What are PRP Treatments?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that involves taking a sample of a patient's blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then injecting this concentrated plasma back into the patient. Platelets are a component of blood that play a role in clotting and contain growth factors that are thought to promote healing.

PRP therapy is used in various medical fields, including orthopedics, sports medicine, and dermatology, among others. It is used to promote healing in injuries such as tendonitis, muscle sprains, and ligament injuries, as well as to improve skin texture and hair growth in cosmetic procedures.

PRP for Hair Restoration

This procedure is suited for causes of hair thinning in both males and females. Benefits of the procedure include:

Increases blood supply to hair follicle
Increases diameter of the hair shaft to produce thicker hair
Helps to trigger growth phase in the hair follicle
Reduces hair loss and excessive shedding
Strengthen inactive hair follicles

PRP for Skin Health - Face

This procedure is suited for both males and females who want to keep their skin young and healthy. Benefits of the procedure include:

Improves skin tone
Reduces fine lines and blemishes
Reduces scars
Improves skin color
Reduces acne and skin damage
Improves under eye skin crackling

How Does it Work?

Blood Collection: A small amount of the patient's blood (usually around 30-60 milliliters) is drawn from a vein in the arm, similar to a routine blood test.
Centrifugation: The blood sample is then placed in a centrifuge, a machine that spins rapidly to separate the different components of blood. This process separates the platelets from other blood cells and plasma.
Platelet Concentration: After centrifugation, the platelet-rich plasma is extracted, which contains a higher concentration of platelets than normal blood.
Preparation for Injection: Sometimes, the PRP is activated with substances like calcium chloride or thrombin to release growth factors from the platelets.
Injection: The concentrated PRP is then injected into the affected area, such as a joint, tendon, muscle, or skin, under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance in some cases.
Healing Process: The growth factors and other bioactive proteins in the PRP promote tissue repair and regeneration, potentially accelerating healing and reducing pain and inflammation.
Follow-up: Depending on the condition being treated, multiple PRP injections may be required over a period of weeks or months.

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