60 to 90 Minutes
The whole visit, from arrival to departure, including numbing and preparing your PRF.
Home Facial Esthetics Skin Treatments Microneedling with PRF
Skin Treatment
Microneedling with PRF
Expert, top-rated microneedling with PRF, platelet-rich fibrin, for scars, fine lines and uneven skin tone
Acne scars, fine lines, sun spots and rough, uneven texture all ask the same thing of your skin: to rebuild itself. Microneedling with PRF gives it the signal and the materials. Tiny, controlled micro-channels start your skin making collagen, and platelet-rich fibrin prepared from your own blood feeds that repair. Every treatment is performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, an 8-Time Top Dentist and official Care Esthetics partner, at a practice with 800+ five-star reviews. Start with a $49 in-person consultation, applied to your treatment.
- Official Partner Care Esthetics
- $49 In-Person Consultation Applied to your treatment
- Performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
What Is Microneedling with PRF?
Microneedling uses fine, sterile needles to make thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin. Your skin answers by making new collagen and elastin, which is why the treatment is also called collagen induction therapy. At Deluxe Esthetics it is performed with the DermaPen™, with the needle depth set for your skin and your concern.
PRF is platelet-rich fibrin. A small sample of your own blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate it, then applied to your skin, and the micro-channels carry it into the deeper layers, where its growth factors support the repair. Microneedling with PRP is the treatment often called a vampire facial; PRF is the newer preparation.
For an independent overview, read the American Academy of Dermatology’s guide to microneedling.
Microneedling at a Glance
The short answers, before the details.
A Mild Sunburn Look
Skin is pink and warm for 24 to 48 hours. Most patients are back at work the next day.
A Series of Sessions
Usually three, four to six weeks apart. Scars and stretch marks take more.
Results That Build
A glow within days. Collagen keeps building for months after each session.
No Heat
Microneedling uses no heat, so it suits every skin tone.
Performed by the Doctor
Every session, by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI.
What Does Microneedling with PRF Treat?
One treatment, used for many skin concerns, most of which come from damaged or thinning collagen.
Acne Scars
Softens the look of acne scars as new collagen fills in the skin. Microneedling for acne scars usually takes four to six sessions.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Smooths fine lines and wrinkles as the skin thickens and firms.
Melasma
Because there is no heat, microneedling can be used where heat-based treatments may darken pigment.
Pores and Texture
Refines visible pores and rough, uneven texture.
Sagging and Collagen Loss
Supports your skin’s own collagen for a firmer look in skin that has thinned or begun to sag.
Stretch Marks and Scars
Softens stretch marks and scars left by surgery or injury.
Thinning Hair
On the scalp, microneedling with PRF is used for early hair thinning. Ask Dr. Godko about it at your consultation.
PRF vs. PRP, and RF Microneedling: What Is the Difference?
Three names that are easy to confuse. PRP and PRF both come from your own blood. RF microneedling is a different treatment that adds heat.
PRP: Platelet-Rich Plasma
The liquid plasma portion of your blood. It is prepared with an anticoagulant and releases its growth factors quickly.
PRF: Platelet-Rich Fibrin
Prepared with no additives. Its fibrin holds the platelets and releases their growth factors slowly, so they keep working after your visit. This is what we use.
RF Microneedling
Needles that also deliver radiofrequency heat into the skin, mainly to tighten it. It usually means more downtime. Microneedling with PRF uses no heat and works through your own growth factors.
What Happens at a Microneedling with PRF Appointment?
A typical visit lasts 60 to 90 minutes from arrival to departure.
1. Your $49 Consultation
Dr. Godko evaluates your skin, reviews your medical history and creates your personalized treatment plan. The $49 is applied to your treatment.
2. Your PRF Is Prepared
A small blood sample is drawn and spun in a centrifuge for about 15 minutes to prepare your platelet-rich fibrin.
3. Numbing
A topical anesthetic is applied for 20 to 30 minutes. The microneedling itself feels like mild vibration.
4. Microneedling
Dr. Godko uses the DermaPen™ to create precisely controlled micro-channels, at a depth set for your skin.
5. PRF Application
Your PRF is applied to the skin, where the micro-channels carry it into the deeper layers.
6. Microneedling Aftercare
You leave with a recovery serum, a moisturizer and written aftercare instructions.
How Many Microneedling Sessions Will I Need?
Results build from one session to the next. These are the usual plans; yours is set at your consultation.
Skin Rejuvenation
Three sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Three to four sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Acne Scars
Four to six sessions, at a deeper needle setting.
Stretch Marks
Four to six sessions, about six weeks apart.
Sun Damage
Three to five sessions.
Maintenance
After your series, one session every six to twelve months keeps the result.
Microneedling with PRF Before and After: What Results Can I Expect?
Smoother texture, softer lines and a more even tone. Drag each picture to compare.
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What Is Microneedling Recovery Like, and When Will I See Results?
Microneedling with PRF has little downtime. Here is what your skin does afterward, and how to look after it.
Days 1 to 2
Your skin looks pink and feels warm and slightly tight, much like a mild sunburn. For the first 24 hours, no makeup and no washing your face; for 48 hours, no exercise or saunas.
Days 3 to 5
Light flaking as the surface skin sheds. Do not pick at it. Use a gentle cleanser, a simple moisturizer and sunscreen every day.
Days 6 to 14
The glow. Skin feels softer, brighter and smoother.
Week 4 and After
New collagen keeps building for months. Your next session is usually four to six weeks after the last.
Is Microneedling with PRF Right for Me?
It suits adults who want smoother, more even skin without surgery, using their own body to do the work. Microneedling is minimally invasive and uses no heat, and the American Academy of Dermatology describes it as safe for all skin tones.
It is put off if you have active breakouts, a cold sore or an infection in the area, or a history of keloid scars, and it is not done during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Tell Dr. Godko about your health and anything you take.
It also works well alongside Botox and dermal fillers, which do different jobs; they are usually spaced a week or two from a microneedling session.
Every visit starts with a consultation. Dr. Godko reviews your medical history, looks closely at your skin and tells you whether microneedling with PRF, a different treatment or a combination fits the result you are after.
- Softens acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles
- Evens out sun spots, tone and texture
- Uses PRF prepared from your own blood, with no additives
- No heat: suits every skin tone
- Little downtime: most patients are back at work the next day
- Every session performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
Who performs your treatment
Who Performs Your Treatment? Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
Every treatment at Deluxe Esthetics is performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, an 8-Time Top Dentist. Perfecting smiles has always been his passion, and he came to see that true beauty extends beyond a radiant smile.
His search for natural, holistic solutions led him to Care Esthetics. Today he offers botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and PDO threads alongside the Care Esthetics treatments, Bio-CARE® and Bio-LIFT®.
More About Dr. GodkoWhat Do Patients Say About Microneedling with PRF at Deluxe Esthetics?
★★★★★
“It has lightened up my acne scars so much and has left my skin glowing ! Dr. Godkos techniques are not only effective but he's also gentle”Alysha P. · Google review
★★★★★
“Had some deep wrinkles, crows feet, frown lines. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable. He spent a good amount of time going over all the treatment options to help my skin look its best. I ended up getting Botox, Microneedling with PRF and Facial lasering. Couldn't be happier with the results.”Jason P., Toms River, NJ · Google review
★★★★★
“I have had multiple treatments and services done by Dr. Godko from mirco needling with PRF, Botox for both wrinkles and clenching, as well as filler. I couldn't be happier with my results!”Alex M., Deluxe team member · Google review
★★★★★
“Dr.Godko was very knowledgeable and suggested I get the bio-care protocol which included prf and laser therapy... the doctor took his time, explained everything step by step”Carmen V., Deluxe team member · Google review
Microneedling Questions and Answers
The questions patients ask most before their first microneedling treatment, answered plainly.
What does microneedling actually do?
It makes thousands of tiny, controlled channels in the skin. Your skin treats them as small injuries and repairs itself with new collagen and elastin, which smooths texture, softens lines and scars, and evens tone. PRF applied during the treatment adds growth factors from your own blood.
What will my face look like 2 days after microneedling?
Pink and a little tight, like a mild sunburn that is already fading. Most redness settles within 24 to 48 hours, and light flaking can follow on days three to five. Most patients are back at work the day after treatment.
How many microneedling sessions will I need?
For general skin rejuvenation, three sessions four to six weeks apart is typical. Fine lines take three to four, and acne scars and stretch marks four to six. After that, one session every six to twelve months keeps the result.
How long does microneedling with PRF last?
The collagen your skin builds is your own, so the improvement holds well: the result of a single session lasts about six months, and a full series lasts longer. Skin keeps aging, so maintenance sessions keep it up.
How much does microneedling with PRF cost?
The cost depends on your treatment plan. You receive a personalized quote at your $49 in-person consultation, and the $49 is applied to your treatment.
Does microneedling hurt?
A topical anesthetic is applied for 20 to 30 minutes first. Most patients describe the microneedling itself as a vibrating, scratchy feeling rather than pain; bony areas such as the forehead are a little more sensitive.
What is the difference between PRF and PRP?
Both come from your own blood. PRP, platelet-rich plasma, is prepared with an anticoagulant and releases its growth factors quickly. PRF, platelet-rich fibrin, is prepared with no additives and releases them slowly.
Is professional microneedling better than a derma roller at home?
They are not the same treatment. A derma roller at home has very short needles that reach only the surface of the skin. Professional microneedling uses a motorized device with sterile, single-use needles at a depth that reaches the layer where collagen is made, with numbing and proper aftercare.
What is the downside of microneedling?
Redness and light flaking for a few days, and the need for a series of sessions before the full result shows. It is put off over active breakouts, a cold sore or an infection, and it is not done during pregnancy. Dr. Godko reviews your medical history before any treatment.
Where can I get microneedling with PRF at Deluxe Esthetics?
We have offices in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ. Schedule online at www.deluxedentistry.com or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
What Pairs Well With Microneedling with PRF?
Microneedling with PRF is also a step in both Care Esthetics signature treatments. These pages cover what goes with it.
See everything we offer: Skin Treatments, Skin Conditions, Facial Esthetics.
Ready for Smoother, Renewed Skin?
Find out in one visit what microneedling with PRF can do for your skin. Your $49 in-person consultation with Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, is applied to your treatment.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Mercer County, NJ, in the town of Lawrenceville, NJ, proudly serving the towns of Hopewell Township, Ewing, Hopewell, Hamilton, Princeton, Lawrence Township, Trenton, Hightstown, East Windsor, Pennington, Robbinsville, West Windsor, NJ, as well as in Somerset County, NJ, located in Skillman, NJ, near Peapack-Gladstone, South Bound Brook, Branchburg, Far Hills, Hillsborough, Warren, Montgomery, Green Brook, Raritan, Bound Brook, Bedminster, North Plainfield, Franklin Township, Bernardsville, Rocky Hill, Bernards Township, Manville, Somerville, Watchung, Bridgewater, Millstone, NJ. Schedule online at www.deluxedentistry.com or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
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Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
With offices in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ.
