PRP treatment refers to a form of treatment that involves using a patient’s own blood to stimulate growth factors and enhance healing. These techniques are applied in different fields, including dermatology, sports medicine, and orthopedics, and can only be performed by professionals at a PRP treatment clinic.
A general overview of PRP treatment
- Preparation
The first step in PRP treatment is to draw some blood from a part of the patient’s body, usually the arm. The components of the blood are separated to isolate the platelet-rich plasma through a rapidly spinning centrifuge machine.
- Isolation
After preparation and separation of the blood components, platelet-rich plasma is collected and isolated. This component contains high levels of platelets and growth factors.
- Application
At this point, the platelet-rich plasma is ready for treatment. It is usually injected or topically applied to the targeted areas to stimulate the growth of cells, tissue repair, and cell regeneration.
Application of PRP
PRP can be applied in different areas to address different issues, including:
Chronic wound healing: one of the most common applications of PRP treatment is to treat chronic wounds from injuries, trauma, and other health conditions such as diabetic ulcers and bedsores. It helps promote tissue repair and the formation of new blood vessels, thereby facilitating faster and more effective healing.
Dental procedures: PRP treatment is also a common procedure in the dental field. It is used in oral surgeries such as dental implants to enhance tissue regeneration and accelerate healing.
Hair loss treatment: hair loss can be caused by various factors, including age-related factors, medical issues, using bad products, and a poor hair care routine. In cases of severe hair loss, PRP is used as a non-invasive option for hair growth. When injected into the scalp, it can help increase hair growth and thickness.
Dermatology is the field of skin care and skin treatments performed by skin specialists such as Dr. Rinky Kapoor of The Esthetic Clinics in India. PRP can be used in this field to rejuvenate the facial skin through a procedure called a “vampire facial”. The treatment should only be performed by a specialist and is used to improve the texture of the skin, reduce wrinkles, promote collagen production, and create a younger, more vibrant appearance.
Orthopedics: PRP can help treat joint pain, ligament sprains, tendonitis, and other musculoskeletal injuries. A specialist will inject it into the injured area to help reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing process.
Benefits of PRP treatment Hair Treatment
Natural healing properties: PRP is usually extracted from the patient’s own blood and contains a high concentration of platelets, hence stimulating the body’s natural healing processes.
Safe and non-invasive, PRP treatments involve a simple process where a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient. The specialist then separates the blood components to isolate PRP, which is later applied to the targeted areas.
Enhances tissue regeneration; PRP treatments make an effective solution for injuries and wounds as they contain a high level of PRP that can accelerate healing, where healing can be slow due to a limited supply of blood.
Hair growth stimulation: PRP treatment has long been used as a hair loss treatment for its growth properties that promote hair growth and thickness.
