Technology
Platelet-rich plasma is a concentrate prepared from a small sample of your own blood to increase the local level of platelets and the growth factors they release.
Anti-Aging Clinic can explain how this technology may fit into care, answer your questions, and help you explore the next step with a specialist.
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from a small sample of your own blood and concentrated so it carries more platelets. Platelets play a natural part in healing, releasing signals that help tissue repair, and PRP puts those signals to work for skin quality, hair and, in medical care, joints and tendons.
Because it comes from you, PRP is called autologous. Some preparation methods use an anticoagulant or other materials, and we're happy to tell you exactly what goes into yours. At our clinic, PRP injections are performed by our experienced physicians. DermNet PRP overview
Your blood sample is processed in a centrifuge, and the platelet-rich plasma is collected for your treatment.
Preparation systems differ in equipment, processing, platelet concentration and other blood-cell content. That's worth knowing when you compare treatments or read about PRP research.
Platelets release signals that influence the cells involved in repair, including fibroblasts, which build collagen and the skin's supporting framework. Placing a concentrated dose of these signals where they're needed is intended to encourage the tissue's own renewal. Research on facial rejuvenation is growing, and responses vary from person to person. Review of PRP facial rejuvenation
PRP can be placed in more than one way, and in more than one kind of tissue. We choose the route that fits the area and the purpose of your treatment.
Manual injection. The physician uses a syringe to place PRP into selected sites, with the pattern planned around your anatomy and the goal of treatment. Most of our patients choose manual injection.
Device-assisted injection. An injection device can deliver PRP evenly across the planned area for patients who prefer it, and we offer this with the Introfil device. It's still a physician-performed injection, and the choice comes down to preference and fit.
PRP with another procedure. Some protocols combine PRP with microneedling or other procedures. Applying PRP to freshly treated skin works differently from injecting it, and each route has its own research.
Joints, tendons and ligaments. For musculoskeletal problems, PRP is placed under ultrasound guidance, so the physician can see the target structure and the nerves and vessels around it in real time.
Related concerns: fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, acne scars and hair thinning.
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Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic can help you explore this technology, related treatments, and connected concerns.
Individual results vary.
Your PRP is prepared from a small blood sample taken from your arm at your visit, and the injections are performed by our experienced physicians. Sterile blood handling and preparation are part of every treatment.
Let your physician know about any other medical conditions and all the medicines and supplements you take. DermNet clinical overview
You'll leave with aftercare instructions for your treatment, including how long each precaution applies.
This is not a complete list.
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Uses a concentrate of platelets prepared from a small sample of your own blood to aid skin healing and skin-quality goals.
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Conditions It May Help Address
The relationship between a technology and a concern depends on the treatment plan, patient assessment, and how the technology is being used.
Acne is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages and skin types. Our physicians assess what is happening in your skin and help you choose an appropriate medical treatment, maintenance and preventive plan as well as your at-home skincare.
Skin that looks less smooth or radiant and feels uneven because of surface irregularity.
Visible facial creases that develop from repeated expression, collagen loss, sun exposure and skin dryness.
Hollowing or darkness beneath the eyes from shadowing, pigment, visible vessels, thin skin, or volume loss.
Reduced hair density, increased shedding or more visible scalp resulting from thinning hair.
Persistent difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual activity.
Concerns about penile girth, circumference or proportion (sometimes searched as penis enlargement or male enhancement), whether from perception, natural variation, or a change after injury or treatment.
Physical, emotional, sleep, sexual, vaginal, or urinary changes associated with the menopause transition.
Urgency, frequency, mild leakage or discomfort that may have pelvic-floor, hormonal, bladder or medical causes.
Changes such as fatigue, mood shifts, sleep issues, or altered libido that may warrant hormone assessment.
Talk with Anti-Aging Clinic about your goals and the options that may be worth exploring.
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Your consultation. Cosmetic consultations, including PRP for skin and hair, are complimentary. PRP for joints and tendons is provided by Dr. Teri Fisher, our sports medicine physician. Sports medicine consultations are physician appointments with a consultation fee, confirmed when you book.
FAQ
Yes. The PRP we use is prepared from a small sample of your own blood. Some preparation methods add an anticoagulant or other materials, and we'll tell you exactly what's in the PRP prepared for you.
Preparation systems differ, and so do the platelet concentration and makeup of the PRP they produce. That's why we explain how your PRP is prepared and why it suits your treatment.
They're two ways of placing the same preparation: by syringe, or with an injection device such as Introfil. Most of our patients choose manual injection by the physician. The choice depends on the area and the protocol, and your preference counts too.
They're related but different. PRF is prepared differently and has its own fibrin characteristics, and our physicians use each where it suits. For example, PRF is one of our options for tear troughs.
They do different jobs. PRP supports skin healing and skin quality, while fillers restore structural volume. If volume is your main goal, a filler is the better match, and your consultation helps you choose.
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