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by Op. Dr. Evren Tevfik İşçi
PRP is a medical procedure that should be carried out in a sterile setting by qualified and competent specialists. The Platelet Rich Plasma technique entails the use of platelet-enriched plasma. This application is based on the utilization of platelet cells extracted from a person’s own blood and plasma rich in growth factors.
Before using PRP, a little amount of blood is drawn from the patient. The blood is drawn and placed in tiny tubes containing a specific gel. The blood in the tube is separated into its constituents by centrifugation. At the conclusion of this procedure, a PRP gel with a platelet density of up to 1.5 million per milliliter is created by separating the red cell portion of the blood, which has an average of 200,000 platelets per milliliter.
Platelets, by definition, have roles other than blood coagulation. They also release growth factors, which have the capacity to cure tissue injury. The platelet-rich portion of the PRP produced after centrifugation can be administered to regions such as the face, joints, hair, and neck using the mesotherapy procedure. Natural growth factors, which can reverse the effects of tissue damage and aging, are injected directly into the affected region.
If the tissues are damaged, the mending process begins when the blood gathers the clot cells in this location. The goal of the PRP application is to provide far more clot cells to the target tissue than is feasible to transport with normal blood flow, as well as to heal the target tissue faster and stronger.
What are the Benefits of PRP Therapy?
PRP is a therapy approach for blemishes, wrinkles, skin cracks, hair loss, acne and scars, joint and muscle illnesses, and acute and chronic pain. Wrinkles and sagging in the region may be reduced depending on the treatment. The treatment process can be hastened and the effects gained sustained by combining procedures such as mesotherapy and ozone therapy with the PRP procedure.
In reality, PRP therapy increases platelet count, which kickstarts the entire therapeutic process. Fibrin networks that form on the skin after the treatment gather stem cells from the environment into their own structure and operate with stem cells indirectly. As a result, the administration of PRP therapy rich in platelet cells to the skin initiates the skin’s healing and reconstructing process.
PRP therapy is often administered in 4-6 sessions spaced 1 to 4 weeks apart. After 6 to 12 months, the PRP therapy can be repeated. People who use anticoagulant medicines, have any blood condition, a history of cancer, autoimmune disorders, infection or inflammation in the application region, pregnant women, and those who are nursing are not eligible for PRP therapy.
The outcomes of PRP therapy, which is based on skin regeneration, are generally seen after the second or third session. After the PRP injection, the patient’s skin tightens, wrinkles are reduced, sagging is reduced, skin color brightness improves, and scars on the skin fade. Benefits such as condensation and increased hair thickness can be obtained after PRP treatments to the scalp in places where hair is thinning.
The most essential aspect of the PRP technique is that the rejuvenating effect offered by the application is not limited to specific places, as with filling or similar applications, but extends over a much greater area of the skin and is more lasting. Although the outcomes of other procedures are permanent for a limited time, the beneficial effects of the PRP process belong to the individual who uses it rather than fading. Because PRP therapy is a totally tailored technique, there are no aftereffects. Because the injection uses a chemical derived from the person’s own blood, the danger of an allergic response is limited. Temporary redness at the injection site is possible. Aside from that, there will be no negative consequences.
Who Can Use PRP?
PRP is an efficient technique used to improve one’s facial look. The separation of platelet cells and the transfer of the enriched plasma to areas of the skin that exhibit indications of age give the skin with a natural growth and rejuvenation impact. It is considered a safe and non-allergic approach because it is conducted with one’s own blood.
Platelet-rich plasma collected by separating the patient’s blood is injected using fine-tipped needles to regions such as the face, hand, neck, and arm to be treated under the scope of PRP application. Because it is a medical operation, it must be carried out by specialists. At the same time, because it is an aesthetic surgical application, it should be conducted in clinics that specialize in this field and under sanitary settings.
It is conceivable that the plasma obtained by centrifuging the patient’s blood does not have the necessary number of platelets density. More than 1 million clot cells should be employed for an efficient PRP outcome. As a result, specialists that specialize in PRP and utilize international-standard instruments should be consulted. The thickness of the injectors is one of the parameters that influence the procedure’s effectiveness. As a result, the surgery should be carried out by plastic surgeons or skin specialists utilizing the appropriate small needles and procedures.