Microneedling (with/without PRP)

What Is Microneedling (With/Without PRP)?


Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment that uses very fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-channels on the surface of the skin. These tiny “injuries” trigger your body’s natural healing response, stimulating fresh collagen and elastin—key proteins that keep skin firm, smooth, and youthful.



At Longevity 360, microneedling can be performed on its own or combined with PRP (platelet-rich plasma). When paired with PRP, your own growth factors are delivered into the micro-channels, further supporting regeneration, radiance, and overall skin quality.

Four Reasons People Choose Microneedling

01

Smoother Texture & Fine Line Reduction

Microneedling helps soften fine lines, rough texture, and enlarged pores by encouraging new collagen formation.

02

Improvement in Acne Scars & Marks

Many clients choose microneedling to reduce the appearance of acne scars and uneven areas, helping skin look more even and refined.

03

Enhanced Product & PRP Penetration

The micro-channels allow serums—or your own PRP—to penetrate more deeply, making active ingredients more effective.

04

Minimal Downtime for Big Skin Benefits

While mild redness is expected for a day or two, most people return to normal daily activities quickly, making microneedling easy to fit into a busy schedule.

How Treatment Works in Practice

Consultation & Skin Evaluation

Your provider reviews your goals, skin type, and medical history. Together you’ll discuss whether standard microneedling, microneedling with PRP, or a series of sessions will best meet your needs.

Preparation, Cleansing & Numbing

The treatment area is thoroughly cleansed, and a topical numbing cream is applied to maximize comfort. For PRP sessions, a small blood draw may be done at this time so PRP can be prepared.

Microneedling Procedure

Using a specialized microneedling device, your provider glides ultra-fine needles across the skin in a controlled pattern. You may feel a light scratching or vibration sensation as precise micro-channels are created.

Application of PRP or Targeted Serums

If you’ve chosen microneedling with PRP, the platelet-rich plasma is applied or gently pressed into the freshly created micro-channels. Otherwise, medical-grade serums selected for your skin concerns may be used to support hydration and repair.

Post-Treatment Care & Follow-Up Plan

Your skin may appear pink or mildly sunburned for 24–72 hours. You’ll receive clear aftercare instructions, including when to resume skincare and makeup. Your provider will recommend a customized treatment schedule, often a series of sessions for best results.

Benefits of Microneedling (With/Without PRP)

Collagen Boosting

Stimulates your skin’s natural collagen and elastin production, supporting firmer, smoother, more resilient skin over time.

Refined Texture & Pores

Helps minimize the look of enlarged pores, rough patches, and uneven texture for a more polished complexion.

Improved Appearance of Scars

Can soften the look of certain acne scars and textural irregularities, helping skin look more even and uniform.

Enhanced Absorption of Actives

Micro-channels allow PRP and targeted serums to penetrate more effectively than with topical application alone.

Versatile & Customizable

Suitable for multiple areas—including face, neck, and décolletage—with adjustable depth and intensity tailored to your skin type and goals.

Natural, Progressive Results

Because improvements come from your own healing response, results look gradual and authentic rather than drastic or artificial.

FAQs

  • How many microneedling sessions will I need?

    Most clients benefit from a series of 3–6 treatments, spaced about 4–6 weeks apart. The exact number depends on your skin concerns—such as fine lines versus deep acne scarring—and your desired level of improvement.

  • What will my skin look like right after treatment?

    Immediately after, your skin may appear red or flushed, similar to a moderate sunburn. Mild swelling or tightness is also possible. These effects usually improve significantly within 24–72 hours, and light flaking or dryness can occur as the skin renews.

  • Is microneedling painful?

    With topical numbing cream, most people find microneedling very tolerable, describing it as a scratchy or prickling sensation. When combined with PRP, you may feel slight additional warmth or tingling as the PRP is applied.

  • When will I see results?

    Some clients notice an improved glow within a week, but the most meaningful changes—smoother texture, refined pores, and softened fine lines—develop gradually as new collagen forms over 4–12 weeks. A series of treatments enhances and builds on these results.

  • Who should avoid microneedling?

    Microneedling may not be appropriate if you have active acne, open wounds, certain skin infections, a history of poor wound healing, are pregnant, or are on specific medications that affect clotting or healing. A consultation at Longevity 360 ensures the treatment is performed safely and is suitable for your skin.

Science & Safety of Microneedling (With/Without PRP)

Microneedling works through controlled micro-injury. The fine needles create micro-channels that:

  • Trigger the skin’s natural wound-healing cascade
  • Stimulate fibroblasts (cells that produce collagen and elastin)
  • Promote remodeling of the dermal layer over time

This process leads to thicker, more organized collagen and improved skin quality. When combined with PRP, platelet-derived growth factors further support cell regeneration, blood flow, and tissue repair.

Safety and effectiveness depend on:

  • Using sterile, single-use needle cartridges
  • Appropriate needle depth settings for each skin area and concern
  • Avoiding treatment over active infections or compromised skin
  • Proper pre- and post-care instructions to reduce irritation and infection risk

Common side effects include transient redness, swelling, dryness, or mild bruising. These are usually short-lived and manageable with gentle skincare. More serious complications—such as infection, prolonged inflammation, or pigment changes—are uncommon and are minimized when microneedling is performed by trained medical professionals using medical-grade equipment.

  • At Longevity 360, microneedling is performed in a medical environment under physician-led protocols. Your provider tailors the treatment intensity and any PRP integration to your skin type, ensuring a balance between visible results and appropriate downtime.

How Common Are Microneedling Treatments?


Microneedling has become a widely used, mainstream procedure in modern aesthetics due to its versatility, relatively quick recovery, and ability to improve multiple concerns—fine lines, texture, scars, and overall tone—with a single modality.



It is also commonly combined with PRP in physician-led practices for clients seeking a more regenerative, “from within” approach to skin rejuvenation. At Longevity 360, microneedling is a core component of our aesthetics and regenerative offerings, often integrated into broader treatment plans that support both cosmetic results and long-term skin health.