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Skin treatments are designed to create controlled injury so the body can repair and rebuild healthier tissue. How well your skin heals after those treatments directly affects your final results.
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, or PDGF, is an advanced addition that supports faster recovery and more noticeable improvement when paired with professional procedures.
PDGF stands for Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, a naturally occurring protein that plays a key role in wound healing and tissue regeneration. It is one of the primary signals your body uses to repair damaged skin.
When applied after a treatment, PDGF works by:
In aesthetic dermatology, PDGF is used to amplify the skin’s natural healing response. By strengthening this process, it can improve both the speed of recovery and the quality of the final outcome.
PDGF is especially effective when combined with procedures that create micro-injuries in the skin. At Twin Ports Dermatology, it is used after SkinPen microneedling and HALO TRIBRID laser treatments.
Microneedling creates thousands of controlled microchannels in the skin. These channels allow PDGF to penetrate deeply and work directly where repair is happening. This combination supports smoother texture, improved tone, and better overall skin quality.
HALO TRIBRID laser treatments target multiple layers of the skin to address concerns such as sun damage, uneven pigmentation, and fine lines. After laser treatment, the skin enters an active healing phase. Applying PDGF at this stage helps optimize that process and supports more consistent results.
This combination approach is commonly recommended for:
By pairing PDGF with these treatments, the focus stays on improving both recovery and visible outcomes.
Healing time is a major factor in any skin treatment. Redness, dryness, and sensitivity are expected after microneedling and laser procedures, but the duration and intensity can vary.
PDGF helps improve this phase by:
Faster healing does more than improve comfort. It allows the skin to move efficiently through the repair process, which can lead to clearer, smoother, and more refined results.
Patients often notice that their skin looks healthier sooner compared to treatment without growth factor support. Over time, this can translate into better collagen remodeling and longer-lasting improvements.
Our expert providers here at Twin Ports Dermatology would be happy to meet with you for an in-person consultation. Simply fill out the form on this page, and one of our trusted staff members will reach out to you promptly to schedule your consultation.
In-office treatments are only part of the process. What you use at home plays an important role in maintaining and enhancing your results.
Medical-grade skincare is formulated with higher concentrations of active ingredients and is designed to support skin health at a deeper level. After procedures like microneedling and laser treatments, using the right products can help extend and protect your results.
Twin Ports Dermatology offers Optimal Skin, a carefully developed line of skincare products and kits selected for their proven performance. These formulations are chosen to complement professional treatments and support ongoing skin improvement.
A consistent routine may include:
Combining advanced treatments like microneedling and laser resurfacing with PDGF and a structured skincare routine creates a more complete approach to skin health.
At Twin Ports Dermatology, all treatments are performed by dermatology professionals with a focus on safe, effective care. By integrating PDGF into select procedures and supporting results with medical-grade skincare, patients can expect a more efficient recovery and a higher level of visible improvement.
If you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please fill out the form on this page and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Twin Ports Dermatology will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our Duluth, MN office directly to schedule: 218-302-1000.
Twin Ports Dermatology serves the greater Duluth area. We’re the only locally owned private dermatology clinic & medspa in the area.
*Individual results may vary
