PRP THERAPY

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy involves injections that use plasma and platelets taken from the person's blood to speed up healing in specific body areas such as joints or the skin. The two components of PRP include plasma, the liquid portion of the blood, and platelets. Platelets are important in healing as they contain growth factors that promote cell and tissue regeneration.

The patient undergoes a blood draw into a tube, which is then centrifuged to separate the red blood cells from everything else. The portion that is not red is called 'platelet-rich plasma'. PRP shots are safe as you receive your own platelet-rich plasma. PRP can be injected alone or in combination with other procedures such as microneedling.

Microneedling, a type of microdermabrasion, involves using a pen tool with many tiny needles, which create many punctures or tiny holes in the skin's surface. PRP can then be applied to the skin to infiltrate the holes, promoting collagen and elastin production. Microneedling with PRP can be used to treat acne or surgical scars, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, or stretch marks.