Cooler days are the perfect time to refresh your skin. Discover how PRF microneedling uses your body’s own healing power to support smoother texture, improved firmness, and a brighter, healthy-looking glow—naturally.

What is PRF?

PRF stands for Platelet-Rich Fibrin, a natural concentrate derived from your own blood. During treatment, a small blood sample is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma — a golden layer rich in your body’s own growth factors and healing proteins.

At Momo Aesthetics in Santa Monica, we use PRF to naturally stimulate cell renewal, collagen production, and overall skin regeneration — without any synthetic additives or chemicals. It’s your body’s own rejuvenation, refined.

How does it work with Microneedling?

We pair PRF with microneedling using the SkinPen, a precision device that creates controlled micro-injuries to signal your skin to produce fresh collagen and elastin.

When combined with your PRF, the treatment becomes even more powerful: the growth factors deeply penetrate the microchannels, amplifying your body’s healing response and collagen induction. The result is smoother, firmer, more radiant skin — restored naturally from within.

Why is this important?

Ever wonder why babies have such soft, plump, luminous skin? It’s because their skin is full of collagen and elastin — two structural proteins that give skin its bounce and resilience. As we age, production of these proteins slows, leading to thinner, duller, and less elastic skin.

PRF microneedling helps reignite your skin’s natural regeneration, rebuilding its foundation for long-term, natural rejuvenation.

Benefits of PRF Microneedling

PRF microneedling (also known as collagen induction therapy) offers powerful benefits for nearly all skin types and ages, including:

Smoother, more even skin texture
Minimized pores and acne scars
Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles
Increased firmness and elasticity
Brighter, more luminous tone

Each treatment helps your skin continue to strengthen and glow as collagen and elastin rebuild over time.

How to prepare

A few simple steps help optimize your results:

Pause retinols, exfoliants, or acids for 3–4 days before treatment.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment.
Stay hydrated and have a nourishing meal prior to your blood draw.

What does the downtime look like?

Most patients enjoy a quick, easy recovery:

Day 1: Skin appears red and may feel warm or tight — plan for a quiet evening in.
Day 2: A light pink flush, similar to a mild sunburn, easily covered with tinted mineral SPF.
Days 3–5: Mild dryness or flaking as the skin begins to shed.
By Day 7: Skin feels soft, plump, and newly refreshed.

During the healing process, it’s essential to protect your skin. Avoid direct sunlight and excessive heat exposure, wear a wide-brimmed hat and apply SPF, and use only gentle, nourishing products.

Post-care Essentials

We recommend:

Cleanser: Alastin Gentle Cleanser (or another mild, non-stripping option)
Hydration: Alastin HA Immerse or a simple hyaluronic acid serum
Healing Support: Alastin Skin Nectar — highly recommended to accelerate recovery and support collagen remodeling

How many treatments are recommended?

For optimal collagen stimulation, we recommend a series of three PRF microneedling treatments, spaced 4–6 weeks apart.

Those with deeper textural concerns or acne scarring may benefit from additional sessions.

Visible improvements typically begin around 6–8 weeks post-treatment and continue to enhance over time. After your initial series, maintenance treatments 1–2 times per year will help keep your skin in peak condition.

An investment in radiant skin

Your skin is one of the best investments you can make in yourself — and PRF microneedling offers results that continue to improve over time. Each session builds on the last, helping your skin regain firmness, smoothness, and radiance in the most natural way possible.

Pricing:

$850 per treatment
$2,100 for a package of three treatments (a $450 savings)

The Bottom Line

PRF microneedling is one of our favorite bioregenerative skin treatments — a natural, safe, and highly effective way to rejuvenate your skin at the cellular level. At Momo Aesthetics in Santa Monica, our approach to skin rejuvenation is rooted in balance, intention, and artistry.

Have questions or want to know if PRF microneedling is right for you? We’d love to guide you through a personalized consultation.

The Natural Way to renew skin with PRF Microneedling