PRP facial rejuvenation in Cutler Bay

What PRP is

Platelet-rich plasma is a concentrate made from your own blood. We draw a small sample, spin it in a centrifuge to separate the components, and isolate the plasma layer that is densest in platelets. Platelets carry growth factors — the signalling proteins your body uses to trigger repair after an injury.

Applied to the face through microneedling or injected into specific areas, that concentrate signals your skin to do what it does during healing: produce new collagen, increase cell turnover and improve local blood supply. The result is not an instant filling effect but a gradual improvement in the quality of the skin itself.

What it improves

• Overall skin texture and smoothness
• Fine lines, particularly around the eyes and mouth
• Dull or uneven skin tone
• Enlarged pores
• Acne scarring and other shallow textural scarring
• Under-eye darkness and crepey skin
• Early skin laxity

PRP does not replace lost volume. If your primary concern is hollowing in the cheeks or under the eyes, dermal fillers address that directly, and the two are often combined. Similarly, PRP does not stop muscle-driven wrinkling — that is what Botox is for.

The appointment

We begin with a standard blood draw, roughly the volume of a routine lab test. While the sample is spinning — about ten to fifteen minutes — we cleanse your skin and apply topical numbing cream.

The PRP is then delivered through microneedling, in which a device creates thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin. Those channels both trigger the skin's own repair response and allow the plasma to be absorbed rather than sitting on the surface. For specific areas such as the tear trough, PRP may instead be injected directly. The full appointment takes about sixty to seventy-five minutes.

Recovery

Expect your face to look flushed, similar to a moderate sunburn, for the rest of the day and often into the next. Mild swelling is common. Most patients are comfortable returning to normal activity the following day, and makeup can usually be applied after 24 hours.

For 24 hours, avoid strenuous exercise, swimming pools, saunas and active skincare ingredients such as retinoids and acids. Sun protection is essential for at least a week — non-negotiable in South Florida.

How many sessions and how long results last

PRP is a course of treatment rather than a single event. Most patients are advised to have three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, then a maintenance session every six to twelve months. Because the mechanism is collagen production, improvement is progressive: patients typically notice a change after the second session, with the fullest effect around three to six months after the course is complete.

Safety

Because PRP is derived entirely from your own blood, allergic reaction and rejection are not concerns. The main risks are those of any needle procedure: temporary redness, swelling, pinpoint bruising and, rarely, infection if aftercare instructions are not followed. PRP is not appropriate if you have a platelet disorder, an active skin infection in the treatment area, certain blood cancers, or if you are pregnant. We review your history and, when relevant, your bloodwork before treating.