Rejuvenation with Platelet Rich Plasma

The fraction containing PRP as the name suggests has a high concentration of platelets, which contain high amounts of epidermal growth factor (EGF) having the ability to naturally stimulate the direct production of collagen, elastin and other customary skin constituents. The application of PRP, promotes skin rejuvenation through regeneration and reorganization of tissues due to its high concentration of growth factors.

This is a safe practice supported by scientific medicine and tested successfully in other fields such as sports medicine, neurosurgery, orthopedics and surgical procedures for wound healing. This treatment is recommended for people aged 30-35 years old, which is when the skin begins to lose its ability to regenerate. It is a completely safe treatment for your health because there is no kind of intolerance or rejection, as it is a part of the patient’s own blood and not cause adverse reactions or toxic or allergenic effects.

The PRP as a aesthetic  treatment, can be applied in both women and men as prevention to reduce skin damage due to aging; already after 45 years old is used for regenerative purposes and repairers. In wound repair age does not influence the results.

PRGF or PRP has a high concentration of growth intraplatelet factors (bio-stimulating substances), is re-injected into the patient through mesotherapy (intradermal injections) or injections (injections into subcutaneous tissue) to induce the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. First, the extraction of peripheral blood from the patient is performed.

Subsequently the blood in order to obtain fraction PRP is centrifuged, which prior to use must be activated. Once PRP obtained, gentle cleansing area of the patient to be treated it is performed, a topical anesthetic is placed to minimize discomfort and is injected in small amounts of PRP in the skin.

The aesthetic benefits of this treatment are aimed at:

• Reducing fine wrinkles as much deeper, for stimulation of skin collagen.
• Moisturize improving elasticity, tone and thickness thereof.
• Improve and reduce scarring.

Through this treatment, a greater brightness is obtained with increase of the elasticity and turgor of the skin and improvement in acne scars and stains post.

A slight effect repair of very fine lines can be noticed in the first 24 hours, although these results are appreciated from the first week, and its maximum effect at 20 to 30 days. Its effect is lasting about 4-6 months, after that, you can return to repeat the procedure. However, for maximum results it is recommended that three monthly continuous session and thereafter every 4-6 months depending on the patient’s skin. This treatment stimulates other has been performed in combination. Despite not cause side effects, this treatment will not be applied to people with blood disorders, history of cancer, active viral infections, pregnancy and lactation.