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What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and what are PRP injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses injections of a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. In this way, PRP injections use each individual patient’s own healing system to improve musculoskeletal problems.

PRP injections are prepared by taking anywhere from one to a few tubes of your own blood and running it through a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. These activated platelets are then injected directly into your injured or diseased body tissue. This releases growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells your body produces.

What is plasma and what are platelets

Plasma is the liquid portion of whole blood. It is composed largely of water and proteins, and it provides a medium for red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets to circulate through the body. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are blood cells that cause blood clots and other necessary growth healing functions.

Platelet activation plays a key role in the body’s natural healing process.

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Skin Tone & Texture

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Acne Scars

PRP is excellent at addressing a variety of the signs of scar injuries, it is also the optimal treatment available for acne scars.

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Wrinkles

PRP is excellent at addressing a variety of the signs of aging, it is also the optimal treatment available for fine lines & Wrinkles.

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The entire procedure takes about 45 minutes to one hour.

It can take several weeks for PRP injections to start working. For some conditions, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full effects. For some conditions, including hair loss, you may need to repeat the procedure to maintain the results.

  1. A small amount of blood drawn from your arm.
  2. The test tube containing your blood would be placed in a medical device called a centrifuge, which separates your blood into layers. One of these layers contains a high concentration of platelets.
  3. Injecting the blood that contains the high concentration of platelets into your face or scalp, using a syringe or microneedling.