Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) – regeneration and revitalization of your skin
Stunning, radiant, and glowing skin is the attribute of beauty. You religiously follow a proper skincare regimen, invest in often overpriced cosmetic products, avoid sunbathing and other environmental exposures, yet continually find yourself displeased with your skin condition and texture. Unfortunately, humans are complex organisms, and no matter what we do, we will not be able to escape the predestined biological foundation – aging and our unique genetic makeup.
In Harmony With Your Body
The skin aging process is nothing more than a gradual slowing down of the cell renewal. Our body, less efficient than in our dynamic youth, ceases to cope with independent cellular regeneration. Various treatments of aesthetic nature can effectively support the rejuvenating processes of our skin, including platelet-rich plasma therapy – a modern, minimally-invasive, and organic approach to regain your youthful appearance.
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma?
PRP treatment is a specific skin cell biostimulation method, which is based on obtaining platelet-rich plasma from the patient’s own blood. Over the past decade, the technique has been applied with exceptional success in reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, and dentistry. PRP therapy is especially useful in wound healing, bone tissue reconstruction, and therapeutic periodontal regeneration.
PRP treatment has found its way to the innovative world of aesthetic medicine, and ever since, holds its rightful place in natural skin rejuvenation. Platelet-rich plasma stimulates stem cells to multiply and encourages fibroblasts, connective tissue cells, to produce new collagen. The treatment provides long-lasting effects in the regeneration and revitalization of the facial skin. At the same time, PRP is entirely natural and biocompatible with your body, eliminating the risk of intolerance, allergies, and other immune reactions.
Platelet-rich plasma can be injected in various ways, using the classic mesotherapy technique or linearly along the wrinkles or folds of the skin. Platelet-rich plasma stimulates our body’s cells, giving them a signal for renewal and revitalization. The method works by activating the platelets contained in the plasma to produce specific growth factors.
So, what are the growth factors?
Cellular growth factors are small molecule-signaling proteins that belong to the group of cytokines. They occur naturally in the human body and are secreted by the immune system and skin cells, such as keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Cytokines exert their effects by attaching to receptors on the surface of target cells. The resulting mediator transmits a signal across the cell membrane and consequently initiates a cascade of various reactions. They stimulate cells to divide, grow, and differentiate, becoming an essential part of the skin layers’ regeneration and healing processes.
Growth factors have an abundance of tasks to tackle, including:
- stimulating tissue regeneration processes,
- supporting the process of angiogenesis – creating new blood vessels,
- they activate stem cells to multiply,
- they stimulate fibroblasts to produce new collagen.
All of these functions lead to the regeneration, renewal, and hydration of the skin. Since the aging process of our skin is associated with its reduced ability to produce collagen, administering the treatment with platelet-rich plasma promotes your skin to regain its youthful vitality, become smoother, more elastic, and visibly younger.
Am I the right candidate for the procedure?
PRP treatment is virtually risk-free and can be safely performed on anyone affected by the inevitable passage of time, genetic predispositions, extensive scarring, or the damage done by environmental exposure. The indications for Platelet-Rich Plasma procedure include:
- Tired, dry, dull skin without firmness,
- Signs of skin aging – folds, wrinkles, laxity, reduced skin density,
- Crow’s feet and dark circles under the eyes,
- Nasolabial folds,
- Neck, cleavage, hands,
- Excessive hair loss, male pattern baldness,
- Damaged hair that lack shine
- Acne scars
- After dermatological treatments and plastic surgery
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is intended mainly for patients whose skin requires intensive renewal and those who are looking for naturally-derived products or are susceptible to allergic reactions. It is an absolutely natural method and 100% biocompatible with your body, without the risk of intolerance, allergies, or other immune responses.
How can I benefit from the PRP treatment?
Among the vast benefits that PRP therapy provides, some of the most notable aesthetic effects include:
- rejuvenating, smoothing, and unifying the skin tone,
- improvement of skin elasticity, tightness, and density,
- remodeling of collagen fibers,
- improvement of blood supply, oxygenation, and nourishment of the skin,
- smoothing wrinkles and folds – volumetric bio-stimulating therapy for skin cells,
- acceleration of healing processes after aesthetic medicine treatments.
Tissue reconstruction begins approximately 48 hours after the first treatment. The first effects of the treatment with platelet-rich plasma are visible after two weeks. Improvement of skin tension, elasticity, volume, reconstruction of collagen fibers, and filling of fine wrinkles is usually best achieved after three consecutive treatments.
What can I expect during the procedure?
The treatment with platelet-rich plasma is relatively quick and uncomplicated. In the first phase, the doctor collects a small amount of your blood into specialized tubes, which are then spun in a centrifuge. Within a few minutes, the erythrocytes and leukocytes are separated from the plasma containing platelets. The obtained enriched plasma is the basis for the entire procedure. The organic preparation can be injected into the skin in various ways, using the classic mesotherapy technique or linearly along a wrinkle or skin fold.
The administration of plasma can be combined with other aesthetic medicine treatments, such as peelings, microdermabrasion, or laser procedures. Excellent results are also achieved in the treatment of scars and alopecia.
How often should I have PRP treatment performed?
The longevity and frequency of the treatment highly depend on your age and the condition of your skin. Young and middle-aged patients, due to the efficient repair mechanisms of the body, require fewer treatments to achieve good outcomes. As we age, the frequency increases. The schedule of your PRP procedures can be personalized to your unique needs, and for long-term optimal results, your doctor may recommend a booster treatment every once in a while.
PRP therapy for hair loss and its rejuvenation follows a slightly different pattern, consisting of repeated consecutive treatments distributed throughout a mutually agreed period of time. Although PRP is a wonderful and safe option for the majority of people, it’s essential to have realistic expectations regarding your results.