Platelet rich plasma

Platelet rich plasma

 

 

Platelet rich plasma is treatment that uses a therapeutic potential of a high concentration of platelets based on their capacity to supply essential growth factors that further provide a regenerative stimulus that promotes repair and healing processes.

Dr Kennett at CareMed offers PRP as a modality for aesthetic procedures with the goal to stimulate skin rejuvenation activity.

Platelet rich plasma
PRP is a procedure whereby your blood is separated using a high powered centrifuge, the platelets are removed from the blood, and then the platelets are injected via shallow punctures into the superficial layers of your skin / scalp. In this manual method, the platelets are concentrated into an area where they are generally not present in such high quantities. ​ The platelets live under your skin for 28 days releasing a number of growth factors whose main task become to form a factory line of skin remodeling. Skin remodeling is a slow and transformative process which occurs over 1 yr post treatment hence the common name for this procedure “once a year facial”.
Objective
  • To naturally induce skin rejuvenation and remodeling
  • To naturally stimulate new, larger, and more numerous hairs in hair follicles which have been negatively affected by changes in a patient’s health status, or hormone imbalances. Treated areas
  • Face and neck
  • Scalp - to stimulate hair growth, used in combination with other therapies ideally
  • Decollete - to reduce signs of aging from sun damage
  • Backs of hands - also to reduce signs of aging from sun damage and chronic chemical exposure ​
    • Appointments and procedures
  • Appointment: 2 hours, the first hour is spent on preparation and the second hour spent on injections
  • Procedures: Blood is drawn from patient and while the platelet sample is prepared by doctor, the patient's skin / scalp is prepped with a numbing agent. The platelets are then injected into the skin at 1-6 injections per sq cm. Topical or local anesthetic options available.
    • Recovery time and follow up
  • Recovery time: In most cases, redness settles and regular makeup routine can be resumed 24 hours post-treatment.
  • Follow up: Facial PRP can be performed 1-3 times per month. For scalp PRP, initial treatments range from 1-3 treatments bi-monthly, and follow-up is recommended at 6 and 12 months.