PRP or platelet-rich plasma therapy is a treatment method that is applied in the form of injection of the blood taken from the person himself to the tissues planned to be treated in the body after undergoing various processes. It can be used for aesthetic problems such as hair loss and skin rejuvenation, as well as to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.
PRP is a form of treatment made by the injection of a substance obtained from the person’s own blood and consisting of the initials of the words in the expression ‘Platelet Rich Plasma’ in English. The injected substance is platelet-enriched plasma. Plasma is a component of blood that helps blood to clot and contains special cells called platelets or other factors and proteins. Plasma also contains various proteins that promote cell growth. By isolating and concentrating the plasma from the blood, the researchers obtained a blood component called PRP, which is a plasma richer in platelet cells.
Injecting PRP into damaged tissues encourages the growth of new, healthy cells in the body. PRP is also thought to promote healing in damaged tissue. Since tissue growth factors are more concentrated in the concentrated injection material, healing in body tissues is accelerated.
PRP therapy, which takes about 30-40 minutes to complete, begins with the collection of the patient’s blood in a tube. Platelet-rich plasma is used by separating it from other components of whole blood by centrifugation method. Because platelets act as a natural reservoir for growth factors needed to repair injured tissues. Growth factors secreted by platelets stimulate tissue healing by increasing collagen production and gene and protein expression in tendon stem cells. These growth factors also accelerate blood flow and make cartilages more rigid and flexible.
PRP injections can be done in different ways. For example, for hair loss, lidocaine, a local numbing solution, is applied if necessary before injecting into the scalp. For this, it may be necessary to come to the treatment session a little early. Usually, PRP is mixed with a local anesthetic to reduce the pain associated with the injection. Sometimes, PRP injection can be done together with the surgical procedure.
What is PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment?
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is one of the most frequently used skin rejuvenating cosmetic applications in dermatology in recent years. The human skin is in a constant struggle to protect itself against adverse factors such as aging, sunlight, air pollution, chemicals and toxic substances, and cigarettes.
The skin needs some reparative and restructuring essential substances in the blood for this protection and struggle to stay young. If these essential substances do not reach the skin in sufficient amounts from the blood circulation, unwanted symptoms such as wrinkles, sagging, and staining appear. Here, PRP is an application to carry these essential substances directly to the skin.
How is PRP Treatment Applied?
A certain amount of blood taken from the person is subjected to a special process in the laboratory, and the part rich in growth factors, which ensures the regeneration and structuring of the skin, is separated. The resulting material is injected into the skin with small needles. A time of 30-45 minutes is usually sufficient for the preparation and administration of blood.
In PRP treatments, application programs of 3-6 sessions are organized with an average of 2-3 weeks. Significant effect begins to be seen 3-4 weeks after the first or second application. The well-being achieved lasts for about 12 months, so it is useful to repeat the application once a year in order to maintain the obtained result.
How Can The Efficiency Of PRP Treatment Be Increased?
PRP treatment gives very successful results when used in combination with ozone therapy, especially in facial rejuvenation, hair loss, wound treatment and orthopedic diseases. After increasing tissue blood supply and oxygen level with ozone therapy, PRP provides tissue healing faster. Combination treatment with mesotherapy in hair loss increases the effectiveness.
When Does the Effect of PRP Application Start and How Long Does It Last?
1 cure consists of a total of 4-6 applications performed once in 15 days on average. A healthy glow appears on the skin immediately after cosmetic applications. Then there is some regression in this bright appearance. However, after 1 cycle is completed, the desired effect is achieved.
Since the effectiveness will decrease over time, it is necessary to repeat the cures once in 6 months or once in 10-12 months, depending on the situation. In this case, the effect of the applied cures is equivalent to a permanent rejuvenating effect. The number of sessions applied for hair loss is the same as for cosmetic purposes. Cures for treatment in wound healing, orthopedic disorders and other diseases vary according to the complaint and healing status. The number of sessions can increase to 10 in orthopedic diseases.
What are the Side Effects of PRP Treatment?
Since the material applied in PRP Treatment is obtained from the person’s own blood, there is no possibility of any side effects in terms of infectious diseases or allergic reactions. Redness may occur only during the procedure and regress within a few hours.
In Which Situations Is PRP Treatment Applied?
In the treatment of blemishes, wrinkles and acne scars on the skin, in hair loss, in the treatment of chronic wounds and scars, in the treatment of skin cracks, in the revitalization of the skin, making it more taut and bright, in the correction of arm, leg and armpit sagging, in the treatment of cracks, wrinkles and signs of aging in the hands. It is frequently used in the treatment of wrinkles and sagging in the neck and décolleté area. Generally, the results are highly satisfactory and satisfactory.
PRP Skin Resurfacing
The aging, collapse and sagging of the skin is due to the decrease and loss of the production of the support tissue formed by the collagen and elastin fibers under the skin. Growth factors injected into the skin with PRP Application ensure the regeneration and restructuring of these collagen and elastin fibers. Thus, the skin looks more flexible, tighter, brighter, healthier and younger.
PRP Blemish Treatment
PRP application restores the substances needed by the skin to repair cellular damage and regenerate cells. In this way, the existing problems are solved and the defense power of the skin is increased against the problems that may occur in the future. PRP can be used alone or in combination with other treatment methods such as roller, Mesoretapi, Peeling, Laser.
PRP Hair Treatment
PRP is a very successful method in stopping hair loss, revitalizing weakened and lifeless hair follicles and increasing hair volume. The way to have healthy hair is through a healthy diet of hair follicles. With PRP Treatment, extremely satisfactory results are obtained in hair problems.
To Whom Should PRP Treatment Not Be Applied?
- To cancer patients
- Pregnant and lactating patients
- In the presence of active infection
- In the presence of thrombocytopenia