Microneedling with PRP in Los Angeles: Brentwood Skin Renewal
Microneedling with PRP is a skin rejuvenation treatment that uses tiny needles and your own platelet-rich plasma to boost collagen, and Dr. Kia Shakib, a Board-Certified physician, performs microneedling in Brentwood and across Los Angeles at Skin Spa by Dr. Kia. Collagen is a structural protein that declines with age, which leads to fine lines and wrinkles. Sun, pollution, smoking, genetics, and poor nutrition add to the signs of aging, including hyperpigmentation and age spots. Collagen growth is the goal of this treatment, and healthy skin care and lifestyle habits help you slow aging between visits.
Renew Skin with Microneedling and Your Own PRP
Microneedling with PRP is a minimally invasive treatment for scars, wrinkles, and large pores, and Dr. Kia Shakib performs it at Skin Spa by Dr. Kia in Brentwood, Los Angeles. A derma-pen with tiny needles makes small openings in the upper layers of the skin, and the treatment is paired with PRP, platelet-rich plasma from your own blood. A derma-roller works in the same way. Microneedling is considered safe for people in overall good health, and it is not recommended for people using certain acne medications, so Dr. Kia reviews your medications at your consultation.
Boost Collagen and Refine Skin Quality
Microneedling with PRP boosts collagen, which plumps the skin and improves wrinkles, fine lines, pores, and scars, including acne scars. It also addresses pigmentation, stretch marks, and loose skin. Dr. Kia Shakib uses it in Los Angeles to renew skin from within, and he can use microneedling to deliver topical products such as tretinoin and vitamin C deeper into the skin.
PRP is injected into the skin to support collagen and elastin growth, and the procedure has two goals:
- The tiny punctures create microchannels that let serums and other skincare products absorb deeper, for stronger results.
- The pin-prick injuries signal your skin to heal, which stimulates collagen and elastin production.
Microneedling with PRP Before and After Results
Browse before and after photos of microneedling with PRP patients of Dr. Kia Shakib in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed.
See How Microneedling with PRP Works
Microneedling with PRP begins with Dr. Kia Shakib explaining the procedure at our Brentwood practice, and a numbing cream is then applied. A derma-pen or derma-roller creates tiny openings in the outer skin layer, which is virtually painless once the numbing cream has taken effect, and the whole process takes less than 30 minutes. Redness may last a couple of days and fades as healing begins. As your skin heals and collagen builds, it becomes glowing and supple.
Frequently Asked Questions About Microneedling with PRP in Los Angeles
What is microneedling with PRP?
Microneedling with PRP is a skin rejuvenation treatment that combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma from your own blood. A derma-pen with tiny needles makes small openings in the upper layers of the skin, and PRP supports healing. The treatment stimulates collagen and elastin and helps improve scars, wrinkles, and large pores.
What is PRP?
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma, which comes from your own blood and is injected into the skin to support collagen and elastin growth. Using your own plasma means the treatment draws on your body’s natural healing response. In microneedling, the pin-prick injuries from the derma-pen or derma-roller signal your skin to heal, and PRP supports that response.
What does microneedling with PRP treat?
Microneedling with PRP treats scars, wrinkles, large pores, pigmentation, stretch marks, and loose skin by boosting collagen, which plumps the skin. Tiny punctures also create microchannels that let serums and skincare products absorb deeper. A consultation confirms whether it suits your concerns, including under-eye circles and facial volume loss.
Does microneedling with PRP hurt?
Microneedling with PRP is virtually painless once the numbing cream has taken effect. A numbing cream is applied before treatment, and the derma-pen or derma-roller then creates tiny openings in the outer skin layer. The whole process takes less than 30 minutes, and redness may last a couple of days as healing begins.
How long does a microneedling with PRP session take, and what is recovery like?
The whole process takes less than 30 minutes. Redness may last a couple of days and fades as healing begins. A numbing cream is applied first, so the procedure is virtually painless once it takes effect. As your skin heals and collagen builds, it becomes glowing and supple, and healthy skin care and lifestyle habits help you slow aging between visits.
Who should not have microneedling with PRP?
Microneedling is not recommended for people using certain acne medications, and it is considered safe for people in overall good health. Dr. Kia reviews your health history and your medications at a consultation to confirm that the treatment is right for you, and he explains alternatives if it is not.
How is microneedling with PRP different from Morpheus8?
Microneedling with PRP uses your own platelet-rich plasma to support healing and collagen, while Morpheus8 RF microneedling combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy. Both treatments aim to renew skin and support collagen, and your concerns and goals decide which approach is the better fit. Dr. Kia can also discuss whether a combined plan suits you.
Is PRP microneedling available near Beverly Hills and Santa Monica?
Yes. Skin Spa by Dr. Kia is in Brentwood, Los Angeles, and welcomes patients from Beverly Hills and Santa Monica who are interested in PRP microneedling and PRP injections, as well as patients from Pacific Palisades, Westwood, Bel Air, Culver City, and Malibu. Dr. Kia Shakib performs the treatment, and you can request an appointment online or call the office.
Microneedling with PRP in Los Angeles
Skin Spa by Dr. Kia offers microneedling with PRP in Brentwood, Los Angeles, performed by Dr. Kia Shakib. Microneedling can address pigmentation, stretch marks, and loose skin, and it supports smoother, more supple skin through collagen renewal. To learn whether it is right for you, call (310) 312-1231 or request an appointment online.