Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is the isolated platelet-rich part of your blood. When your blood is spun it separates into two components, the red blood cells and the liquid part of the blood called the plasma. The plasma can be further separated into a platelet rich component and a platelet poor component. The platelet rich component contains a high concentration of growth factors which are molecules that turn on cellular processes in your body that result in rejuvenation and healing of injured tissues. Uses can range from improving the appearance of scarring to improving the quality and coloration of skin to restoring hair.  They have been used by orthopeadic and spine surgeons for decades to rejuvenate joints cartilage.  The growth factors can be thought of as the fuel for cellular processes to occur.  In order for them to work, two things need to occur-number one they need to be put into the location where change is needed and number two, that location needs to undergo some type of controlled injury so that the local stem cells can use the fuel to regenerate the tissue. This can be accomplished by simply injecting the PRP through the skin in multiple locations as with hair restoration. Or it can be used in conjunction with microneedling - also known as the Vampire Facial - where the microneedle creates the injury and the PRP fuels the rejuvenation. As part of the rejuvenation you can expect improvement in color, tone, texture and quality of the skin, and it will also help improve fine lines and wrinkles when injected properly and with repeated treatments.