Treatment areas: The most common areas to treat are the face, neck and décolleté. Your provider will apply a topical numbing agent to reduce any pain or discomfort during this procedure.

Contraindications: Microneedling cannot be done on an area with an active bacterial, viral or fungal infection. It is contraindicated in patients with active acne, skin related autoimmune disorders, rashes, warts, skin cancer, patients on anticoagulants, women who are pregnant or lactating, history of recent ablative dermal procedures, actinic keratosis, rosacea, diabetes, and keloid scars.

Before your appointment: For best results, it is beneficial to use a retinol product on your skin for 6 weeks prior to starting a microneedling series. However, you should avoid any retinol products on your skin for 3 days prior to your appointment.

Side effects, risks and possible complications: Side effects are minimal with this type of treatment and typically include minor flaking or dryness of the skin with scab formation in rare cases.

After your appointment: After your treatment, your practitioner will send you home with products to use while your skin is recovering. Your skin may appear pink or red, like a sunburn, for 24-48 hours after your treatment. Minor bruising is possible depending on the aggressiveness of the procedure. Post treatment instructions include no sweaty exercise or sun exposure for 72 hours. You also cannot wash your face for 24 hours after your treatment.

Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate the body’s natural wound-healing process. The micro-injuries trigger the release of cytokines and growth factors that lead to the remodeling of collagen and elastin. Microneedling, in other words, is collagen induction therapy.

It is great for patients who want to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, large pores and texture issues.

It is recommended to undergo a series of 3-6 treatments, separated by 6 weeks each, for optimal results. One maintenance treatment every 6-9 months is recommended for long-lasting results.

Micro Needling with or without PRP in Winter Haven FL

Joint injections with PRP - ever heard of QC Kinetix? we offer similar treatments in Winter Haven.

We love the unique and versatile uses of PRP - this stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. We offer similar services for QC Kinetix in Winter Haven FL, however, we have extensive experience in joint pain, back pain, neck pain, and cosmetic uses of PRP. In other words, we use YOUR CELLS and spin them down to create a plasma that is rich in platelets, stem cells, and growth factors that get to work with cellular repair. From knee pain to hair regrowth, the PRP treatments continue to be effective, and safe, and keep our patients out of the operating room!

Whorton's Jelly Joint Injections for Pain

Similar to We offer a variety of methods to manage arthritis symptoms without surgery. We can offer platelet rich plasma injections or corticosteroids. Our injections are done with minimal discomfort by our expert injectors

-Ultrasound guided joint injections with lidocaine - with years of experience in orthopedics and pain management.

Intra-articular Injections,

• Knee Joint

• Hip Joint

• Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint)

• Subacromial and Intra-articular Shoulder Joint

• Carpometacarpal Joint (CMC Joint)

Bursa Injections,

• Subacromial Shoulder Bursa

• Trochanteric Bursa (hip)

• Olecranon Bursitis

Other common problem spots...

• Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

• Trigger Point Injections

• Occipital Nerve Block

• De Quervain Tendon Injection

• Biceps Tendon

• Trigger Finger or thumb

More about Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

PRP is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein derived from whole blood, centrifuged to remove red blood cells. We collect YOUR OWN blood, while in the office and prepare them with a centrifuge.

This "liquid gold" is then injected back into the joint space where it can repair damaged tissue and support healing.

This is a widespread and very popular treatment for a variety of conditions.

A little more information from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/platelet-rich-plasma-prp/