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What if your blood could help you look younger, grow thicker hair, and eliminate nagging pain?
That’s exactly what Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy does.
This simple treatment uses your blood’s natural power to heal and rejuvenate. By taking a bit of your blood, concentrating the platelets, and then putting them back into the areas that need help, PRP sparks your body’s ability to fix itself.
No chemicals or fancy stuff—just your body doing what it does best. Whether you’re dealing with wrinkles, thinning hair, or aches that just won’t go away, PRP might be the answer you’ve been looking for. It's not just another fad—it's a natural way to help your body heal and feel better.

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy

Platelet-rich plasma therapy, or PRP, is a famous biological injectable treatment in aesthetic and regenerative medicine. It uses platelets from a person's blood cells to naturally restore the skin and fix the signs of aging.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a mixture of plasma. It contains 4–7 times the concentration of human platelets and development factors such as alpha granules and thick granules.
Cell regeneration, separation, and blood vessel formation are responsible for these factors. The dense granules contain receptors, kinases and transcription factors, serotonin, histamine, dopamine, calcium, and adenosine. That can expand the permeability of the membrane and also moderate inflammation.
PRP procedure for the treatment of hair loss
PRP procedure for the treatment of hair loss

Procedure

Blood is drawn from the patient's body and then centrifuged for approximately 5 minutes to separate plasma. Plasma is then reinjected back into the treatment area to accelerate collagen and elastin production. Local anesthesia is injected into the treatment area. This technique has been introduced previously. Sports medicine has been used to treat quick wound healing.

Benefits

PRP is beneficial for the following purposes:
It is essential for hair growth and the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
It is helpful for the treatment of acne and healing scars.
PRP contains topical growth factors that enhance the appearance of the skin. It smooths the skin and treats wrinkles.
It lowers the pain caused by tendonitis and chronic tendinosis.
It is perfect for skin that starts losing elasticity and volume. Especially for under-sensitive eye areas, no laser treatment can be used under the eyes to remove aging signs.

Side effects

PRP therapy is a safe method for treating aging. It stimulates the growth of the body's natural cells, and no foreign particles are injected. The only possible side effects are pain, dizziness, irritation, and sometimes bleeding, which can be controlled by conservative management.

Indications

The following are the indications of PRP:
Venous and arterial leg ulcers
Skin graft donor sites
First and second-degree thermal burns
Superficial injuries, cuts, and abrasions
Hair loss
Post-traumatic scars

Contradictions

PRP isn't suggested in the following conditions;
Critical thrombocytopenia
Hemodynamic instability
Sepsis
Acute and chronic infections
Anti-coagulation therapy

Conclusion

PRP therapy might sound complicated, but it's really just your body doing what it does best—healing itself. This treatment uses your blood to help your skin, hair, or even scars get better. Think of it as giving your body a little push in the right direction. There might be some minor discomfort, but the benefits usually make it worth it. If you're thinking about PRP, see it as a natural way to get the results you want. Just make sure to check with a healthcare professional to see if it’s a good fit for you.

References:

1. Marx RE. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): what is PRP and what is not PRP? Implant Dent 2001; 10: 225–8.
2. Foster TE, Puskas BL, Mandelbaum BR et al. Platelet-rich plasma: from basic science to clinical applications. Am J Sports Med 2009; 37: 2259–72.
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