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PRP Injected into Lips for Rejuvenation?

I am noticing finer lines on my actual lip and I dont want a filler so I was thinking PRP may work at rejuvenating and reducing the appearence of the finer lines. I am 27 years old ex smoker. What are your thoughts?

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PRP for Lip Rejuvenation

November 5th, 2013
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You’re right on PRP. PRP, which uses your own body’s plasma rich concentrate of platelets, can help to improve the “healthiness” of your skin. It helps the body improve, and heal those lines, with a series of 3 to 4 shallow injections immediately beneath the skin. You’re also right that PRP is not a filler, but a path toward a better wellness of your skin.

Web reference: http://www.keylaserinstitute.com/procedures/boost-for-beautiful-skin.cfm

Douglas J. Key, MD


Portland Dermatologic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 15 reviews

Best Way to Rejuvenate Upper Lip Lines

July 29th, 2012
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I think the very best way to rejuvenate the lines above & around your mouth is with Fractional CO2 treatments, often layered with Irbium.  Laser treatments tighten pores, and stimulate new collagen which will help fill in the lines.  It takes about 10 days to heal from this and results are really impressive.

Melanie L. Petro, MD

Melanie L. Petro, MD
Birmingham Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

July 28th, 2012
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There is no evidence that Platelet Rich Plasma PRP can induce any rejuvanative effect.

I think you need to investigate this treatment before committing.

Samir Shureih, MD

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 6 reviews

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