Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a form of regenerative medicine, which uses natural growth factors found in the blood. This technique can rejuvenate skin, reduce hair loss, and enhance other cosmetic procedures.

Platelet-rich plasma is simply blood that contains more platelets than normal. PRP injections are prepared by taking a sample of a patient’s blood and using a centrifuge device to concentrate the platelets within the plasma. The PRP solution is then injected directly into the skin, causing the release of growth factors that stimulate tissue regeneration in a specific area.

Since PRP injections use a patient’s own blood, it is considered safe and can be administered alone or used in conjunction with other treatments, such as microneedling (‘vampire facial’) or lasers. The results of PRP treatment are most noticeable after several months, and are not permanent. Patients may require additional treatments to maintain results.