What is PRP?
A type of regenerative medicine that uses your own platelets and fibrins to rejuvenate the skin
HIistory
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Used by surgeons over the past 7-10years to speed up soft tissue healing from sports injuries as well as to treat burn victims and patients with severe ulcers.
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It is also used as an adjunct to implant therapy in dentistry.
How?
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A fraction of blood (20-50cc) is drawn up from the individual patient into a syringe.
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The blood is spun down in a special centrifuge to separate its components and PRP is extracted out.
- The extracted PRP which is rich in growth factors is the injected into the area to be treated.
Mechanism Of Action
- PRP injected into damaged area
- Triggers the healing cascade
- New collagen forms
Indications
- Wrinkles
- Fine lines
- Scars
- Volume loss
- Rough skin texture
Benefits
- No allergies
- Minimal down time
- Safe with minimal risk
- Short recovery time
- Natural looking results
- No general anaesthesia is required
- Less invasive than plastic surgery
- Fast procedure( 30-45 minutes)
- Lasts 18-24 months after one course of treatment
- Anti allergy
Contraindications
- Acute and chronic infections
- Skin diseases (e.g. SLE, Porphyria)
- Cancer/Chemotherapy
- Severe metabolic and Systemic disorders
- Abnormal platelet function
- Chronic liver pathology
- Anti-coagulation therapy
- Underlying sepsis
- Systemic use of steroid within 2 weeks of procedure
- Pregnant/breastfeeding
Possible Risks (all are temporary)
- Pain or itching
- Bleeding or bruises
- Swelling or infection
- Redness
Rusults
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Subtle, with visible result in the injected area over a 3-5 weeks and continue to improve over next 3-6 months.
- Usually lasts 18-24 months (after a course of treatment - 4 times)
