Is it okay to use my husbands leftovers from his PRP injections on my face?

February 8, 2018
Asked By:natureandscience in Athens, TX

My husband got prp for an injury. He was given the leftover plasma that didn’t have a high enough concentration of platelets. It is refrigerated. He was told he could use it in his skin. Is it safe to use it on mine?

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February 15, 2018

Answer: PRP of someone else

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 15, 2018

Answer: PRP of someone else

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February 23, 2024

Answer: PRP

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February 23, 2024

Answer: PRP

March 2, 2018

Answer: Definitely Not

March 2, 2018

Answer: Definitely Not

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February 15, 2018

Answer: Absolutely not, its is dangerous

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February 15, 2018

Answer: Absolutely not, its is dangerous

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February 14, 2018

Answer: I would not use it.

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February 14, 2018

Answer: I would not use it.

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