PRP Facial Rejuvenation Fact Review?

Hi Tony
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PRP claims improvement in facial appearance with the injection of the patient's own plasma. Essentially, blood is drawn from you, spun and the plasma in injected under the skin with the implication that growth factors in this liquid stimulate rejuvenation. The problem with this great idea is there is no a shred of scientific evidence that it even remotely works. The before and after pictures of this procedure on various web sites are either very unimpressive, show patients who have clearly had other services, or have obvious manipulation of the lighting between the before and after images. If you want proven treatment stick with BOTOX and Restylane. If you want something that is unproven and most likely ineffective, try RPR.

 To rejuvenate the face requires a lower face and neck lift which tightens loose facial and neck skin, tightens loose facial and neck muscles, lifts the jowls, and remove any fatty deposits in the neck. Platelet rich plasma can be used as an adjunct after a facelift procedure so the bandages are not necessary.

Thank you for your question about PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) facial rejuvenation.  Typically it is done by way of drawing the patient's blood, spinning it down in a centrifuge, drawing off the layer of Platelet Rich Plasma, then microneedling it into the skin.  The PRP can also be injected into areas of the skin, including the scalp....which helps with hair rejuvenation.  By using a patients own PRP you can get the benefits of their own growth factors which can stimulate collagen production.  This will decrease fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture and tone, minimize pores, even treat acne scarring and stretch marks.  When using the PRP (platelet rich plasma) microneedling technology for facial rejuvenation it is likely you would need 1-2 a year to achieve and maintain desired results.  For hair rejuvenation, scar treatment, stretch mark treatment, or treatment of melasma/pigment issues it will likely take multiple consecutive treaments.  There is little to no downtime with PRP microneedling.  If PRP is delivered by injection, common side effects can be bruising and/or swelling.  It does not have any neuromodulating capabilities like Botox (it won't relax muscles), but used in conjunction with Botox it has the ability to significantly improve fine lines and wrinkles.   
To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.