Platelets are one of the constituents of blood, as are red blood cells and white blood cells. Platelets have the main function of contributing to clotting but they also have the ability to release many growth factors that can be directed to a designated place in the body to speed up healing or regeneration processes. In aesthetic medicine, the properties of platelets are used to help rejuvenate the skin, treat dark circles and around the eyes, repair certain skin damage and accelerate healing following an ablative laser treatment.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is obtained by collecting a small amount of blood like that required for a standard laboratory test. The blood collected in the specially designed tube is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the components. Once centrifugation is complete, the PRP is collected and ready to be administered.
Depending on the desired treatment, PRP can be injected by different techniques and into different areas. For example, PRP can be administered by micro-needling, needle, or cannula. After the initial consultation, your treating professional will discuss with you the technique best suited to your needs.
PRP is an excellent treatment to improve skin quality and treat certain blemishes. It can be used in the place of your choice, for example on the face, décolleté, neck, hands, or any other area where you want to improve the quality of your skin. PRP for skin rejuvenation is an effective and very safe treatment that can treat the following conditions:
Our goal is to offer you a personalized, effective, and safe course of treatment that will achieve your best results. To begin, we will complete a thorough evaluation to determine whether PRP treatment is the best option for you, and to ensure that there are no contraindications to the procedure.
If you choose to proceed, our treating professional will perform a venipuncture in the crease of your elbow to take a small amount of blood. The specially designed tube will then be placed in a centrifuge for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, your treating professional will disinfect the treatment area. Depending on the area and the injection technique used, an anesthetic cream may be applied beforehand.
Once centrifugation is complete, the PRP will be extracted from the tube and prepared for injection. Different techniques can be used to administer PRP. Your treating professional will explain the best options for your specific needs.
The entire procedure is usually painless and takes about 45 minutes.
The number of sessions required depends on the problem to be corrected. An initial course of 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart is recommended. For deeper skin problems such as acne scars, it may be recommended to receive 6 to 8 sessions.
To maintain the results, maintenance treatments should be scheduled every 6-12 months.
Thanks to its regenerative properties, PRP is used to speed up healing which means that the recovery time for this treatment is short.
First days after treatment
During this period and until the skin heals completely, avoid applying irritating products - products containing acids, retinol, and perfumes - and cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser. A post-treatment moisturizer will be given to you on the day of treatment by your treating professional. You can apply it to the treated area 2-3 times a day until the skin heals completely. Once the skin is completely healed you can start your usual skincare routine again.