Platelet-rich plasma injections are a new way of using your blood for healing and restoring your body. Plasma is the liquid part of your blood that suspends your blood cells and aids in clotting and healing. Because PRP comes from a natural source, the injections are always bio-available to your skin, ethically sourced, and do not introduce foreign chemicals into the body.
The traditional use of PRP is to accelerate healing in various injuries. Famous athletes like Usain Bolt and Tiger Woods help popularize it. PRP helps to actively accelerate the healing process by stimulating the production of growth hormones in the body, promoting more reparative cell synthesis, and reducing inflammation.
Going Beyond Injuries: PRP for Your Skin
You’ve probably seen the trend of “Vampire Facials” circulating social media after Kim Kardashian popularized the treatment. A vampire facial is a series of small PRP injections used to reduce wrinkles, sun damage, acne scarring, stretch marks, promote tightness, and create a “youthful glow.” PRP is well known for its ability to stimulate the production of proteins called collagen and elastin, which is known for skin elasticity and rejuvenation.
PRP, unlike other methods of facial cosmetic treatments, has a more prolonged effect on skin rejuvenation because of the new cell growth and protein synthesis. Other medications like Botox and fillers tend to break down after a year, while PRP lasts and keeps the skin continually healthy for many years. PRP helps the skin heal itself, which ensures that there are no adverse side effects associated.
PRP for Hair Loss
Because PRP injections stimulate growth factors anywhere, It has a multitude of uses. Injecting the plasma into the scalp has received a tremendous following for its ability to restore hair loss and promote the growth of thicker, healthier hair. With the stimulation of growth factors at the follicle, several patients see results within a month. Anyone who is experiencing hair loss or thinning can be a candidate for PRP injections. The procedure is far less invasive than traditional hair loss methods like hair plugs and requires no recovery time.
Individuals who receive this treatment for hair loss report a significant reduction in hair shedding, thicker strands, and accelerated growth. PRP treatments can restore hair length and volume within the first month of administration. A course of PRP infections lasts for six months at a time.
Administering PRP
The procedure itself is simple. We draw a small amount of blood from your body and put it in a centrifuge. The centrifuge then separates the plasma from your other blood components. We then inject the plasma into the face in tiny doses. Most individuals receiving this treatment need no anesthesia and report minimal discomfort.
At AgeWellMD, we will provide you with the best treatment possible for your skin and hair. We specialize in giving personalized treatment options to get you back to your best self. Contact us today to receive your free consultation!
