PRP is one of the most natural rejuvenation treatments available.
It is well known that our blood plasma contains many factors essential for cell survival, such as nutrients, vitamins, hormones, electrolytes and proteins. Platelets from our blood provide Growth Factors that are essential in injury repair and new collagen production.
This treatment involves collection of your blood (11-22 ml), which is placed in a centrifuge to separate plasma with platelets from red cells. The plasma portion is then injected into the skin
using a syringe with a tiny needle, with face/neck rejuvenation requiring nearly a hundred injections. This treatment is very powerful for stimulation of new collagen production and skin rejuvenation.
Indications for PRP include fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, skin laxity (particularly of the eyelids and periorbital area), dark circles under the eyes, scar healing, and hair loss (alopecia).
We do not provide PRP injections for Musculo-skeletal indications.
This treatment is done with the aid of a very strong numbing cream to reduce discomfort. Minor bruising and skin swelling is common, justifying a Friday evening or Saturday morning appointment to allow for 48-hour recovery.
Results of PRP treatment are very subtle as skin rejuvenation happens slowly over a few weeks. For the best results, 3-4 treatments at least 4-6 weeks apart a year are needed.
PRP can be combined with microneedling in one treatment. In the US, this treatment is called a vampire facial.