PRP is a cutting-edge, non-surgical procedure that uses your own plasma to rejuvenate and tighten the skin.
What Is PRP?
Our blood contains different components, including white cells, red cells, and platelets. Platelets are key in clotting blood, but they are also packed with proteins called growth factors. These growth factors are essential in healing injuries. PRP essentially harnesses the body's own healing system and jumpstarts it at the source. During a PRP treatment, a patient's blood will be drawn, similar to a routine blood draw. The vial of blood is then placed in a centrifuge, which separates the different components, leaving a highly concentrated solution of platelet-rich plasma (“PRP”). Once this platelet-rich plasma is isolated, it can be injected into the skin, where the platelets quickly get to work producing new collagen and encouraging cell turnover. PRP is often performed with microneedling to make it even more effective. Microneedling is a procedure that uses a small device with tiny, acupuncture-sized needles. This device is applied to the treatment area, creating micro-injuries that regenerate the skin during the healing process that follows. When microneedling is combined with PRP, the platelets can use the micro-injuries as direct pathways through the skin.
