COSMETIC

Elta MD sunscreen line Neocutis Skin Better Central Ohio Skin & Cancer glycolic line Color Science Sunforgettable

• Obagi
• Neocutis
• Elta MD
• COSC glycolic line
• Prescription Latisse, tretinoin, hydroquinone
• Dr. Dan’s Cortibalm
• Emepelle

Microneedling is a method of inducing a controlled injury into the skin’s dermal and epidermal junction which induces growth factors, new collagen and elastin. This process causes much less damage to the epidermis than dermal rolling or other ablative treatment. Thus, protecting the skin’s cell growth, allowing for quicker healing and higher rates of success.

Our bodies make less collagen as we age. Your collagen production from microneedling will last even years later after just a single treatment.

• Wrinkles
• Skin laxity
• Scars (Acne, surgical, traumatic)
• Stretch Marks
• Pore size
• Hair Restoration
• Skin Texture

Typically 3-6 treatments are recommended depending upon your area of correction or concern. Treatments are spaced 4 weeks apart and performed by Dr. Andrea LaTorre.

The information contained in this email transmission is intended solely for the addressee(s) named above and is privileged and/or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from reading or disclosing the information contained within this transmission. Any examination, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone for instructions. **The PHI (protected health information) contained in this is HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL It is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee, it is to be used only to aid in providing specific healthcare services to this patient. Any other use is-a violation of Federal Law (HIPAA) and will be reported as such.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is obtained by drawing a sample of your blood and spinning it down to obtain the PRP from your blood sample.  PRP has 5 times the concentration of platelets compared to regular blood.  PRP contains many growth factors and proteins that help you heal and support collagen synthesis.  Results are gradual and take months to reach full effects.  PRP can be used for facial, neck, under eye area, and décolletage rejuvenation as well as hairloss.  PRP is most useful for androgenetic alopecia (also known as “male pattern baldness” and “hormonal/age-related hairloss”). 

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common hair loss disorder caused by genetic and hormonal factors that are characterized by androgen-related progressive thinning of scalp hair in a defined pattern. By the age of 60 years, 45% of men and 35% of women develop AGA. Currently, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for AGA including some oral medications.  Due to the limited number of effective therapies for AGA, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become an effective alternative treatment. PRP is an autologous concentration of platelets in plasma with numerous growth factors that contribute to hair regeneration. (Platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: A review of the literature and proposed treatment protocol.  Int J Womens Dermatol.  2019 Feb; 5(1): 46-51)

Stop blood thinners 48 hours in advance of procedure including ibuprofen/motrin, aleve and fish oil.  Do not take aspirin for one week prior to the PRP session.  If you take plavix, warfarin/coumadin or other anticoagulant medications for your cardiovascular health, you should not have PRP treatment.

End results vary by patient.  They depend on many factors including aggressiveness of treatment, adherence to treatment care regimen, proper nutrition and good general health.  The most important being the degree of cumulative sun and environmental damage to your skin and tissues.  Further changes after treatment can affect your skin including sun exposure, normal aging, weight loss/gain, menopause etc and require future maintenance treatment sessions.

PRP treatment is typically performed approximately once per month for a series of 3-4 initial treatments.  Maintenance therapy is advised every 6-12 months.

Side effects are rare and minimal with PRP since it is a product of one’s own body therefore a more natural treatment.  Swelling, bruising, or redness are the most common side effects.  Infection or pigment changes are possible but rare as well.

Sun protection is essential.  Showering can be done the following day.  Refrain from washing the treated area that evening as it will wash off the PRP. 

Plan on ~60 minutes for your appointment due to the complex nature of obtaining and preparing your PRP.