What is Platelet rich plasma (PRP)?
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is concentrated blood plasma that contains approximately 3 to 5 times the number of platelets found in normal circulating blood. In addition, it contains platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), transforming growth factor (TGF) and other bioactive proteins that help in the rejuvenation of skin.
PRP is a facial rejuvenation treatment that uses your own plasma to stimulate collagen production and cell migration, allowing for the elimination of lines, folds, and wrinkles. Results from PRP therapy are natural looking and subtle, and they can last for as long as two years. What’s more, PRP is minimally invasive, has no risk of allergic reaction, and can be used to treat nearly any area of the body without risks of side-effects, making it ideal for patients who are not interested in or are not good candidates for injectable fillers.
How does PRP Rejuvenate the Skin?
The body cells which aid the tissue in healing and producing new cells are called Platelets. PRP is injected into targeted areas of the skin and then forms an environment which helps in growing collagen, regenerates the tissues and makes your skin smooth and tight. PRP softens wrinkles and creates skin texture and tone that is smoother, younger and better.
Precautions for PRP Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation
While PRP treatment engineers the total facial rejuvenation, there are certain checks which are to be made during and after the treatment
- Patient’s faces are to be iced once the treatment is done to prevent any bruises or burns inflicted at the areas where the injections have been implemented
- While any irritation or swelling is only temporary, icing helps in reducing the chances of such events
- Those who have sensitive skin should have a session with the doctors to iron out any side effects before, during or after the treatment
- Sensitive or not, PRP treatment involves micro-needling procedures which can inflict swelling and may even cause infection. Hence, it is necessary to have ample breaks between the treatments to give sufficient self-healing time to skin
- Avoid taking any other pills/drugs without prescription for atleast 7-20 days post treatment and always keep your doctor informed about it
- Avoid doing any heavy work either at work or at home. It would be best to take a day off for a couple of days post treatment is done
How does PRP for Hair Growth?
"Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair growth is a non-surgical treatment that involves injecting concentrated platelets and growth factors from a patient's own blood into the scalp to stimulate hair growth. The platelets contain various growth factors which can promote cell growth, angiogenesis, and tissue repair. "
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