PRP Injections
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a substance that’s thought to promote healing when injected. Researchers have produced PRP by isolating plasma from blood and concentrating it. Athletes have been known to use these injections to help heal injuries.
What Are PRP Injections?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are a treatment used to help heal an injury. These shots, which are based on your own blood, are being used more to treat sports injuries and to help wounds heal after surgery. Some doctors use it as a cosmetic procedure to target signs of aging, such as wrinkles.
Plasma is the liquid part of your blood that’s mostly water and protein. It lets red and white blood cells and platelets move through your bloodstream. Platelets are blood cells that make your blood clot. They also play a role in healing.
Key Areas for PRP Injections
There are several areas on the body where PRP injections are commonly performed, but the best PRP injection areas are the scalp and the face.
The Scalp
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are an advanced and natural solution for hair restoration. This treatment uses the body’s own plasma, rich in growth factors, to rejuvenate hair follicles. By injecting PRP into the scalp, it stimulates dormant follicles, enhances blood circulation, and supports the growth of healthier, thicker hair. PRP therapy is an ideal choice for individuals dealing with thinning hair, androgenic alopecia, or other forms of hair loss. Safe and minimally invasive, PRP offers a reliable way to achieve fuller, more vibrant hair without the need for surgery or harsh chemicals.
The Face
The face is a highly popular area for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments, making it a go-to option for skin rejuvenation. Commonly referred to as “vampire facials,” PRP facials involve injecting nutrient-rich plasma into targeted facial areas to boost collagen production, restore skin elasticity, and improve overall texture and tone. This treatment effectively minimizes fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars, leaving the skin refreshed and revitalized. PRP therapy can also be paired with other procedures, such as microneedling or dermal fillers, to amplify the results and achieve a youthful, radiant complexion.
Before & After
You will find some dermal filler before and after photos below. Our approach involves assessing the facial structure and using targeted filler injections to address areas of volume loss, enhance contours, and smooth wrinkles. The procedure is minimally invasive, typically performed with fine needles to reduce discomfort and avoid noticeable scarring. Most patients experience natural-looking results, with improvements becoming more visible over the following days as the filler settles.
Frequently Asked Question
Questions you might ask about our services.
PRP is a concentration of platelets, growth factors and cellular signaling factors that play a significant role in the biology of healing. It should also contain plasma proteins and protease inhibitors that work in a variety of ways to promote healing and prevent tissue degeneration. The therapeutic PRP dose delivers well over 1 billion platelets per milliliter of treatment which represents a 5-7 fold increase in platelet concentration compared to whole blood. By enhancing the body’s natural healing capacity, this treatment has been shown to lead to a more rapid, more efficient and more thorough restoration of the tissues to a healthy state.
After a blood sample is obtained from a patient, the blood is put into a centrifuge which separates the blood into its many components. Platelet rich plasma can then be collected and delivered to an injured area of bone or soft tissue, such as a tendon or ligament, via an injection. Ultrasound guidance is used in the precise placement of PRP in a process that takes a total of 20-30 minutes. There may be soreness at the site of the injection that can last for a few days. Most people return to work and normal day to day activities immediately after the injection.
A local anesthetic is used during the PRP injection procedure. This results in minimal discomfort. Since PRP is prepared from your own blood, there is no risk of rejection or disease transmission and virtually no risk of infection.
The benefits of PRP injections are that it is a minimally invasive, low-pain and natural method of accelerating healing in soft-tissue conditions and injuries.
PRP injections have the potential to aid in the regeneration of cartilage by accelerating the body’s natural ability to do shorten recovery.
