Are you considering Natural Growth Factor facial rejuvenation, but you aren’t entirely sure what the procedure is or what to expect? Do you want to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while getting your skin to glow? If so, Natural Growth treatments might be exactly what you are looking for.
However, you probably have many questions about Natural Growth Factor injections, like whether they are safe and effective. This article is going to walk through all of that to help you understand if Natural Growth Factor treatment is right for you.
What Is Natural Growth Factor Facial Rejuvenation?
Natural Growth Factor, facial rejuvenation treatments, utilize platelets from your own blood to help promote collagen growth and regeneration in your face.
To create Natural Growth Factors, your provider will centrifuge a small amount of your own blood to concentrate the platelets. This involves nothing more than a simple blood draw right before the procedure is done.
This platelet-rich mixture is injected directly into an area of the body where it releases growth factors to naturally stimulate collagen production.
While Natural Growth Factors are relatively new in the world of cosmetics, the treatment has been used for years in other areas of medicine, like sports medicine, where professional athletes are looking to recover from an injury quickly.
Natural Growth Factors treatment differs from other therapies like fillers and injections in that it stimulates cell generation and collagen rejuvenation, providing total facial rejuvenation.
This provides total facial results as opposed to addressing just one area of the face. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvéderm fill in specific lines and folds, whereas Natural Growth Factors improve overall volume, fullness, and skin tone.
Now, you may be wondering, can natural growth factors be used in combination with fillers? The answer is absolute yes. At Green Relief Health, we provide patients with the right combination of Natural Growth Factors, facial rejuvenation treatments, and fillers to have you looking your best.
Natural Growth Factors With Microneedling
At Green Relief Health, we combine our Natural Growth Factors and microneedling treatments to give your face an even better result. Now, you may be asking what microneedling is. Well, microneedling is a procedure that utilizes a device with extremely small and nearly painless needles. This device creates micro-injuries on your face.
These tiny injuries cause your body’s immune system to respond by working to repair the affected areas. It naturally stimulates collagen and elastin production in the areas where the microneedling was done. This will improve the texture, elasticity, tone, and color of your skin. Microneedling is particularly effective at treating fine lines and wrinkles.
In combination, Natural Growth Factors and microneedling can be extremely effective at supercharging your facial treatment. The small punctures created by microneedling act as the perfect way to allow the Natural Growth Factors to penetrate your skin.
Since both Natural Growth Factors and microneedling stimulate collagen and elastin production, the combination of the two creates an even greater effect.
What To Expect During Your Natural Growth Factors & Microneedling Treatment?
At the beginning of your treatment, the team will draw a small amount of blood from you and place the tube through a centrifuge to separate the red and white blood cells from the platelets and plasma. That platelets are what is needed to help repair your skin and collagen.
While Natural Growth Factors are being prepared, the team will typically clean your skin and get it ready for treatment. This involves putting on a topical numbing cream to minimize discomfort from the microneedling treatment.
At this time, the tube will be removed from the centrifuge machine. The plasma will have been separated from the red and white blood cells and will have a golden color. These natural growth platelets are what will be used as a serum on your skin, where it begins to work its magic.
Once your topical numbing cream has had time to take effect, the microneedling procedure will occur. During this time, your provider will use an FDA-approved device, the SkinPen, on your face to create many micro-injuries that will stimulate collagen and elastin production. Generally, the microneedling procedure should take no more than about 30 minutes.
After Your Procedure
When the procedure is finished, your provider will typically apply a serum or balm on the skin to relieve any redness or irritation you may experience. After this is done, you will be free to go home and enjoy the rest of your day.
The aftercare instructions from your procedure are very simple. It is extremely common for there to be some redness for about 24-48 hours after your procedure. This is normal, so you shouldn’t be worried about any redness or irritation you experience for one to two days afterward. As you are recovering from your procedure, you will simply cleanse once a day and moisturize as necessary. It is also important to use sunscreen after your procedure.
One thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn’t use any alcohol-based products or exfoliants while you are recovering. Until your skin is completely healed, you should refrain from activities that will result in excessive sweating.
This could mean things like running, heavy workouts, or going to the gym should be avoided. These should generally be avoided for about 72 hours after the procedure.
When Will You See the Results?
Everyone is a little different because our bodies all heal and create collagen at different rates. Generally, if a patient is very aware of their skin tone and texture, they could see results in just a few weeks. For others, it may take longer to see the full results.
For some, it may take a month or so to see results. However, don’t think that the changes you see in the first month are your results. Your skin will continue to heal and improve, with the full results not being visible for 3 to 6 months.
How many natural growth Factors for facial rejuvenation treatments will you need?
You will see some results from one natural growth factor treatment that is not generally recommended to give you optimal results.
Typically, three natural growth factor treatments and microneedling sessions are done to complete a treatment course, and each treatment is spaced about 30 days apart. Once your treatment course is done, you will see results for about 12 months.
Natural Growth Factor Facial Rejuvenation Next Steps
If you are interested in natural growth factor facial rejuvenation, the next step is to schedule an appointment with a qualified practice like Green Relief Health.
If you want to restore that youthful glow to your face, Natural Growth Factors combined with microneedling can help. Just call the Green Relief Health office or use our online scheduler to make an appointment.
