Everything you need to know about PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatments.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can be used to heal everything from torn tendons to arthritis-related pain and joint injuries. It’s also very effective at helping to reduce or eliminate fine lines and wrinkles from the face, providing a more youthful and glowing appearance. The process. Facial PRP treatments begin by extracting a small amount of blood from the patient that will be receiving the treatment. The blood sample is then spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma-rich platelets from the plasma-poor platelets and red blood cells. The platelet-rich plasma is then applied to the patient’s face right before micro-needling is performed to push the PRP into the skin. To help make the process as comfortable as possible for the patient, a numbing agent is usually applied to the face about 20 minutes prior to the micro-needling session. The results. Platelet-rich plasma helps to stimulate collagen production in the skin. The micro-needling also helps to stimulate coll...