Face/scalp/Joint PRP
What Is PRP?
Patient’s own blood sample is obtained. Which is spined in centrifuge machine for 15min at the speed of 3500-4500 RPM. Which results in separation of blood cells sitting in the bottom of the tube separated by a layer of Gel from plasma. It is this plasma which is rich in platelets.
Mechanism of action:
Once injected in patient face in the sub-epidermis. It makes a temporary small blister, which smoothens out in next 24-48 hours, spreading the plasma rich in platelets. These platelets then cause the release of growth factors and regenerative molecules leading to collagen, Elastin formation and cellular growth. Which results in skin remodelling and rejuvenation and reduction in wrinkle and scars.
Hair loss: release of these growth factors and regenerative molecules increase blood flow to the hair follicle and helps in neo-angiogenesis. Which make hair follicle to become healthy and extends their anagen phase.
Indications:
Contraindications:
- Hyper Pigmentation.
- Dark Eye circles.
- Alopecia Areata.
- Stretch marks.
- Fine lines.
- Acne, Rosacea.
- Scars.
- Thin, Dry.
- Sagging skin.
- Active infection.
- Giant cell arteritis.
- Active Cancer.
- Immune suppression.
- Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelets).
- Anaemia.
- Bleeding disorders.
- Pregnancy.
Side Effects:
Pre-Treatment advice:
Increase dietary Anti-oxidants (Nuts, Blueberries, Cranberries, Grapes, Goji berries, Kale).
Increase topical & oral Vitamin C.
Avoid Alcohol 48 before.
- Local/redness irritation
- Swelling at the site.
- Bruising at the site.
- Infection.
- Immune reaction or Allergic reaction is not possible as this is patient’s own plasma.
PRP vs Fillers Treatment:
Post-Treatment advice:
PRP is a treatment where results appear slowly but more natural and persistent. Which treatment suits which patient is again variable. But all this is assessed at the time of initial consultation and discussed with patients.
It is quoted that “fillers given to a patient, where PRP is more suitable, will just camouflage the problems but not treat it”
Do’s:
Increase dietary anti-Oxidants (Nuts, Blueberries, Cranberries, Grapes, Goji berries, Kale).
Don’ts:
- Do not touch the area for 4 hours
- Do not wash the area for 4 hours.
- Simple Moisturise for 24 hours.
- No Cosmetics for 24 hours.
- Avoid Alcohol for 48 hrs.
- No Abrasive skin treatments for 2 weeks.
- Avoid Retinol or any other skin treatment for 2 weeks.
Topical and oral Vitamin C can be started after 24 hours and should be continued for 4-6 weeks.
Duration of Treatment:
Treatment duration is highly dependent and variable form patient to patient. However, it is recommended that patients should have one monthly treatment for 3 months followed fourth treatment at 6 or 12 months. This is then followed by one yearly maintenance treatment.
Photographs:
Records (Aesthetic, Photographic and and Medical) keeping (Pre and Post Procedure) is an important part of management and follow up treatments. And it is an essential and compulsory component of standard operating procedure and is professional and medicolegal requirement.
Aesthetician reserves the rights to refuse the treatment to any client, if they don’t comply with SOPs.
PRP® Treatment:
01
Consultation
Free non Obligatory virtual consultation.
02
Preparation
General skin cleansing and antibacterial face wipes is all that is needed.
03
Injections
PRP injections are usually administered after application of local anaesthetic.
04
Recovery
PRP Treatment produces natural results thus reducing the repeat sessions for Botox and fillers.