PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma (Platelet/Platelet-Enriched Plasma) enriched from platelets.
PRP is a medical application. It should only be done by doctors.
When the PRP procedure is decided, the person’s blood is taken into a tube containing a special solution that prevents coagulation. It is rotated at a certain speed in an instrument called centrifuge to separate the elements of the blood. Thus, red cells called erythrocytes in the tube are at the bottom of the tube, white cells called leukocytes are in the middle, and platelets called platelets are collected in the upper plasma section. it is poor in platelets and is called PPP.
Platelets have a role in blood coagulation in the body, but they also secrete growth factors that help heal a tissue injury.
Therefore, the PRP obtained from the centrifuged blood, that is, the part with abundant platelets, is applied to the desired area of the face, neck, hair, etc., either by the mesotherapy method or by turning it into a mask. Thus, natural growth factors that will reverse the effects of tissue damage or aging are given to the desired area.
Is PRP a kind of stem cell therapy?
PRP is not a stem cell therapy. However, it indirectly works on stem cells. Growth factors inside platelets are stimuli that convey the message of producing fibroblasts in skin cells. Fibroblasts are also key structures for producing collagen and elastin.
Does PRP have any side effects or risk of infection?
If hygienic conditions are followed and centrifuged at the right time and at the right speed, there is no risk or side effect. A disposable injection and tube is required for each session. It is extremely safe. After the application, bruising can be seen at the needle sites.
What are the visible results of PRP?
The skin looks brighter and more vibrant. The sun and age spots that we encounter especially in the face area soften, and there is an improvement in the under-eye area bags and purple color changes. Fine lines soften. However, PRP, which is a very natural method, only gives you back what you already have in a stronger way. This is your skin’s defense mechanism.
Who can not do PRP?
Those with low platelet count
For those with blood disease
Those with a blood-borne disease
To pregnant and lactating mothers
For those with autoimmune disease
To cancer patients
It should not be applied over the age of 65.
