Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses injections of a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.
In this way, PRP injections use each individual patient’s own healing system to improve musculoskeletal problems.
PRP stimulates collagen and elastin production which thickens and tightens thinning skin, effectively smoothing wrinkles and fine lines. Because it boosts collagen, it’s also a great treatment for improving overall skin texture and tone. It’s particularly good for people who suffer from rosacea or acne.
PRP
It can be used for
- Vaginal rejuvenation
- ‘O’ shot
- ‘G’Shot
Face
- Vampire facial ( it can be used in conjunction with microneedling for Facial rejuvenation)
- Microneedling plus PRP for Hair loss
What is micro-needling with PRP?
Micro-needling with PRP is a cosmetic treatment that stimulates collagen production by rolling fine needles over the skin and applying platelets, which are one of the components of blood.
The addition of PRP from the blood may make micro-needling more effective. The liquid in blood is plasma, while platelets are solid. Platelets help blood clot, so they are vital for healing wounds and injuries. PRP is plasma in which the concentration of platelets is higher than that of other components of the blood.
A practitioner will take a blood sample and then use a spinning tool called a centrifuge to separate the PRP from the rest of the blood.
PRP contains proteins, including growth factors and cytokines. These proteins help skin tissue repair itself.
First, a practitioner will use a micro-needling tool to prick the skin, making tiny holes in the skin’s surface. They will then apply PRP to these tiny holes to encourage collagen production and cell reproduction.
Benefits
People may consider having micro-needling with PRP if they want to treat certain marks or blemishes on the body or face for cosmetic reasons. Practitioners may use micro-needling with PRP to treat:
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- acne scars
- surgical scars
- wrinkles and fine lines
- hyperpigmentation
- sun damage
- large pores
- uneven skin texture
The addition of PRP to micro-needling may speed up the healing process and stimulate skin renewal, potentially producing better results than micro-needling alone.
The benefits of adding PRP to micro-needling for acne scars.
In a trial of 50 people with acne scars, micro-needling with distilled water led to a 45.84% improvement in acne scars. Micro-needling with PRP improved acne scars by 62.20%. None of the participants reported any lasting side effects from the treatment.
Various studies showed that the addition of PRP to micro-needling:
improved acne scarring
provided higher patient satisfaction
decreased the amount of downtime that people needed after the procedure
Researchers still need further evidence to confirm these findings, however.
The number of treatments that a person receives will vary. People may need repeat treatments to see results from micro-needling with PRP. Larger scars or burns may take longer to respond to treatment.
If people are receiving PRP micro-needling treatment for signs of aging skin, they may wish to have repeat treatments.
Micro-needling with PRP can also take a few weeks to show results, as the body takes time to produce collagen. As a result, people can expect to keep seeing improvements in their skin in the weeks following their treatment.
People with acne scars may notice a gradual improvement in the skin in less than 9 months.
People usually respond well to micro-needling treatments and require only minimal recovery time. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, micro-needling “is safe for all skin colors.”