Words by Chicago North Shore Moms’ trusted partner, Northshore Aesthetic Physician.
SkinPen® is an FDA-cleared medical microneedling device that creates thousands of tiny, controlled micro channels in the skin. Your body interprets this as a signal to repair, and responds by producing collagen, elastin and healthier skin cells.
What does microneedling address?
SkinPen Microneedling can address many skin concerns:
- rough skin
- enlarged pores
- acne scars
- sun spots
- melasma
- redness
- fine lines
- dull or tired skin
- post pregnancy skin changes
Why add PRP/PDGF?
PRP and PDGF stands for Platelet Rich Plasma or Platelet Derived Growth Factors. PRP contains growth factors that help repair injury. When applied during microneedling:
- It speeds healing (less redness and downtime)
- Boosts collagen production (thicker, smoother skin)
- Improves results- regenerative skin treatment
What is the Downtime?
3-5 days of redness/flaking skin. (Patients often compare it to a sunburn)
You can return to normal activities the next day, and start wearing light makeup after 24 hrs. Over the next 4-6 wks, your skin becomes smoother, firmer, brighter, and more toned.
SkinPen® is recommended as a series of 3-6 treatments and these treatments are done 4-6 weeks apart. One treatment gives a glow, but a series produces longer-lasting improvement!
Book now and get glowing by Spring Break! Complimentary Consultations available with me, Dr. Souji Tummuru, D.O., founder and principal injector at NorthShore Aesthetic Physician, physician-led injectables.
Get in touch by calling 224-300-0449 or visit NorthShoreAestheticPhysician.com
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