Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment |The Skin Clinic

What is PRP?

Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP is a byproduct of your own blood. Your blood is collected as it would be when you go in for a blood draw following your doctor’s visit. The plasma is then separated from your blood via a centrifuge which spins at a high speed. The plasma that is left over consists of platelets. These platelets contain growth factors which trigger cell reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration and healing. It was traditionally used in sports medicine and injected into the joints to help with tissue repair. Now it has gained quite a following and popularity in aesthetic medicine as it has been shown to help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation.

PRP for hair growth

One way is by injecting it into the scalp to stimulate hair growth. Our approach at The Skin Clinic is two-fold. First, we treat the scalp with radio frequency (RF) microneedling. This treatment also stimulates the healing cascade by introducing heat and creating microchannels in the skin. This signals platelets and its growth factors to the scalp to stimulate hair growth. Second, we topically apply the PRP to the scalp and then RF microneedle the scalp again. This approach is two treatments in one and is generally more tolerated than injection alone. It must be noted that for areas of large hair loss, the hair follicle is lost and cannot regrow again. Generally, 3 treatments are required and like all aesthetic treatments maintenance is important, usually twice yearly.

PRP for skin rejuvenation

Another way we can use PRP is by applying it topically to the skin following a CO2 laser resurfacing treatment, IPL photo facial, microneedling or RF microneedling. Precious collagen and elastin diminish as we age, more specifically, 1% of collagen is lost each year after our 20’s! This contributes to sagging skin, poor skin texture and wrinkles. PRP promotes healing and triggers cell production of collagen and elastin which leads to tissue regeneration. This improves the appearance of fine lines, loose skin, scars and skin texture. Following your treatment, it can be washed off after about 4 hours.

PRP with filler

PRP can also be delivered by injection. We mix PRP with filler, such as Restylane, and then inject these two together wherever the patient wishes to add volume. This is a great treatment because we not only add volume to the face with the hyaluronic filler but also stimulate your own cells to produce new collagen and elastin. This creates smoother, brighter, firmer looking skin.

PRP is a versatile and effective treatment that uses your own blood to stimulate cellular regeneration and tissue growth. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about this or any other procedures we offer. Come visit us at The Skin Clinic. Call or schedule an appointment online at www.themdskinclinic.com

Fillers are comprised of hyaluronic acid, which restores volume and improves the overall texture of the skin. As we age, we lose fat in the face, the muscle wears down and even the bone structure changes. This all contributes to an ageing face. In our youth, the face is shaped like an upside-down egg, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. As we age, this flip around. We become narrower up top having lost volume around the temples and wider at the bottom. This is because of the changes we mentioned above – loss of subcutaneous fat, muscle atrophy, and changes in bone structure.

When tackling volume loss, we start with the midface. It fills the cheeks, elevates the midface, and in doing so can improve the hollowing of the eyes and smooth the lines around the mouth. Filler can restore definition to the jawline. Not only can it plump the lips, but also restore its color and hydration too. Don’t forget the hands, always a dead giveaway of our age. The hands can also be filled, we use Restylane Lyft for this area. With the correct type of filler and amount used most won’t know what you’ve had done, just that you look rested, refreshed, youthful.

Prior to coming to the clinic there are a few things you should do to prepare. Avoid alcohol and Ibuprofen 48 hours prior to injection as this will minimize bruising. Of course, there still is a risk of bruising as we have hundreds of thousands of blood vessels in our face but taking this precaution will help. We locally anesthetize the area and in some, perform a nerve block. Other practices just use a topical anesthetic. We do not find this to be as effective. After your procedure you should avoid strenuous activity for a few days. Sleeping upright can help with swelling. Keeping hydrated and using a topical hyaluronic serum is great to support your treatment at home. By staying hydrated and using a good skin care regimen, we support and maintain our results following treatment.

We love Galderma’s Restylane line of fillers. Their line of fillers with XpresHAn technology integrates into the tissues and moves with the face keeping a natural look. We’ve included a list of Restylane’s line of filles and areas we like to use them:

Restylane Refyne – can be used anywhere on the face
Restylane Defyne – lower face such as nasal labial folds (laugh lines), chin
Restylane Contour – midface
Restylane Lyft – midface, temples, jawline, hands
Restylane – L – can be used anywhere on the face, lips
Restylane Kysse – lips, wrinkles around the mouth

We are happy to answer any questions you may have! Consultations are complimentary. Call or schedule online at themdskinclinic.com

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