¿WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy also known as PRP has been utilized in aesthetic medicine around the world to rejuvenate and slow down the aging process. This refers to mesenchymal and epithelial rejuvenation by application of the patients own enriched autologous plasma. Recently, PRP has been pioneered for facial rejuvenation in select patients with chronological aging and solar damage .tors.
PRP is the source of concentrated platelet content present in blood. Apart from assisting blood clotting, platelets also release growth factors that assist the human body to repair itself by stimulating cells to regenerate new tissue. Using the patient’s enriched plasma permits the body to heal faster and more efficiently. Using patients own plasma, this procedure is safe and there is no danger of disease transmission.
¿HOW DOES IT WORK?
Blood is a liquid (plasma) that contain red and white blood cells, and platelets. Platelets help clot blood and also contains hundreds of proteins called growth factors, important in the healing of injuries.
Platelet rich-plasma has 5 to 10 times more platelets that what is typically found in blood. The concentrations of platelets- and growth factors’ can potentially regenerate tissue.
¿HOW IS THE PROCEDURE?
To start the procedure, blood is drawn from the patient like any other ordinary blood draw. The sample is then placed in a special centrifuge, which is used to separate the blood into layers. Within minutes, the PRP portion of the blood, containing platelets, cytokines and growth factors is extracted into a syringe for injection at the point of injury, or area of the body being attended to. The separated PRP portion of the blood consists of more platelets than regular blood.
This platelet-rich plasma is then injected directly into the wounded or diseased body tissue, releasing growth factors and stimulating the production of reparative cells. Ultrasound imaging is used to ensure its precise placement in the tissue. The entire process takes about 30 minutes.
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It works by increasing the thickness of the most superficial layer of the skin, improving the appearance of wrinkles, scars and stretch marks.
areas you can treat
It can be applied to any area of the skin on the face and body, as well as the scalp. Its indications are skin rejuvenation, hair loss, treatment of stretch marks and scars, skin flaccidity.
downtime
Although some patients may experience some redness, tenderness and swelling for a day or two, these side effects will be minimal and should subside very quickly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In general, 3 sessions with one month intervals are required to achieve optimal results. For maintenance, a session every 6 months is recommended.
It is a very safe treatment since the blood used is extracted from the patient himself. It is therefore a simple and ambulatory procedure that should always be applied by medical professionals.
It can be applied to any area of the skin on the face and body, as well as the scalp.
The results of your PRP treatment will emerge gradually and over time. Within a few weeks, your skin will appear more hydrated, and you’ll see visibly improved tone and texture. Within three to six weeks, new collagen and blood vessels will grow, and within three to six months, you’ll see a substantial reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. A long-lasting facial rejuvenation treatment, you can expect the full results of your PRP treatment to endure for up to one and a half years.
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