Ariessance PDGF Skin Booster | Advanced Growth Factor Therapy
Growth factor skin rejuvenation delivered via microneedling and laser. No blood draw, no injections.
Your skin already knows how to regenerate. It does it every time a wound heals, recruiting proteins called growth factors to rebuild tissue from the inside out. Ariessance puts that same biology to work on aging, texture, and tone, delivering a concentrated dose of PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor) directly into the dermis during your microneedling or laser treatment.
At Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness, Dr. Jessie Cheung incorporates Ariessance as a precision add-on to existing treatment protocols, creating a deeper, more biologically active response than either treatment would achieve on its own.
The Protein Behind Your Skin's Ability to Heal Itself
PDGF stands for platelet-derived growth factor, a protein your body naturally produces whenever it needs to repair tissue. When skin is injured, platelets release PDGF to send a message to fibroblasts, the cells responsible for making collagen and elastin: start rebuilding.
Think of PDGF as your skin’s internal contractor. It doesn’t do the construction itself; it coordinates the cells that do.
In younger skin, this process is fast and efficient. Over time, growth factor production slows, which is part of why aging skin loses density, takes longer to heal, and gradually becomes thinner and less resilient. Ariessance delivers a concentrated, standardized dose of PDGF to the dermis to restart that signaling, prompting fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin the same way they would during natural healing.
Why a Serum Alone Isn't Enough
Growth factors are large molecules. Applied to the surface of intact skin, they simply sit there because there’s no pathway in. For PDGF to reach fibroblasts, it has to get past the outer skin barrier and down into the dermis, and that requires an assist.
Microneedling and laser treatments create that pathway. Both procedures create controlled, temporary microchannels in the skin. When Ariessance is applied during or immediately after, PDGF travels through those openings and reaches the cells it needs to activate.
With microneedling: Ariessance is applied when the microchannels are open and absorption is at its peak. Microneedling already stimulates collagen on its own; PDGF adds a second layer of biological signaling that deepens and extends those results.
With laser: After a fractional laser treatment, the skin is in active repair mode. Applying Ariessance at this stage supports that repair process, enhances collagen remodeling, and can reduce recovery time by helping the tissue rebuild more efficiently.
The science behind this pairing is what makes it work. Growth factor therapy without proper delivery is just skincare. Growth factor therapy through the right delivery method is a biologically meaningful treatment.
What Improves with Ariessance
Ariessance is a biostimulator. It works by amplifying your skin’s own regenerative activity, not by adding volume or covering up surface concerns. Over a series of treatments, patients see improvement in:
- Fine lines and early skin laxity
- Uneven texture and rough surface quality
- Dullness and loss of radiance
- Skin quality in areas affected by acne scarring
- Overall firmness and elasticity
- The durability of microneedling or laser results over time
Results build gradually because they depend on collagen synthesis, a biological process that takes weeks to develop. Most patients begin noticing changes two to four weeks after a session, with continued improvement over the following months.
How Ariessance Differs from a PRP Treatments
If you’ve heard of the “vampire facial” or PRP treatments, Ariessance operates on a similar principle but with a few meaningful differences.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) involves drawing your blood, spinning it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and applying or injecting the plasma back into the skin. It delivers a mix of growth factors, including PDGF, derived from your own biology. The benefit is that it comes from your own body. The limitation is that growth factor concentration varies from person to person and even session to session.
Ariessance delivers a standardized, consistent concentration of PDGF without a blood draw. For patients who want the regenerative benefits of growth factor therapy in a more streamlined experience, it’s a strong option. Dr. Cheung can help you determine which approach fits your goals and the treatment you’re receiving.
Who Benefits Most from This Treatment
Ariessance is a good fit for patients who are already scheduling a microneedling or laser treatment and want to get more from it. It makes particular sense for:
- Patients focused on improving overall skin quality: texture, tone, and firmness
- Anyone who wants to build on the results of a treatment series rather than starting over
- People interested in collagen stimulation who prefer to avoid injections or blood draws
- Those in their 30s, 40s, or beyond who are focused on long-term skin health and prevention
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Ariessance is built into your microneedling or laser session, not added as a separate appointment. Your treatment follows the standard protocol for whichever procedure Dr. Cheung is performing, with Ariessance applied at the stage where delivery is most effective.
Most patients complete three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Because collagen synthesis is a gradual process, results from each session continue to develop in the weeks following your appointment. Downtime and aftercare are the same as for your primary treatment.
Growth Factor Therapy, Applied with Purpose
Dr. Cheung evaluates every treatment addition against the same standard: does the science support it, and does it genuinely improve outcomes for patients?
Ariessance meets both. PDGF has a well-established role in tissue regeneration, and pairing it with procedures that create dermal access is a logical application of that science. As a board-certified dermatologist with deep training in skin physiology and wound biology, Dr. Cheung brings clinical judgment to these decisions that goes beyond treatment protocols. Growth factor therapy has long been used in medical contexts; using it precisely and intentionally in aesthetic care is where that expertise matters.
Add Ariessance to Your Next Treatment
Ariessance is available as an add-on to microneedling and laser treatments at Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness. To find out whether it’s right for your skin, or to include it in an upcoming appointment, reach out to the practice to speak with our team or schedule a consultation with Dr. Cheung.
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