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Growth-factor skin recovery at Florida Aesthetics and Wellness Brandon FL

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.

Topical
applied to the skin, not injected
In-office
applied in a few minutes
Add-on
pairs with your procedure
About This Treatment

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
In-office skin treatment at Florida Aesthetics and Wellness
What to Expect

How is the growth-factor serum applied?

1
Your base treatment
PDGF is a finishing step, so it follows a primary procedure, most often microneedling, but also RF microneedling, laser, or a peel. Your provider performs that treatment first, exactly as planned for your skin.
2
Applied right afterward (a few minutes)
As soon as the base treatment is complete, the growth-factor serum, often blended with hyaluronic acid, is applied to the skin's surface. There is no blood draw and nothing is injected. This step takes only a few minutes.
3
Aftercare
Your aftercare follows the base treatment you had, since the serum adds no downtime of its own. Your provider will give you specific instructions, typically gentle cleansing, moisturizer, and diligent sunscreen while your skin settles.
4
Deciding between PDGF and PRF
Prefer a ready-made serum with no blood draw, or PRF prepared from your own blood? Both are finishing options after microneedling. We'll talk through the difference at your consultation and choose what suits you.
Finishing Options

PDGF serum vs. PRF, what's the difference?

Both are finishing steps applied after microneedling. Here's how they compare so you can choose.

FactorPDGF Growth-Factor SerumPRF (from your blood)
SourceReady-made, lab-formulatedPrepared from your own blood
Blood drawNoneYes, drawn during your visit
How it's usedApplied topically to the skinApplied topically or injected
Added time in officeA few minutesExtra time for draw & prep
Downtime of its ownNoneNone (from the topical use)
Often paired withMicroneedling, laser, peelsMicroneedling, hair restoration
At FA Yes Yes
Common Questions

PDGF Growth-Factor Recovery, Frequently Asked Questions

PDGF stands for platelet-derived growth factor, one of the signaling proteins the body naturally uses during skin repair. Our growth-factor serum is a ready-made, lab-formulated topical that we apply to the skin's surface as a finishing step right after certain in-office procedures. It is applied topically, not injected.
We most often apply it right after microneedling, and it can also follow RF microneedling, laser, or a chemical peel. In the first minutes after those treatments the skin is at its most receptive, so the serum is layered on while the surface is fresh, often blended with hyaluronic acid.
No. PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) is prepared from a small sample of your own blood during your visit. Our PDGF serum is a ready-made, lab-formulated topical, so there is no blood draw. Both can be used as a finishing step after microneedling; we'll help you choose the one that fits you at your consultation.
The serum adds no downtime of its own. Any recovery you have comes from the base treatment it follows, such as microneedling or a laser. Your provider will give you aftercare instructions for that treatment, typically gentle cleansing, moisturizer, and diligent sunscreen.
The best way to know is a complimentary consultation. Because it is a finishing step rather than a standalone treatment, whether it makes sense depends on the base procedure you're having and your goals. Your provider will review your skin, explain what it can and can't do, and recommend a plan.

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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Ready to Book?

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.