What is PRP?
The supernatant of centrifuged blood is plasma, rich in platelets; the gold-colored supernatant is hence, ‘platelet-rich plasma (PRP)’. Often blood is double-spun (centrifuged twice) to achieve a concentration of platelets six times greater than occurs physiologically — or about 1M/ml plasma.
Platelets naturally contain growth factors which — in nature — allows injured tissues to grow new tissue and heal. Introducing concentrated platelet growth factors has been shown to have beneficial effects on the skin and other organs and tissues.
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Facial Injections
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Scar Treatment
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Hair Restoration
FAQ
Direct facial injections to promote collagen formation
Vamp Facials – which employ PRP with micro-needling
Hair restoration
Heated (coagulated) PRP can be used as a natural filler.
Results vary according to the tissue being trated. Skin rejuvenation is appreciated immediately. Typically optimal results for scar treatment with PRP will take 2-3 months. Hair restoration with PRP can take between 4-9 months to see optimal results.