PRP Face/Neck Lift
A PRP injection treatment starts with drawing a patient’s own blood and processing it in a centrifuge, so only the enriched cells remain. Called platelet-rich plasma (PRP), this concentration of enriched cells contains proteins called growth factors, which are intimately involved with the stimulation of cell reproduction and repair.
Platelet-rich plasma injections are believed to have a host of benefits.
They're used to:
- Accelerate new skin cell turnover and boost collagen production.
- Treat under-eye discoloration or dark circles.
What happens during a PRP treatment?
Plasma contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets (or thrombocytes) that contribute to essential growth functions and healing processes, including blood clotting and wound healing. When these platelets are isolated and injected into a treatment area, they stimulate your body’s reparative cell production.
To prepare a PRP injection, the patient’s blood is extracted and run through a centrifuge, which concentrates the platelets. The platelet-rich plasma is then injected directly into the injured area or tissue that’s in need of rejuvenation.
You may experience some bruising, soreness, and swelling at the injection site for several days afterward, but you should be able to resume your normal activities immediately, without needing any recovery time off work.
How soon will you see PRP therapy results?
Most people need 3 PRP injection treatments, spaced about a month apart, for optimal results.
Follow-up treatments are often recommended every 6 months after that to maintain results