Growth-Factor Recovery · Face & Skin · Brandon, FL
Growth-Factor Skin Recovery
with PDGF
Make the most of the treatment you came in for. Right after your microneedling, laser, or peel, we apply a growth-factor serum to help freshly treated skin settle in comfort, no needles, and no downtime of its own.
Why add a growth-factor finish?
You have just invested in your skin. A PDGF finish is the step that helps you enjoy that moment in comfort, soothing freshly treated skin so you round out the experience of the treatment you chose, with no needles and no downtime of its own.
Here is how it works. PDGF stands for platelet-derived growth factor, one of the signaling proteins your body naturally draws on as skin repairs itself. Our serum is a ready-made, lab-formulated topical, and we apply it to the surface in the first minutes after your treatment, when skin is at its most receptive, often blended with hyaluronic acid. It is applied topically, not injected.
It works as a finish after treatments that briefly disturb the skin's surface, such as microneedling, RF microneedling, laser, and peels. Unlike PRF, which is prepared from a small sample of your own blood, this serum is ready to use with no blood draw. Some patients prefer that convenience; others prefer PRF, and we will walk through both at your consultation to find what fits your skin and your goals.
When we use PDGF growth-factor serum
- After microneedling
- After RF microneedling
- After fractional laser
- After a chemical peel
- Paired with a facial
- As a finishing serum
Good to know
- Applied to the skin, not injected
- No blood draw required
- Adds no downtime of its own
- A finishing step, not a standalone treatment
- Not FDA-approved as a cosmetic
- Applied by licensed medical providers
How is the growth-factor serum applied?
PDGF serum vs. PRF, what's the difference?
Both are finishing steps applied after microneedling. Here's how they compare so you can choose.
| Factor | PDGF Growth-Factor Serum | PRF (from your blood) |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Ready-made, lab-formulated | Prepared from your own blood |
| Blood draw | None | Yes, drawn during your visit |
| How it's used | Applied topically to the skin | Applied topically or injected |
| Added time in office | A few minutes | Extra time for draw & prep |
| Downtime of its own | None | None (from the topical use) |
| Often paired with | Microneedling, laser, peels | Microneedling, hair restoration |
| At FA | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
PDGF Growth-Factor Recovery, Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about cost? Pricing depends on your specific treatment plan, which we map out at your consultation. The treatment you’re interested in might be on sale this month, so see our pricing page for current rates and check this month’s specials.
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Start with a complimentary consultation, no obligation
We'll review your goals, explain what a growth-factor finishing step can and can't do, help you weigh PDGF against PRF, and map out a plan with transparent pricing.
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