Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
How it works:
1. Blood Extraction: A small sample of the patient’s blood is drawn, usually from the arm.
2. Centrifugation: The blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate its components:red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma. The plasma is what contains platelets and growth factors.
3. Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparation: The portion rich in platelets is extracted. This plasma contains growth factors that can accelerate tissue repair and healing.
4. Injection: The PRP is then injected into the specific area needing treatment.
Benefits of PRP:
– Accelerates tissue regeneration and healing, so it can be beneficial for scar reduction, especially in cases of acne scars or post-surgical scars.
– For skin rejuvenation or facial anti-aging effects it stimulates collagen production, which leads to smoother, tighter skin, reduced wrinkles, and improved skin tone.
– The growth factors help reduce inflammation.
– Uses the patient’s own blood, reducing the risk of allergic reactions or infections.
– Minimally invasive procedure that only requires a blood draw and injections. This means very short significant downtime and quick recovery.
– In dermatology, Hair Restoration PRP is often used to treat hair loss. It can stimulate hair follicle growth, improve hair thickness, and slow down hair thinning in conditions like androgenic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness).
Procedure Time
1 Hour
Discomfort
Moderate
Downtime
12 Hours
Result seen
1-2 Days
Treatment Needed
1-4 sessions
Lasting
4-6 months