PRP Platelet Rich Plasma

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD answers: PRP facial rejuvenation fact review?

Does PRP facial rejuvenation work? How would you compare it to Botox and fillers?


Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
2 months ago

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.

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