Recently, PRP treatment has become popular in the medical and cosmetic industries. PRP treatment, also called platelet plasma treatment. This treatment uses your blood to promote healing. It can be used for treating tissue damage, sport injuries, skin conditions and even hair thinning. Since this is a non-surgical treatment, there are fewer risks involved with no downtime, making it a great choice for many individuals. Just after 4-5 sessions, you will notice improvements in your skin or body.
What Can Plasma Rich Protein Treatment Treat?
Here are some of the conditions treated by platelet plasma rich treatment.
Hair Loss
Plasma rich protein treatment can treat hair thinning and hair loss problems as well.
Ideal candidates for hair PRP may be:
- Men and women experiencing hair thinning or balding severely.
- People who are suffering from alopecia.
- People over 18 years old.
- Individuals who are facing hair loss due to stress or depression.
- People who have experienced hair loss just recently.
- People with thinning or balding hair but not entirely bald.
The doctor will take your blood and send it to the centrifuge. This will separate all elements of the blood, leaving platelet-rich plasma behind. The PRP will be administered to the scalp after numbing the area. This will strengthen the hair follicles, resulting in stronger and healthier hair growth.
Sport Injuries
Did you have a tendon, ligament, or muscle injury? If yes, platelet plasma treatment can be a great treatment option. It has been used for many years to treat professional sportspersons and athletes. The doctor will take some blood from your hand and send it for spinning in a centrifuge. This will create platelet-rich plasma which will be used by the doctor. The doctor will extract PRP from the centrifuge and inject it into the injury area to encourage the healing process.
Dull Skin
Do you want to get rid of the dull skin complexion and get your skin’s radiance back? Face PRP treatment can do wonders for the skin. Through the stimulation of collagen formation and the promotion of skin tightening, PRP facials can significantly minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles which will make you look younger. PRP’s regenerative qualities aid in the healing and reduction of acne scars, leaving skin smoother. Other ancient scars on your face can also be permanently faded or removed, resulting in smoother skin.
In addition, old cells are replaced, and new cells are formed with PRP face therapies. This treatment can therefore assist in balancing out skin tone and lightening hyperpigmentation. Because PRP facials may regenerate cells, they can also repair the damage produced by exposure to sunlight, restoring skin health and minimizing sun damage symptoms including rough texture and spots.
What Happens During Platelet Plasma Rich Treatment?
- A tiny sample of the client’s blood will be taken at the start of the procedure, typically from the arm. This will just take a few minutes. After that, the blood sample is put in a centrifuge, which is a device that spins rapidly to separate the various components of blood.
- The blood will be separated into three layers during centrifugation: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) at the top, platelet-poor plasma in the center, and red blood cells at the bottom.
- Carefully, the top layer—which contains the concentrated platelets—is removed. After that, this PRP is ready to be applied to the desired area. You will require 3-4 treatments, separated by four to six weeks.
Dos and Don’ts of Plasma Platelet Therapy
Here are some dos and don’ts of plasma platelet therapy.
Do
To reduce the chance of infection during the injection, you should arrive with clean skin and hair if you are undergoing a face or hair PRP treatment.
Don’t
Unless your podiatrist has given the go-ahead, avoid taking any vitamins, supplements, or drugs. For the week after your treatment, this covers anything from painkillers to nutritional supplements to herbs.
Do
Before the session, eat a nutritious meal or small snack and drink lots of water. This will help you with the blood sample.
Don’t
Avoid touching, rubbing, or massaging the injection site for at least eight hours. You should also avoid swimming, taking a shower, or bathing for eight hours.
Don’t
It is not recommended to use lotions, creams and oil on the treated area for at least six hours after the treatment as it can interfere with the healing process.