One of the newest methods of treating the signs of skin aging, combating baldness, or treating orthopedic injuries and disorders is the use of platelet-rich plasma from the patient's own blood. This means that one of the most effective forms of therapy today is based on a substance that each of us has in our body.
Preparation for the procedure
The procedure begins by collecting a small amount of blood from the patient, approximately 6 - 60 ml. It goes into special test tubes, which are then placed in a device that allows it to be centrifuged. Then, leukocytes and erythrocytes are separated from the plasma with platelets. In this way, a preparation called platelet-rich plasma is obtained, which is then injected into the patient's skin.
The preparation obtained from the patient's blood is a concentrate of thrombocytes, i.e. platelets in a small volume of plasma, which are extremely important for the regeneration of skin cells. Growth factors stimulate the proliferation and maturation of epidermal cells, stimulate the synthesis of the intercellular matrix, activate microcirculation, stimulate DNA synthesis, and stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen. Due to the content of these factors, platelet-rich plasma is an excellent rejuvenating material, accelerating healing and regeneration, including hair regrowth. The effects after the treatment are amazing.
Platelet-rich plasma – a great way to deal with baldness?
Plasma mesotherapy in the treatment of baldness aims to stimulate cells to regenerate faster, which in this case translates into hair growth by stimulating growth factors and preventing excessive hair loss. The use of platelet-rich plasma treatment allows patients to avoid or significantly postpone the decision to undergo a hair transplant, which is a significantly more expensive procedure than plasma mesotherapy.
The procedure involves intradermal administration of a preparation with platelet-rich plasma to places particularly affected by baldness, primarily the scalp in places where, for example, the first bends are formed, as well as at the back and on the top of the head. Thanks to platelet-rich plasma therapy, the scalp becomes more nourished and the hair growth process is stimulated.
Depending on the severity of baldness, the treatment should be repeated 3 to 6 times and sometimes extended with the use of vitamin ampoules. The first effects are noticeable after 14 days after the procedure, but the full effects can take up to 3 months.
Benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy at the Beauty&Aesthetics Clinic in St. Albans
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Safety and Naturalness: Since the material comes from the patient, there is no risk of allergic reactions or rejection of the substance by the body.
- Wrinkle reduction
- Regenerated and glowing skin
- Alopecia treatment: stimulated hair growth
Advantages of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
The advantage of using autologous PRP is greater safety than when using allogeneic preparations. Because PRP is obtained from autologous blood, there is no risk of immune reactions or transfer of microorganisms from other donors. PRP has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
The use of platelet-rich plasma in the Beauty&Aesthetics Clinic in St. Albans
Platelet-rich plasma is widely used in aesthetic medicine. Can be used for:
- Reduction of wrinkles and facial lines,
- Improving skin elasticity and firmness,
- Moisturize and nourish the skin,
- Smoothing acne scars and stretch marks,
- Improving the oval of the face and jaw contour.
