, adding PRP is like giving your skin an repair serum straight from your own body.
Here’s what you can expect:
✨ Smoother skin texture – Think refined pores, less roughness, and an overall softer feel([Ablon, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29884598/)).
✨ More even tone – Great for hyperpigmentation (dark spots), post-acne marks, and redness.
✨ Reduced fine lines – Not just softening but actually triggering collagen to plump the skin over time.
✨ Better hydration & glow – Skincare even more efficiently post-treatment, meaning everything you put on afterward works harder.
And if you have acne scars or want improvement in texture- PRP and microneedling together are one of the most effective treatments for smoothing out texture. ([Nofal et al., 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24442095/)).
3. It Uses Your Own Plasma—So No Additives
PRP is all you.
Your provider draws a small amount of your own blood, spins it in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma, and then applies it back to your skin. No chemicals or no synthetic ingredients. ([Marx, 2001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11210992/)).
This means:
✔ Low risk of reaction – No fillers or additives = your skin is less likely to have an issue.
✔ Holistic skin healing – PRP encourages your body to heal itself, rather than relying on external ingredients.
Should you try it?
If you love the idea of skin regeneration with minimal downtime, PRP with microneedling is one of the best natural ways to boost your collagen, smooth texture, and even out tone.
The results aren’t instant—but they’re worth it. Over the next few weeks after treatment, as your skin produces fresh collagen, you’ll notice smoother, brighter, and healthier-looking skin that lasts. It’s science-backed, skin-changing, and one of those treatments you’ll wish you started sooner. Want to learn more? Book a consultation at Self Skin Studio and let’s talk about your skin goals.
References
- Fabbrocini, G., De Vita, V., Pastore, F., Annunziata, M. C., & Cacciapuoti, S. (2018). Microneedling in acne scars: An update of current therapeutic strategies. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5843358/
- Everts, P. A. M., Knape, J. T. A., Weibrich, G., Schönberger, J. P. A. M., Hoffmann, J., Overdevest, E. P., & van Zundert, A. (2020). Evidence-Based Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic Medicine. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32769804/
- Ablon, G. (2018). Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Therapy for Skin Rejuvenation. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29884598/
- Nofal, E., Helmy, A., Nofal, A., Alakad, R., & Nasr, M. (2014). Platelet-rich plasma versus CROSS technique with 100% trichloroacetic acid versus combined skin needling and PRP in atrophic acne scars: A comparative study.* Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24442095/
- Marx, R. E. (2001). Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): What is PRP and what is not PRP? Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11210992/