PRP Dermal Needling — Aliso Viejo
Collagen induction therapy combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma — stimulate your skin’s natural healing to reduce scars, fine lines and signs of aging with minimal downtime.
Dermal needling — also called skin needling, micro-needling therapy or collagen induction therapy — is a minimally invasive, nonsurgical and nonablative procedure for facial rejuvenation that uses a specialized device to create a controlled minor skin injury.
When a fine needle punctures the skin, it creates a micro-wound. This controlled injury triggers the body to produce new collagen and elastin — giving skin its plump, youthful texture and glow. It also creates new capillaries and reduces the appearance of scars, while improving skin smoothness, tightness and hydration.
Professional dermal needling is among the safest skin treatments available. Compared with chemical peels, dermabrasion or laser, it causes the least damage to your skin — making it ideal for a wide range of skin types and tones.
Nonsurgical and nonablative — no cutting, no laser heat damage, minimal impact on the skin’s surface.
Triggers your body’s own healing response to produce new collagen, elastin and capillaries.
Safe on dark skin tones with reduced risk of hyperpigmentation — works where peels and lasers can’t.
Resume regular activities within a few days, based on the needle penetration depth used.
Acne scars and surgical scars
Fine lines and wrinkles
Skin discoloration and pigmentation
Large pores and stretch marks
Chicken pox and sunken skin areas
General skin aging, dullness and loss of elasticity
Dehydrated skin lacking smoothness and tightness
Keloids and difficult scarring areas
Skin not suitable for peels or laser resurfacing
When a specialized micro-needling device creates fine punctures in the skin, it produces micro-wounds. These controlled injuries trigger the body’s natural healing response — stimulating new collagen, elastin and capillaries, which gives skin its renewed plumpness, texture and youthful glow.
We use state-of-the-art COSMOPen micro-needling technology, which delivers the same quality results as a fractional laser — without the downtime, expense, pain or thermal damage. COSMOPen vertically pierces the skin at a precise depth, inducing collagen production and targeting pigmentation. Because it doesn’t damage the epidermis, the treatment can be safely repeated for ongoing improvement.
Unlike chemical peels, dermabrasion or laser resurfacing, PRP dermal needling causes the least damage to your skin — an excellent option for thin, sensitive skin and areas where other treatments can’t safely be performed.
1
Our RN assesses your skin, discusses your concerns and determines the appropriate needle depth and protocol for your goals and skin type.
2
A topical numbing cream is applied for comfort. The skin is cleansed and prepared for the procedure.
3
The COSMOPen device is guided across the skin, creating thousands of precise vertical micro-channels — triggering collagen induction without thermal damage.
4
Platelet-Rich Plasma, derived from a small sample of your own blood processed in a centrifuge, is applied to the micro-channels — delivering concentrated growth factors to accelerate healing and collagen production.
5
Increased collagen production begins within 48–72 hours. Noticeable improvement appears within about four weeks, with new collagen lasting several years.
Dermal needling offers a wide range of advantages over more invasive resurfacing treatments, which often cause considerable skin damage and require much longer recovery. It creates no visible demarcation line between treated and untreated skin — ideal for targeting specific scarring without blending across the whole face. And the new collagen created can last several years.
COSMOPen micro-needling delivers the benefits of fractional laser technology — without the associated risks, pain and recovery time.
COSMOPen Micro-Needling. Vertical micro-channels only — no thermal damage. Safe on all skin tones, minimal downtime, no demarcation lines, repeatable, works on sensitive/thin skin, cost-effective, stimulates collagen naturally.
Laser Resurfacing. Uses thermal heat energy — risk of burns and hyperpigmentation on darker skin. Longer downtime, possible demarcation, higher cost, not suitable for all skin types or sensitive areas.
Dermabrasion / Chemical Peels. Abrade or chemically remove outer layers — more surface damage, significant downtime and redness, pigmentation risk on darker skin, not for thin/sensitive skin, hard to treat isolated scars.
PRP dermal needling is well-tolerated and requires very little recovery. Because the treatment doesn’t damage the epidermis, healing is quick and the skin’s surface integrity is maintained. Some patients experience mild redness, warmth or sensitivity for 24–48 hours — similar to a mild sunburn — which is a normal part of the healing and collagen-induction response and subsides quickly. Results build progressively as new collagen is produced over the following weeks; a series of treatments may be recommended, and because the procedure is safe to repeat, you can maintain and build on your results over time.
Sun ProtectionApply SPF and avoid direct sun for at least 24–48 hours following treatment.
Keep Skin HydratedUse a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer to support healing and the skin barrier.
Gentle Cleansing OnlyAvoid harsh skincare products, exfoliants or retinols for a few days post-treatment.
Series of TreatmentsMultiple sessions may be recommended for optimal, long-lasting collagen-building results.
Click Here
Contact Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery in Aliso Viejo to schedule your PRP Dermal Needling consultation today.
