PRP, platelet rich plasma, has gained ground in use for cosmetic non-invasive treatments. This treatment improves the skin’s overall appearance by stimulating the production of collagen using high concentrations of proteins, growth factors and cytokines from your own blood. These proteins help skin tissue repair itself.
One of the most popular applications of PRP in the cosmetic area is to improve the appearance of the skin. The plasma is microneedled into the skin which promotes collagen production as well as improves the appearance of blemishes and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. PRP can be combined with other treatments such as laser and peels.
The advantages of the PRP treatment include that anesthesia is not required and it is a procedure that lasts from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the area to be treated. Recovery takes two to five days and in very few cases there is rejection or adverse reactions since the plasma is obtained from the same patient.
One of the disadvantages of this treatment is the risk of acquiring infections in the treated area, as well as experiencing bleeding, bruising, or inflammation. It is vitally important to choose medical personnel who specialize in this type of treatment and check the sanitary rigor of the place where it is performed.
PRP takes time for the full effects as the body has to create collagen, results can continue to improve in the weeks following treatment. PRP in Stamford is gaining in popularity as more data comes out showing the advantages to its use in aesthetic medicine.
For best results, treatment can be combined with microneedling, Aquagold, intense pulsed light (IPL), peels, radiofrequency, or hyaluronic acid fillers.
