Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
What is P.R.P (Platelet Rich Plasma)?
Platelet Rich Plasma, P.R.P, which means plasma enriched with platelet is a process of repairing damaged tissue by injecting the blood taken from the person to her/his own body. The blood is centrifuged in special kits and the blood components are separated from each other. Thus, the Platelet (stem cell) in the blood is emerged. The blood enriched with platelet is taken and injected into the same person again. P.R.P which is certified with CE, is applied to person all over the world as a newly developed application.
In Which Areas Can Application be Made?
Face
Hand
Arm
Inner part of the leg
Hair
Neck
Low-neck
What are The Benefits of The Application?
Platelets are blood cells that function in tissue repair in the body. When any damage occurs on the skin texture, platelets become active and start the repair process. With the P.R.P application, it’s provided that the person treats himself/herself with his/her own blood. The aim in the application is to perform the repair with a lot of platelets, thus the platelet is injected 2-4 times more than the amount of platelet cell that the average human body can carry blood. Thus, the self-repair process of the body is strengthened and accelerated. The P.R.P application is performed to increase the skin quality and renew the skin. The effect of this application which is preferred for wrinkles, macula, wound, crucks treatment and hair restructuring, increases over time, unlike other treatments.
Who Should Avoid From This Application?
P.R.P application cannot be applied to those who have relatively low platelet amount according to the body structure, liver disease, infection problem, use blood thinners and have blood coagulation problems.
What are The Periods and Stages of the Application?
Before the application, the area where the application is to be performed is cleaned with antiseptic solution, the local anaesthetic cream is rubbed off and the area is narcotised. An average of 8-20 cc of blood is taken from the person and centrifuged in a sterile, special tube. At the end of this application, platelets more than normal are accumulated in the plasma and this plasma enriched with platelet is injected to the same person with injector (mesotherapy gun, dermapen, dermaroller). Since the person’s own blood is used in the plasma application which is injected 1,5 mm under the skin, there is no allergic reaction It takes approximately 45-60 minutes. After the application, soothing creams are rubbed, and cold compress is applied for 10-15 minutes. 4-8 sessions are applied with 3-5-week intervals.
What are the Points to Be Considered Before and After the Application?
At least 2-3 days before the application, blood thinners and rheumatic medicines should not be used. Alcohol should not be consumed. The medicines used should be reported to the specialist. After the application, the treated area should not be exposed to water for 8 hours and peeling process should not be applied. For 3 days, the treated area should not be exposed to the sunlight.
What Are the Side Effects of the Application?
After the process, the person may continue his/her daily life. Redness, bruising, burning, infection, bleeding, pain and oedema may occur depending on the process, but these will pass within 5-7 days depending on the person’s skin structure.