At Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists, our platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments can help combat hair loss and hair thinning, acne scars, skin aging and wrinkles, dark under eyes and stretchmarks. PRP works by utilizing our own bodies healing process from the growth factors and cytokines present in our blood. A professionally trained provider will draw your blood and use a special centrifuge to spin your blood and extract the PRP that contains these growth factors. The growth factors play a critical role in the healing process, tissue repair, wound healing and regeneration of new collagen and elastin. The PRP is then injected into the skin often around the eyes, mouth and hands to improve texture and tone as well as in the scalp to stimulate new hair growth.
PRP can also be used in combination with the SkinPen Microneedling treatment to naturally stimulate your own collagen production and enhance the effects of the PRP. This is great for acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and crepey skin.
PRP can also be used in combination with dermal fillers like Juvederm, Restylane or Radiesse for additional collagen stimulating benefits and volume.
For Hair Restoration:
Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is a natural and effective treatment for hair loss and hair thinning in both men and women. Your own blood is drawn, placed into a centrifuge machine to separate the red blood cells and platelets apart and then the platelet rich plasma is reinjected into the areas of hair loss and thinning. Your platelets play a crucial role in healing and releasing growth factors to influence tissue repair. When PRP is used for hair restoration, the growth factors from the platelets stimulate hair follicle growth.
Hair restoration with PRP does require multiple sessions spaced one month apart. At Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists, we recommend 4-6 sessions for optimal results followed with maintenance treatments 1-2x per year. New hair growth can take about 6 months to a year to be fully seen after PRP treatment.
To learn more about PRP treatment, and find out if it is right for you, we invite you to contact our trained professionals at Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists by calling 760-773-6616 today.