PRP Facial Rejuvenation Fact Review?

Yes PRP works but it's different from fillers and botox in that it's a stimulator of tissue.  Botox slows or completely paralyzes muscle so that it doesn't move and therefore doesn't result in wrinkling of the skin.  Fillers provide immediate volume restoration by filling in wrinkles, folds, and depressions.  PRP stimulates new tissue and boosts existing tissue.  PRP can be injected into wrinkles, folds, and depressions but it can also be delivered into the skin to give an improved glow as seen in our Radiant Facial.   

PRP, or Autologous Platelet Healing Gel is made from a natural component of the patient’s own blood that is used to aid in the quicker recovery following certain cosmetic procedures. 

I have been using platelet healing gel since 2000 and, each year, use platelet healing gel in over 500 patients. This process is truly changing the way many plastic surgical procedures are performed. It is used at the end of a procedure and sprayed under the skin where it reduces bruising, swelling and speeds healing. Because it is so concentrated, it acts as a wound sealant (tissue glue). This eliminates the need for dressings and drains, and also reduces the incidence of hematomas (blood collections) and seromas (fluid collections). It also reduces bruising and swelling. In addition, it promotes more rapid healing by secreting healing and growth factors which enhance recovery.

More recently, doctors are using PRP in combination with fillers or lasers to enhance results. Stem-cell technology uniquely blended with Hyaluronic acid therapy (Juvederm, Restylane & Belotero) and the most advanced non-ablative fractional laser skin resurfacing help to create a natural result.   These harnessed stem cells facilitate healing and add volume to help tighten skin.

 

 

This is a modality that is not widely accepted. Some things in medicine may make common sense and not necessarily medical sense. For example: A raisin is a dehydrated grape but that does not mean rubbing water on a raisin will turn it into a grape. PRP is a concentrated portion of your blood. However when you bleed under the skin (bruises or hematomas) the area does not look younger.