At Aledo Empowered Wellness, you can get more from your microneedling or laser session without having to go through a blood draw or adding downtime. We offer Ariessence PDGF, a topical solution that offers the benefits of a regenerative treatment without requiring materials taken from your blood.
This product can be used after treatments that open channels in the skin to support collagen production and encourage a faster recovery. We are excited to offer Ariessence pure PDGF+® alongside our other regenerative treatments.
What Is Ariessence PDGF?
Ariessence pure PDGF+ is a sterile topical solution built around platelet-derived growth factor, which the body uses to repair skin and other tissue. We apply it during and after treatments, such as microneedling and laser resurfacing, when your skin is most ready to absorb it.
This formula comes ready to use in a lab-made vial that contains only four ingredients: water, sodium acetate, hyaluronic acid and a bioidentical form of PDGF. The product is consistent from one visit to the next.
How Does Ariessence PDGF Work?
Platelet-derived growth factors are proteins released by platelets, the same blood cells that gather at a cut to start the healing process. Once released, they signal nearby cells to move toward the injured area, where they divide and produce new tissue. These proteins were first identified in the 1970s.
PDGF-BB, the specific form used in Ariessence, is the version most studied for skin and soft tissue repair. It attaches to receptors on fibroblasts, the cells that make collagen, and switches on their repair activity.
When PDGFs reach fibroblasts, they prompt them to produce more collagen and other supportive proteins that give skin its structure. It also draws healing cells toward the treated area and encourages the small blood vessels that feed new tissue. PDGF-BB has a history of use and is already the active ingredient in FDA-approved products that support healing in skin wounds, dental bone and gum tissue.
How Does Ariessence PDGF Differ From PRP?
Platelet-rich plasma uses your own blood, which a provider draws and spins in a machine to concentrate the platelets and growth factors before applying it to your skin. The amount of growth factor in PRP varies from person to person and even from one blood draw to the next. Ariessence does not involve a blood draw, and it delivers the same dose of PDGF every time. Those who dislike needles or want a more predictable treatment may prefer Ariessence.
What Are the Benefits of Ariessence PDGF?
- No Blood Draw: Because the growth factor is made in a lab rather than spun from your blood, there is no needle stick and no waiting while a sample is prepared.
- Consistent Strength Every Visit: Each vial carries a measured dose, so your provider knows exactly what is going onto your skin from one session to the next.
- Less Downtime: Growth factors support faster healing, which tends to shorten the redness and sensitivity that follow aesthetic work.
- A Short, Clean Ingredient List: With only four ingredients and no unnecessary additives, the formula lowers the chance of a reaction on freshly treated skin.
- Comfortable Application: Most patients feel only a mild tingle as the solution absorbs, and a numbing step keeps the paired treatment easy to tolerate.
- Pairs With Treatments You Already Want: It layers onto microneedling, radiofrequency microneedling and laser resurfacing, adding to your results without a separate appointment.
What Is Ariessence PDGF Used For?
Face and Neck
On the face and neck, Ariessence paired with microneedling may improve fine lines and rough texture, along with the appearance of large pores and dullness. It is common in these areas to have sun damage and early aging because of the amount of sun exposure and daily movement.
Scalp and Hair Thinning
When applied to the scalp alongside microneedling, PDGF may help stimulate follicles and improve circulation to the skin that supports healthy hair growth. If you have gradual thinning with follicles that are still active, this treatment may support fuller, healthier-looking hair.
Acne Scars and Texture Concerns
Raised or pitted scars form when skin heals unevenly after an injury like inflammatory acne or a cut. Sometimes too much collagen can form in response, and sometimes too little. PDGF may help the skin as it heals and recovers, alongside microneedling or laser treatments which stimulate collagen production to fill in pitted scars and smooth other texture irregularities.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Ariessence PDGF?
Good candidates for Ariessence are those who have skin that can heal normally after a treatment that creates microchannels. If your provider has already approved you for microneedling or laser treatments, you are likely a good fit for adding PDGF.
Your candidacy will also depend on your medical history, including any conditions that slow healing, autoimmune concerns, a tendency toward raised scars or a history of cold sores in the treatment area.
Age is rarely a consideration on its own. Patients from their twenties and up can undergo this treatment, as long as there is sufficient indication that it may be beneficial.
Who Should Avoid Ariessence PDGF?
Those with active skin infections or severe breakouts should wait until their skin settles in the treatment area to proceed with cosmetic treatments. We will also suggest you wait if you are pregnant or nursing. Certain conditions and medications can affect healing, so be sure to share your full history during your visit.
Ariessence PDGF With Microneedling
Microneedling uses a device with fine needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin. Those channels trigger your body’s repair response and open a path for products to reach into the skin. Applying Ariessence right after microneedling lets the growth factor travel through those channels while the skin is most receptive. The pairing may reduce redness and downtime while adding to the collagen-building effect of the needling. Together, these treatments may produce more visible improvement than either does alone.
Ariessence PDGF and Other Regenerative Treatments
Regenerative aesthetics is a broad category of treatments that includes other options such as exosomes and other growth factor serums, as well as platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). PRF is also taken from your blood, but spun at a lower speed to leave a mesh-like matrix in the solution that releases growth factors slowly. We offer several different options and recommend different treatment plans based on the patient and their goals.
What to Expect During Treatment
Before Your Appointment
Come into your appointment with clean skin, skipping makeup and heavy products the day of your session. You can help prevent bleeding during microneedling by avoiding alcohol and blood-thinning medications or supplements the day before your treatment. You can make your treatment more comfortable by coming in rested and hydrated.
During the Procedure
We will cleanse your skin before your treatment and apply a numbing cream for comfort, depending on the treatment you have chosen. The next step will be your laser or microneedling session, where we will treat the entire surface of your skin, focusing especially on areas that need more collagen production, like sections with more acne scarring or dullness. We will then apply Ariessence to the freshly treated skin. The entire session usually takes around an hour, depending on whether you need to wait for topical numbing to take effect.
After Your Appointment
Your skin may look pink or flushed for a day or two after your appointment. We will share simple aftercare steps with you to help your skin heal. At the top of our list of recommendations is sun protection, which should be applied every day. We also recommend using gentle, fragrance-free skincare products that are made for use after a cosmetic procedure. You can return to regular activities the same day.
Ariessence Results
Ariessence helps build your own collagen, which is a gradual process that continues developing for weeks after a session. You may notice smoother, brighter skin within the first week, but will likely see your full results after several months. Longevity of results is different for everyone based on their skin condition and how often they come in for additional treatments.
Ariessence PDGF FAQs
Does Ariessence PDGF hurt?
Microneedling and laser treatments can come with some sensations during treatment, like prickling or a feeling of heat or snapping against the skin. Ariessence is a topical treatment that does not involve pain, though some feel a tingle as it absorbs into the skin.
Is Ariessence PDGF safe for all skin types?
Ariessence is used on all types and tones of skin, including sensitive skin. The treatment we use beforehand will be customized based on your skin, and we will adjust all settings to you.
How much does Ariessence PDGF cost in Aledo, TX?
Pricing will depend on the treatment that Ariessence accompanies. Factors like the size of the area and the number of treatments in your plan will also impact your final cost. We will make sure you have an accurate estimate at your consultation before you make a decision.
How many Ariessence PDGF treatments will I need?
We will help you choose the number of treatments based on your skin goals and how severe your skin concerns are. Most people start with a series of three or four treatments with four to six weeks in between to let the skin heal. If you have deep scarring or thinning hair, we may recommend that you come in for more treatments.
Why Choose Aledo Empowered Wellness
Personalized Treatment Plans
We do not use a single formula for every patient. Your provider builds a plan around your skin, your history and what you want to change, then adjusts as your results come in. Our custom approach is central to how we practice and why our patients feel heard.
Locally Owned and Not a Franchise
As an independent practice rather than a franchise, we answer to our patients alone. This gives us the freedom to choose treatments like Ariessence on their merits and spend real time with you.
A Focus on Long-Term Health and Prevention
Our approach is centered around how you feel and function. We are passionate about fitness and preventive care and put all of our treatments within the broader framework of caring for your body.
Meet the Team at Aledo Empowered Wellness
The practice is led by Travis Mackenzie, MD, and Marisa Mackenzie, PA-C, who co-founded the business. Both have backgrounds in athletics, including football, track and field, martial arts and bodybuilding. Years of training and competition, coupled with the experience of owning and running a gym, reinforced the importance of health and wellness for the Mackenzies, and taught them how personal attention can change a person’s outcomes. They bring this perspective into their aesthetic and wellness care. When you visit, you work with providers who treat the person in front of them and take time to answer your questions.
Book an Ariessence PDGF Consultation in Aledo, TX
If you are curious whether Ariessence fits your skin goals, the next step is a conversation. During your consultation, we will explain your options and build a plan around the ways that you would like to improve your appearance and well-being. Call Aledo Empowered Wellness at 817-646-8935 or book online to get started.
