PRF Microneedling in Apple Valley, MN

Aesthetic Beauty Lab is located at 15875 Emperor Ave Suite 120 in Apple Valley, MN. We are accessible to clients from Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, Bloomington, and the greater Twin Cities. Call 952-256-2223 to book a consultation.

We draw a small blood sample and spin it in a centrifuge to separate platelet-rich fibrin, which is concentrated with your own growth factors. We then apply topical numbing and perform SkinPen microneedling, which creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger the skin's repair response. The PRF is applied during and after the passes so its growth factors reach the treated tissue. The idea is that your own healing signals support the collagen response that microneedling starts.

Yes, and it is worth planning for. Expect redness like a moderate sunburn for 24 to 72 hours, possible pinpoint bleeding and some swelling on the day of treatment, and light flaking for a few days afterward. No makeup for 24 hours. Most clients book with at least a week before any event. This is a clinical treatment, not a facial.

Collagen remodeling is gradual, so improvement builds over 3 to 6 months rather than appearing right away, and most people need a series of three sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. The evidence for adding platelet preparations to microneedling is strongest for acne scarring and skin texture. For pigmentation, other treatments are often a better first choice, and we will say so at consultation rather than sell you this one.

Any procedure that punctures the skin and involves blood can transmit infection if it is done improperly. The reported HIV transmissions at an unlicensed New Mexico spa in 2018 came from unsterile equipment and reused needles. We use a sealed, single-use sterile needle cartridge for every client, which is discarded immediately afterward, along with single-use blood draw supplies. Your PRF is drawn from you, processed in a closed system, and returned only to you. You are welcome to ask to see the cartridge opened in front of you, and we would rather you asked.

PRF adds your own growth factors to the healing process, and it is most worth the extra cost for deeper concerns such as acne scarring or significant textural change. Because the PRF comes from your own blood, there is no risk of an allergic reaction to the material itself, though the microneedling portion carries the usual risks. If your concerns are mild to moderate, standard SkinPen microneedling at $350 is often the better value, and we will tell you if that is the case.

Most skin types and tones can be treated. We cannot treat you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active breakout, skin infection, or cold sore in the area, have an active eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea flare, have used isotretinoin in the past 6 months, have open wounds, take blood-thinning medication, or have a platelet or blood disorder. Tell us about any history of keloid scarring or cold sores. Hydrating well for several days beforehand improves the blood draw and the PRF yield.

A single session is $550 at Aesthetic Beauty Lab in Apple Valley, MN. A series of three is $1,500, which is $150 less than booking three separately. Standard SkinPen microneedling without PRF is $350 per session, or $900 for a series of three.

The blood draw feels like a routine lab draw. For the microneedling itself we apply topical numbing for about 20 minutes, and most clients describe the sensation as sandpaper pressure or prickling rather than sharp pain. Bonier areas such as the forehead and jawline tend to be more noticeable. Tell your provider if it becomes uncomfortable and we will adjust depth or pace.

Yes. It uses no heat or light, and the PRF comes from your own blood. We adjust needle depth for your skin and give you strict aftercare to lower the risk of dark marks.