Platelet-Rich Plasma - Why You Need This Now
Platelet-rich plasma is becoming a go-to treatment for many health reasons. This treatment, using one's own blood, is usedfor joint and bone injuries, skin rejuvenation, and also hair loss. Platelet-rich plasma, also referred to as PRP, is high inplatelets which is known to promote healing, cell rejuvenation, and tissue regeneration.
That being said, PRP could be a great answer to your skin and hair concerns. These injections may also be added to other services to maximize results. Keep reading to learn more about how you can be treated with your own blood!
What is platelet-rich plasma?
PRP consists of two substances. Plasma, which is the liquid portion of your blood; and platelets which are blood cells that significantly contributes to healing. It simpler terms, PRP is your own blood with concentrated platelets.
How does PRP work?
A PRP injection begins with a blood draw by your clinician. The blood sample is then put through a machine called a centrifuge. This will spin the blood tube to separate the parts of whole blood into red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Then the platelet-rich plasma is collected to be injected where needed.
Not all PRP treatments are equal. What sets the PRP treatments at Forever Young Solutions apart from the rest, is the system that is used. The blood collected is strategically spun to maximize the concentration of platelet production, thus making the solution far more effective. Up to 6.7 times more effective to be exact.
What makes PRP so effective?
One of the best parts of a PRP injection is that it comes from your own body. Platelet-rich plasma is jam-packed with growth factors from your own body. These growth factors stimulate cells to reproduce and repair in a similar manner to stem-cells. This is why PRP injections are able to be used for a variety of issues.
PRP injections are routinely used in the medical field for injuries, and chronic and acute conditions. However, it is growing significantly in the world of medical spas being used as a treatment for skin issues such as sagging skin, hyperpigmentation, and scars. Due to the growth factors and healing abilities, PRP injections are also effective is stimulating dormant hair folicles aiding in the prevention of hair loss as well as stimulating hair growth.
PRP Treatments and what to expect
For best results, it's recommended to have a series of three PRP injection treatments, with one month in between in each treatment. After that, a maintenance treatment every six months is recommended.
PRP as an additive
If you are looking for specific results for a skin concern, it may be beneficial to add a PRP injection to another service. Speak to your provider regarding your treatment plan to see if a platelet-rich plasma injection is right for you.
For example, if you are looking for a more effective facial to stimulate a lifting effect, PRP can be added to a micro-needling service to stimulate maximum collagen stimulation. This is also referred to as a Vampire facial or Vampire facelift.
For more information on how Platelet-rich plasma may benefit your skin and/or hair concerns, call and speak to your provider at FYS.
Until next time...
~FYS team
