Platelet Rich Plasma
What is PRP?
Although blood is mainly a liquid (called plasma), it also contains small solid components (red cells, white cells, and platelets.) The platelets are best known for their importance in clotting blood. However, platelets also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important in the healing of injuries. PRP is plasma with many more platelets than what is typically found in blood. The concentration of platelets — and, thereby, the concentration of growth factors — can be 5 to 10 times greater (or richer) than usual. To develop a PRP preparation, blood must first be drawn from a patient. The platelets are separated from other blood cells and their concentration is increased during a process called centrifugation. Then the increased concentration of platelets is combined with the remaining blood.
Vampire Facials
The Vampire Facial is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure involving the application of a gel-like substance called platelet rich plasma–derived from a patient’s own blood, into the skin of their face. It is a revolutionary treatment for face rejuvenation.
How It Works
By stimulating the body’s own collagen production, the skin volume increases. This fills fine lines and shrinks pores. New microscopic blood vessels are also created, which increase pinkness in skin and speed healing. Patients find that their new skin is soft and more even in texture.
Benefits
- Reduction of acne scars
- Even skin texture
- Reduction of fine lines, wrinkles and smile lines
- Lessens hyper pigmentation of all forms, from post inflammatory to melasma
- Decrease in appearance of pore size
- Firmness and elasticity in the skin
- Reduction of stretch marks
- A youthful glow
- Grayish, pale or uneven skin tone
- Rejuvenates Aging Hands