Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) or Blood Needling is a revolutionary, non-surgical regenerative treatment that stimulates the body’s own rejuvenation processes. Using a holistic approach, PRP stimulates the body to regenerate and rejuvenate the skin, stimulate hair growth, improve collagen and promote new tissue repair. With its all natural approach to anti-aging, PRP is becoming increasingly popular as a non-surgical, non-invasive cosmetic treatment.
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. Although it is a man-made substance, the way it is created is different from traditional man-made substances in that it is derived from your own blood. Your blood is made up of various components including red and white blood cells and platelets. The platelets are the cells that help in healing and regenerative processes. When a blood sample is taken from you and the red and white blood cells are removed from the platelets, the platelets are highly concentrated. This platelet rich plasma can then be injected into the area of the body that you want to heal and rejuvenate.
Why choose PRP?
The reason we choose to inject PRP is that the treatment is based on your own biology. This means that there is no risk of an allergic reaction to foreign substances, which makes the treatment very safe. In addition, many people choose to have PRP, because the treatment stimulates the body’s own regenerative capabilities, and helps to grow healthy skin and hair.
Understanding Platelets and Their Role in Healing
Platelets are small, irregularly shaped cellular structures that are present in the blood. They are very important and are very necessary for the repair of the body. When an injury occurs to the body, the platelets are the first cells to arrive at the site of injury. These cells secrete growth factors and proteins that send a signal to the surrounding tissue to begin the repair process of damaged or worn out tissue.
Boosts collagen, elastin and new blood vessels Growth factors in serum stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and new blood vessels. Collagen gives the structural framework to the skin with elasticity provided by elastin. As we age the skin’s ability to regenerate these components diminishes. This leads to lines, paleness and loss of skin elasticity.
By concentrating platelets and then injecting PRP into the dermal layer of the skin or scalp, the body is given a regenerative message. The body’s natural processes are triggered to repair and rejuvenate the damaged area by building new tissue, improving circulation and producing collagen to yield long term results.
Many patients notice improvements in their skin tone, skin texture and general skin health.
How PRP Treatment Is Performed
PRP treatment begins with a blood draw, similar to that done when one has blood work done at the doctor. A small amount of blood is drawn from the patient and placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge is a device that uses a high speed spinning process to separate the blood into its various components.
Platelet rich plasma or PRP stands for the platelet rich plasma that is derived from blood after the removal of red blood cells and other blood components. The PRP derived from blood has several fold higher platelet count and growth factors as compared with blood.
Your PRP may also be used in conjunction with microneedling, a treatment that stimulates collagen production in the dermal layers of the skin, further enhancing the rejuvenating effects of your PRP.
When Patients Begin to See Results
The effect of PRP will not be instantaneous, therefore there will not be any immediate effects. It will take some weeks for the gradual renewal of the skin to show improvements in the structure and appearance of the skin.
The body continues to produce collagen over the coming months which will help you achieve a fresher and healthier looking face. Likewise, hair restoration treatments often require more than one visit to the clinic as hair follicles grow and regress in cycles.
The fact that PRP promotes regenerative repair rather than a rapid, superficial change means that any visible improvement is often underplayed and instead delivered quietly, naturally and enduringly.
Discover PRP Treatment at Nuovo Clinic
We are seeing a large increase in requests from patients for non-surgical rejuvenation options and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is increasingly becoming a key treatment in their aesthetic regimen. Using PRP we can stimulate the body’s natural restorative processes in order to rejuvenate the skin and stimulate hair growth.
For more information on the PRP treatment, please visit our PRP & PRF treatment page. Our skin experts at Nuovo Clinic are dedicated to achieving the very best results for our patients. We provide expert treatments that safely and effectively rejuvenate the skin to achieve a healthy, natural and youthful appearance.
