What is PRP?
PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is a method in which autologous (= body’s own) platelets are injected.
These platelets release growth factors that will boost the skin. The plasma is obtained by centrifuging your own blood, immediately after blood draw, the PRP is then injected into the area to be treated.
What is PRP used for ?
The best indications for PRP treatment in dermatology are skin rejuvenation and hair loss and it is also used after laser treatment.
What are the effects of PRP?
Injections of PRP into the skin or scalp initiates a healing process by releasing growth factors. This stimulates the synthesis of collagen in the skin, and the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells in the hair follicles.
Skin: PRP injections will boost the skin, improve texture and fine lines and are particularly indicated for treatment of under eye area.
Hairloss: PRP therapy can offer a solution for moderate to severe hair loss or before and after hair transplantation procedures. By injections of PRP into the scalp, hair follicles become stronger again and hair growth will be stimulated. The growth factors in the PRP can make thin and damaged hair stronger again. It is important to realize that some completely lost hairs will not come back, but PRP treatment will have a preventative effect on further loss.
Using PRP offers many advantages. It is a treatment with body’s own substances, and therefore a safe and well-tolerated treatment. PRP offers a natural alternative to conventional methods.
The PRP treatment can also be combined with other therapies including lotions, medications, LED and Microneedling.
Good to know before a PRP treatment:
It is important that you do not take blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medication one week before treatment (eg. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Voltaren, etc.) and that you drink enough water 24 hours before the treatment. Anti-inflammatory drugs should also not be taken in the first week after treatment.
Is PRP painful?
The injections in scalp are uncomfortable, with limited possibility to use numbing creme.
For facial PRP injections a numbing creme can be applied prior for patient’s comfort.