Platelet Rich Plasma PRP
What is PRP?
Platelet Rich Plasma or more commonly known as PRP is a revolutionized process to initiate the healing process of the body. This substance is generally injected into a concentrated area in order to rejuvenate the skin cells. Plasma is one of three components of blood and it helps in blood clot while bleeding. It also has proteins that promote the cell growth.
PRP therapy concentrates on the growth factor of cells of damaged tissues, thus enhancing the healing process. Different studies have come up with the benefits of PRP for improving the tissue repairing power of the body and for healing soft tissue.
Application
Since the PRP process initials the natural growth of cells, it works in many ways and helps to repair damaged areas of the body. It can be used for healing the skin, acne, stretch marks, and more. Let’s take a look at its benefits.
For Skin Rejuvenation
Though PRP is mainly used by athletes to repair their injured tendons and tissues faster
Acne Scars
Acne scars happen mainly because of too much or too less production of the collagen of the skin.
Wrinkles
PRP helps in self-reparation of the body by allowing the skin cells to regenerate the new layer of the skin tissue.
Scars
It can heal the deep-pigmented scar, hyper-pigmented scar or shallow scar
Under Eye Dark Circles
Many dermatologists suggest PRP for under eye dark circle.
Stretch Marks
It enhances the collagen production that replaces the dead cells with the new ones
Open Pores
PRP treats the large pours very well as it promotes the regeneration of the skin cells
PRP for Hair Loss
Well, there are many benefits to talk about and these are:
- Firstly, it is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure. This means that people don’t have to go through any pain or agony during the treatment. Professionals take extreme care during the procedure and ensure that patients don’t feel any discomfort in the course of the therapy.
- Secondly, it’s extremely simple and flexible. As it uses the blood of the candidate, it minimizes risks and hence, there’s hardly any complications.
- Thirdly, Recovery period is way quicker. Unlike traditional procedures, people can treat hair loss and return back to normalcy at the earliest. It’s an outdoor procedure hence no question of overnight stay.
Further to these advantages, PRP therapy helps to restore lost confidence. With faster healing and more re-growth in a short while, people get boosted up, become more hopeful and positive in life and develop a better personality.
Ways by which Platelet Rich Plasma Blood helps in re-growing hair
Besides helping in blood clot, plasma in blood works well in:
- Fostering hair growth, thanks to the innumerable proteins contained in it. All such proteins serve as excellent growth factors for hair
- Platelets when injected into the scalp, stimulates the follicles and results in re-growth of hair in higher amount.
- It also heals internal injuries, if any, that might prevent hair growth. Platelets possess healing power and can therefore cure affected follicles and boost the growth of scalp hair.
PRP Treatment Acne scar
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment is a new form of skin rejuvenation that helps to improve the acne scars effectively. The procedure is done by injecting a special gel-like substance into the acne scar regions which contains elements rich in growth factor which is prepared from your own blood.
A blood sample is taken from the patient and is spun in a centrifugation system to identify PRFM (Platelet-rich Fibrin Matrix). After this, red and white blood cells are removed from the sample so that the Platelet-rich Fibrin Matrix can be extracted. The PRFM is rich in growth factors that have regenerative properties and facilitate wound healing, reproduction of collagen and elastin at the area in which it is injected.
PRP Skin Needling for Stretch Marks
PRP skin needling for stretch marks works in exactly the same way as the very popular PRP facials and PRP skin rejuvenation. The procedure uses the healing power of your own blood to help rejuvenate your skin. PRP, platelet rich plasma, uses growth factors within your own blood to encourage the production of elastin and collagen and the regeneration of skin cells to help tackle a range of common conditions.
We draw a small amount of blood, like a blood test. We prepare the blood for use in a centrifuge and concentrate the blood plasma for maximum healing potential. We then apply the PRP solution to the affected area using a specialist microneedle. The device ensures the PRP solution can enter the skin and begin working right away. After the treatment, we apply a red LED light to the treated area. This helps reduce the inflammation and accelerate the healing of the skin. As appointments take around 30-45 minutes, you can have a procedure in your lunch hour, before or after work or at any time you choose!
The vast majority of recipients experience minimal discomfort and redness
Benefits and Uses
This therapy is very effective treating the injured tendons, especially when the natural healing power gets affected. Though many studies are required to determine the effect of the PRP process, it gains a huge success in some medical treatments and has already been adopted by many people.
It promises to provide a permanent solution to patients and it also improves the natural healing power of the body. Our blood has three components – red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets and plasma, of which platelet and plasma present in 1%. Our body uses this substance whenever an injury happens in the tissue. It initiates the repairing process by attracting the stem cells to the affected area.
Injecting PRP into the injured tissue means that you are boosting the natural healing process of the area. It has proven best in case of treating damaged ligaments, tendons, and joints. To get the best result from this therapy, platelets must be separated from the blood and this solution should be injected in the affected part of the body
Treatment steps
PRP treatment includes so many steps, starting from drawing of blood from patient’s body to preparing the injection to place it to the damaged part.
Blood is taken from the patient’s arm and there is a certain limit of blood to be drawn as per the authentic process.
A centrifuge machine processed the blood.
A doctor or a specialist in this field prepares the substance for the injection.
The affected area needs to be cleaned before the treatment.
Doctors numb the affected area prior to the procedure.
In case of using ultrasound, proper steps should be maintained. First, the gel is applied on the affected skin where the ultrasound probe will be pressed to get the image of the skin.
Patients should feel relaxed during the procedure. This will make the treatment painful for them.
Doctors inject the solution in a small amount to the affected area using a syringe and a needle.
The injected area is covered with the bandage.
Some side effects may appear in response to the biological response to the injected plasma and it may stay for 3 to 5 days.