Can PRP be injected anywhere in the face? I have heard of some problems with fillers and blindness. Can prp injected into the wrong area cause something similar? What are the best places to inject PRP?
Answer: PRP injections Hi @Trustworthy7460. PRP is typically injected into the tear trough, smile lines, and the scalp for hair growth. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
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Answer: PRP injections Hi @Trustworthy7460. PRP is typically injected into the tear trough, smile lines, and the scalp for hair growth. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
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January 31, 2020
Answer: Where can PRP be injected? Dear Trustworthy7460,PRP can be used basically anywhere on the body. It is your own body's growth factors being re-injected superficially into your skin. It is good for wound healing and to reduce scarring. It can be used on the face with micro-needling (also called the Vampire Face-Lift)or in a specific area. There is nothing in the literature documenting blindness from fillers or PRP.In order to know where best to inject you, you would need to be evaluated by an experienced injector.I hope this information is helpful.Sincerely,Troy R. Hailparn, M.D., FACOG, FAACSCosmetic Gynecology Center of San Antonio
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January 31, 2020
Answer: Where can PRP be injected? Dear Trustworthy7460,PRP can be used basically anywhere on the body. It is your own body's growth factors being re-injected superficially into your skin. It is good for wound healing and to reduce scarring. It can be used on the face with micro-needling (also called the Vampire Face-Lift)or in a specific area. There is nothing in the literature documenting blindness from fillers or PRP.In order to know where best to inject you, you would need to be evaluated by an experienced injector.I hope this information is helpful.Sincerely,Troy R. Hailparn, M.D., FACOG, FAACSCosmetic Gynecology Center of San Antonio
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January 31, 2020
Answer: Where can PRP be injected? Hi and thank you for your question! PRP can be injected in many areas of the face, but it is usually injected more superficially and as far as I know, there hasn't been any reports of blindness due to PRP (although there have been reports of other serious complications, mostly due to injections performed by unqualified people). If you are concerned about it, one option is to do PRP with microneedling instead of having it injected. There are rare cases of blindness reported following inadvertent injection of fillers into blood vessels but they are very rare and working with experienced injectors will further reduce the risk. I hope it helps and good luck!
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January 31, 2020
Answer: Where can PRP be injected? Hi and thank you for your question! PRP can be injected in many areas of the face, but it is usually injected more superficially and as far as I know, there hasn't been any reports of blindness due to PRP (although there have been reports of other serious complications, mostly due to injections performed by unqualified people). If you are concerned about it, one option is to do PRP with microneedling instead of having it injected. There are rare cases of blindness reported following inadvertent injection of fillers into blood vessels but they are very rare and working with experienced injectors will further reduce the risk. I hope it helps and good luck!
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January 30, 2020
Answer: PRP injections Dear Trustworthy7460,
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January 30, 2020
Answer: PRP injections Dear Trustworthy7460,
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January 30, 2020
Answer: PRP as filler The complications stemming from intravascular filler injection are less of a concern with PRP. This is due to the aqueous/watery nature of PRP (in contrast to filler). Thus even in the event of an accidental intravascular injection, PRP should not result in occlusion.With regards to your specific question, the best place for these injections are intradermal. A working knowledge of anatomy is also important (so as to avoid danger zones).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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January 30, 2020
Answer: PRP as filler The complications stemming from intravascular filler injection are less of a concern with PRP. This is due to the aqueous/watery nature of PRP (in contrast to filler). Thus even in the event of an accidental intravascular injection, PRP should not result in occlusion.With regards to your specific question, the best place for these injections are intradermal. A working knowledge of anatomy is also important (so as to avoid danger zones).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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