Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Our procedures using Platelet-Rich Plasma or PRP uses a part of your plasma that contains a high concentration of platelets and other substances and growth factors compared to ordinary blood. This extracted plasma contain alpha granules, growth factors, chemokines, and adhesion molecules. These can stimulate improved wound healing and repair and used in Dermatology for rejuvenation, wound healing, hair restoration and others.

 
Platelet Rich Plasma

Where can this be used?

PRP has shown substantial evidence in rejuvenation, acne scars, and even hair restoration. In the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine in Oxford, PRP significantly improved wound healing in chronic and acute ulcers and ulcers in diabetes and leprosy.

 
 
How is PRP performed

How is PRP performed?

Your dermatologist will extract 10-20mL of blood. We put it through a machine and add different agents (depending on the intended purpose). This is then administered by injecting into the skin into the face, neck, or scalp in a controlled manner, at varying depths and amounts.

You may see PRP is also sometimes applied by using microneedling, often called a “vampire facial”. This method uses relatively thin, shallow needles and deposits a greatly reduced amount of the plasma into the dermis. Although used for select cases, our full PRP treatment is only done by manually injecting it into the skin to ensure optimal results.

Is PRP safe

Is PRP safe?

PRP is very safe when done correctly. Because a portion of your own blood is used (autologous), there is little risk for allergic reaction to the PRP itself. However, allergy to some components other than the plasma has been documented. So proper consultation with an experienced dermatologist is important.

References:

1.       Hesseler M, Shyam N. Platelet-rich plasma and its utility in medical dermatology: A systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2019;81(3):834-846.

2.       Hesseler M, Shyam N. Platelet-rich plasma and its utility in the treatment of acne scars: A systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2019;80(6):1730-1745.

3.       Latalski M, Walczyk A, Fatyga M, Rutz E, Szponder T, Bielecki T, Danielewicz A. Allergic reaction to platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Medicine. 2019;98(10):e14702.

Image credits: Imelda Cervantes, MD; Atikah Akhtar*, Pranidchakan Boonrom

IMPORTANT

To maintain the highest standards in safety and patient care, only our board-certified dermatologists determine if Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections are right for you, and only after a face-to-face consultation.

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