PRP (Plasma)

Platelet rich plasma, commonly referred to as “PRP”, is human blood that is spun down and separated producing a concentration of platelets above normal values. Platelets are the clotting cells of our blood, but they also have great potential in enhancing healing of muscle, tendon, and ligaments. Studies suggest that growth factors released by platelets recruit reparative cells, may augment tissue repair, and accelerate soft tissue healing.

What are the potential uses of PRP?

With respect to skin and hair, the following uses are there:

1. PRP can be used to stimulate rate of hair growth, increase hair thickness as well as stimulate new hair growth in both male and female patterned baldness and few other types of alopecia/ balding. Latest research has shown development of new hair in patients treated with PRP.
2. Acne scars significant improvement of acne scars can be noted in patients treated with application or injection of PRP along with other scar treatment modalities
3. Pigmentation and wrinkles around eyes PRP injections can significantly reduce the pigmentation in under eye area along with improving the wrinkling, skin texture and skin ageing
4. Anti-ageing PRP injections are known to improve results of treatment when combined with other anti-ageing treatments

5. Scars and stretch marks PRP has a promising role in their treatment too.

What are the side effects that I can expect with PRP treatment?

Because PRP involves injecting a substance into the skin, there are potential side effects. PRP is autologous, which means it contains substances that come directly from your own body. This reduces the risks for an allergic reaction that can occur from injecting other medications, such as cortisone or hyaluronic acid. However, there are risks from the injection itself. Side effects like mild pain due to injection, mild swelling, occasional bruising, etc. may be expected.

PRP is an effective treatment option for people with hair loss, the most non-surgical therapeutic option nowadays, and one of the most promising options for re-stimulating hair growth. It is known that it has become commonplace to talk about hair transplantation, But the modern techniques and secrets of hair transplant remain the exclusive preserve of specialists, Where these techniques have evolved to allow positive results of almost 100% of the expected result size. There are ways to enhance the success of the process. The most prominent of these techniques are plasma hair and mesotherapy injections within the implanted roots.

Plasma technology is generally used to tighten the skin’s freshness and restore its luster, as in the case of dark circles around the eye. In addition, the Doctors have injected PRP into the scalp, as a way of reducing the inflammation that can lead to hair loss. And also correct and support hair transplant operations,