What is PRP?
A type of regenerative medicine that uses your own platelets and fibrins to rejuvenate the skin
HIistory
  • 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.
  • It is also used as an adjunct to implant therapy in dentistry.
How?
  • A fraction of blood (20-50cc) is drawn up from the individual patient into a syringe.
  • 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
  • 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)