What is Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP)?
Blood, also called plasma, contains red cells, white cells and platelets. The platelets are known for their importance in clotting blood. However, platelets contain numerous proteins called growth factors, which are very important in the healing of injuries, facial rejuvenation and hair growth. Basically, PRP contains 5-10 times more platelets than what is typically found in blood.
How is Platelet Rich Plasma prepared?
A sample of blood is drawn from the patient and spun. The platelets are separated from other blood cells and their concentration is increased during centrifugation.
What are the benefits of PRP therapy?
Natural skin rejuvenation (natural facelift), which improves uneven skin tone, photo-aging, acne scars, traumatic scars, hyper-pigmentation and stretch marks. In additional, PRP injections are safe, non-surgical treatment widely used for treatment of chronic injuries, pain, arthritis, cartilage repair, bone repair, tendon & muscle injuries.
Also, PRP procedure is known to treat alopecia or hair loss.
How is the procedure done?
For skin treatments and hair growth, the non-invasive automated Micro- Needling is utilized to enhance skin absorption and deep penetration of PRP. Also, PRP is injected into injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints to stimulate healing and repair.
What are side effects to PRP?
The side effects to PRP are rare. However, patient may experience pain in the injured area for 24 hours up to 2 weeks post treatment. Facial redness may last 2-4 days after skin treatments. In some patients facial redness heal completely in 24 hours.
What are known contraindications to PRP therapy?
Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), anticoagulant therapy (Coumadin/Warfarin, Plavix, Aspirin, etc,.), active infection, tumor, metastatic disease, pregnancy and cancer.
How long is the procedure?
The procedure takes 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the area treated.
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