PRP injections in a patient with Crohn's disease - is it safe?

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Hello. I'm considering having prp face/hair injections to treat dark circles, acne, smile lines and hair loss. I have Crohn disease and i stopped taking azathioprine 3 months ago (remission stage). I'm taking Keppra to treat asleep seizures. Are Prp injections safe in my case ? I also want to know what are the dermal filllers alternatives to restore lost face volume for patient with auto-immune diseases ? Thank you. Sophia - 27 years old

PUR-FORM - Boca Raton · Answer

PRP/PRF is 100% safe for you to have injected into the areas mentioned about. I would recommend PRF as opposed to PRP since the PRP has heparin and other preservative in the tube; whereas the PRF is literally just your own blood as the only ingredient. When using your own blood, there is no risk of immunogenic reaction like there is with other synthetic injectables. For areas of volume loss, I would recommend biofiller/EZGel. Essentially it is PRF, in which we draw your blood and spin it down, but then I also heat it to create a jelly-like material rich in your body's' own grown factors and stem cells that can be injected into the face for volume restoration AND you still get that tissue regeneration. Optimal results are two treatments 6 weeks apart.

Devin Stone, ND · Answer

Yes, PRP should be a safe modality for you. This will still take proper assessment by your provider. Since PRP works to naturally stimulate natural healing processes. PRP can also be used as a collagen stimulator in areas where fillers would be used. Typically a series of three treatments one month apart is the ideal treatment plan.

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