PRP

SKIN REJUVENATION

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) also known as Plasma Rich in growth factors is the latest tendency in anti-aging. The treatment helps all the common aging signs in the skin specifically in the areas of the face, neck, hands, and other parts of the body. The advantage of PRP over other common anti-aging treatments like Botox is that it is a unique natural quality. The therapy uses the patient's own blood making the treatment hypoallergenic.

Benefits of PRP Treatment

Since PRP Treatment uses the patient’s own blood for rejuvenation, it poses little or no risk of infection or allergy.  It has the advantage of a longer duration of efficacy compared to other synthetic injectables, such as collagen.  Also, PRP Treatment as a short downtime and very minimal swelling, when compared to other invasive surgeries of the face.

Understanding PRP

Blood has red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.  Platelets contain proteins called growth factors, which, when released into the skin, will stimulate tissue repair or tissue building.  PRP therapy begins by harvesting your own platelets, isolating them and re-injecting them in a concentrated dose.

As an anti-aging treatment, PRP therapy can help grow collagen in the skin.  It is the Platelets that have the ability to stimulate the growth of fibroblast cells, which are responsible for collagen production.

Efficacy of PRP

The most common conditions for PRP therapy include: fine wrinkles around the eyes, nasolabial grooves, wrinkles on the lips, acne marks, wrinkles on the forehead, wrinkles on the neck, bags and dark circles under the eyes and loose and saggy skin.