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Microneedling with PRP is a medical skin-rejuvenation treatment that pairs microneedling — controlled micro-channels that switch on your own collagen — with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) spun from a small sample of your blood, applied into the fresh channels so its growth factors drive a stronger, faster repair. It’s often called a Vampire Facial. At Nu Image Medspa in Lutz, FL (3939 Cheval Blvd, off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval), it’s performed by our licensed medical estheticians — lead aesthetician Michelle Napoli (15+ years), Ava Moore and Emily Patrick — under the medical supervision of owner and Master Injector Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC, with 35+ years of combined experience.
It treats sun damage, acne scars, fine lines, large pores and crepey texture on the face, neck, décolletage and hands. A face session is $510, often done as a series of three; downtime is minimal (pink for about 24–72 hours), with a glow in days and collagen building for about 3 months. Serving Lutz, Cheval, Carrollwood, Northdale, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Call 813.949.3300.
Most skin concerns that bring people in here trace back to one thing: the sun. Years of high Florida UV break down collagen and elastin faster than the body rebuilds them, and that deficit is what shows up in the mirror — crepey texture, enlarged pores, brown sun spots, dullness, and fine lines that arrive earlier than they would in a cloudier state. Microneedling with PRP in Lutz, FL goes straight at that deficit: the microneedling tells your skin to lay down fresh collagen, and the PRP pours your own concentrated growth factors onto that repair to push it further.
That’s the part worth understanding — the PRP add-on isn’t a gimmick here. In a market where the underlying problem is depleted collagen rather than simply aging muscle, rebuilding the supply is exactly the job, and the growth factors in your platelets are the body’s own tool for it.
For a few days after treatment your skin is briefly more vulnerable, and the standard guidance is to stay out of direct sun and skip heavy sweat. That’s a tougher ask in a place with no overcast season: there’s no winter to recover under. Two practical things follow from that. First, the faster healing PRP tends to give you matters more here than up north. Second, timing and aftercare carry real weight — when you book, how diligently you protect the skin, and your SPF discipline are part of the result, not an afterthought.
It also means working around your water and workout schedule. Pools, the Gulf and lakes, plus heavy perspiration, are exactly what freshly micro-channeled skin doesn’t want for the first 24–72 hours. We help map the treatment around your week, not just your face.
Because a Lutz face logs far more bright, sweaty days than most, dosing, needle depth and the number of sessions are calibrated to your sun history and skin — not a generic template. The goal is the Nu Image standard: smoother, brighter, more even skin that still looks like you, just rested.
The treatment combines two steps that reinforce each other — one mechanical, one biological — with no cutting and no general downtime.
A medical microneedling device passes over the skin and creates thousands of microscopic channels. Your body reads these as tiny, controlled injuries and switches on its wound-healing response — producing fresh collagen and elastin, the proteins that firm and smooth the skin. This is the same collagen-induction process that improves texture, pores and scarring on its own.
Before or during treatment, we draw a small vial of your blood and spin it in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma — the fraction packed with growth factors. That PRP is applied to the freshly channeled skin (and, when indicated, injected), so the micro-channels carry those growth factors deep, where they amplify collagen production and speed healing. Because the plasma is your own, there’s no allergy or rejection risk.
The nickname “Vampire Facial” comes from that second step — microneedling paired with your own PRP. The areas we treat most are the face, neck, décolletage and the backs of the hands, the zones that broadcast sun aging earliest.
For a fuller refresh, microneedling with PRP layers well with other work: chemical peels or dermaplaning for surface tone, IPL photofacial for stubborn sun spots and redness, or Botox® and dermal fillers for expression lines and lost volume. For deeper acne scarring, your provider may also discuss Fraxel® laser resurfacing. The right combination is mapped to your skin at the consultation.
| Best for | Sun damage & uneven tone, acne scars & texture, fine lines, large pores, crepey neck/décolletage, dull skin |
|---|---|
| How it’s done | Medical microneedling + PRP spun from your own blood, absorbed through the fresh micro-channels |
| Treatment areas | Face, neck, décolletage and the backs of the hands |
| Typical cost (Lutz) | $510 per face session · often a series of 3 · see monthly specials |
| Sessions | 1 for a refresh; a series of ~3 (about 4 weeks apart) for scars & sun damage |
| Downtime | Minimal — pink/flushed like a mild sunburn for ~24–72 hours |
| Results | Glow in days; collagen builds over weeks, peaking around 3 months · lasting, with maintenance |
| Performed by | Michelle Napoli, lead medical aesthetician (15+ yrs), & Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC · medically supervised |
Pricing is approximate and confirmed at your complimentary consultation. Plans vary by individual skin and goals. Ask about current specials and flexible payment plans.
Every plan is custom-mapped to your skin, sun history and goals. The concerns we treat most include:
The Florida signature: dullness, rough patches and uneven tone from years of UV. Fresh collagen plus growth factors help even and brighten the skin.
Face · neck · chest
Rolling and boxcar acne scars and rough texture soften as the micro-channels remodel and PRP drives deeper repair — usually a series.
Series of ~3
Builds collagen to smooth early lines and crepiness — a rebuilding approach that pairs well with Botox® for expression lines.
Collagen induction
Refines the look of enlarged pores and restores a healthy glow by boosting cell turnover and collagen in the upper layers of the skin.
Glow & refinement
Crepey skin on the neck, chest and the backs of the hands shows sun aging early — and responds well to the collagen boost PRP adds.
Off-face areas
Lighter depth around the delicate under-eye area for crepiness and tone. For hollowing, your provider may suggest tear trough filler.
Low-depth zone
Not sure whether microneedling, PRP or a combination is right for your skin? A quick consultation maps it out — with pricing confirmed up front.
Most healthy adults who want a stronger, faster result than microneedling alone — for acne scars, sun damage, fine lines or crepey texture — are good candidates for microneedling with PRP in Lutz, FL. Because PRP comes from your own blood, a brief medical screen matters as much as the skin assessment — both of which our experienced, medically supervised team handles before you book.
Not sure if PRP is right for you? A quick consultation covers both the skin and the medical side — with a plan matched to your skin type and sun history.
Both treatments use the same collagen-induction trigger. Adding PRP puts your own growth factors into the fresh channels — more fuel for sun damage, acne scars and deeper repair. Microneedling alone is a solid, lower-cost option for maintenance and mild texture. Your provider recommends the right call for your skin.
| Microneedling alone | Microneedling + PRP | |
|---|---|---|
| Collagen | Channels switch it on | Same trigger, boosted |
| Best for | Maintenance, mild texture | Sun damage, acne scars |
| Healing | Standard pink flush | Faster — growth factors |
| Uses your PRP | No | Yes — no allergy risk |
| Downtime | Minimal — pink/flushed ~24–72 hrs | |
This is a medical treatment, not a spa facial: your blood is drawn, spun in a centrifuge, and applied to freshly opened skin. Sterile blood handling, the right PRP concentration and precise needle-depth control are clinical skills earned over years — which is why your treatment is in the hands of our experienced, licensed medical estheticians and a board-certified nurse practitioner, not a quick-stop studio.
Lead Medical Aesthetician · 15+ Years
Michelle is Nu Image’s lead medical aesthetician, with 15+ years caring for Tampa Bay skin and a following that treats her like family. Her results come from deep skincare knowledge, constant continuing education and a genuinely personal approach — many clients have her on text. That experience is what lets her read your skin type and sun history and tailor the treatment to your goals.
Licensed Medical Esthetician · Laser & Skin
Ava holds Florida licenses as both a Facial Specialist and an Electrologist/Laser Professional. She pairs current skin science with an accurate read of your Fitzpatrick skin type, specializing in acne care, chemical peels, microneedling and customized facials — all with an honest, no-pressure approach.
Licensed Medical Esthetician · Lash & Skin
A Licensed Medical Esthetician and Lash & Brow Specialist with 5+ years in the industry, educated at the Aveda Institute Nashville. Known for warmth and meticulous attention to detail, Emily builds customized skincare treatments that leave clients feeling like the best version of themselves.
Owner · Nurse Practitioner · Master Injector
Susan founded Nu Image in 2006 and has specialized in aesthetics since 2004. A Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) trained at George Washington University — with a clinical background running from the National Institutes of Health to surgical ICU — she holds the Diamond-status Master Injector designation and provides the medical oversight every treatment here runs under. She has trained many of the injectors working across Tampa Bay.
We assess your sun damage, scarring, texture and goals, then plan your areas and how many sessions you’ll need.
A quick blood draw is spun in-office to concentrate your PRP while we cleanse the skin and apply numbing cream.
Controlled micro-channels across the area, with your PRP applied so the growth factors absorb deep. About 45–60 minutes.
Pink for 24–72 hours, glow within days, collagen building for weeks — with a review and your next session as needed.
We’re centrally located on Cheval Blvd, an easy drive from across the area. Tap your neighborhood for directions and local details.
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Drive times are approximate — check live directions for your exact route. Free on-site parking at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558.
It’s a medical skin-rejuvenation treatment that pairs microneedling — controlled micro-channels that switch on your own collagen — with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) spun from a small sample of your blood, applied into the fresh channels so its growth factors drive a stronger, faster repair. It’s often called a Vampire Facial. At Nu Image Medspa in Lutz, FL, it’s performed by our experienced medical team — lead aesthetician Michelle Napoli and Master Injector & Nurse Practitioner Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC — under medical supervision.
It’s priced per session and per area, $510 for the face. Sun damage and acne scarring are often treated as a series of about three sessions spaced roughly four weeks apart. Microneedling without PRP costs less. Your exact plan and price are confirmed at your complimentary consultation, and we run new specials every month.
Both rely on the same collagen-induction trigger. Adding PRP delivers your own concentrated growth factors into the fresh micro-channels, which can speed healing and boost collagen — so it tends to do more for sun damage, acne scars and deeper texture work. Microneedling without PRP is a solid, lower-cost option for routine maintenance and mild texture. Your provider recommends which fits your skin and goals.
Sun damage and uneven tone, acne scars and rough texture, fine lines and early wrinkles, enlarged pores, crepey skin and overall dullness. It’s performed on the face, neck, décolletage and the backs of the hands — the areas that show sun aging earliest in Florida.
Many clients see a glow within a few days. Collagen remodeling builds over the following weeks and keeps improving for about three months, which is when before-and-after comparisons are most telling. A single session refreshes the skin; a series of about three, spaced roughly four weeks apart, is typical for acne scars and sun damage.
Downtime is minimal. Numbing cream keeps it comfortable; afterward the skin is pink and feels like a mild sunburn for roughly 24–72 hours, and the PRP can help shorten that. Avoid direct sun, heavy sweat, pools and makeup for the rest of the day and follow your aftercare plan.
Yes. Needle depth is dialed down for thin skin such as the under-eye area and adjusted up for thicker zones. The neck, décolletage and backs of the hands are common add-on areas because they show sun aging and crepey texture early. For under-eye hollowing, your provider may suggest tear trough filler.
Because the PRP is made from your own blood, there’s no risk of allergy or rejection. The safety that matters most is technique — sterile blood handling, correct concentration and needle-depth control — which is why it should be performed by an experienced, licensed, medically supervised team rather than with an at-home roller.
We’re at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School — serving Lutz, Carrollwood, Northdale, Cheval, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Free on-site parking. Call 813.949.3300 to book.