Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
What are the available treatments?
PRP injections are used for a range of conditions, from musculoskeletal pain and injuries to cosmetic procedures.
Tendon, Ligament, Muscle and Joint Injuries
PRP injections may be able to treat a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. For example, chronic tendon injuries such as tennis elbow or jumper’s knee can often take a long time to heal, so adding PRP shots to a treatment regimen can help to stimulate the healing process, decrease pain and enable a return to activities sooner.
Post-surgical Healing
Clinicians first used PRP to accelerate healing after jaw or plastic surgeries. Now, post-surgical PRP injections have expanded to help heal muscles, tendons and ligaments, as procedures on these tissues have notoriously long recovery times.
Osteoarthritis
Early studies indicate that PRP injections may help treat osteoarthritis pain and stiffness by modulating the joint environment and reducing inflammation, but research is growing.
Hair Loss
PRP injections can be effective in treating male pattern baldness, both in preventing hair loss and promoting new hair growth. PRP can also aid in the stimulation of hair growth after hair transplants.
Skin Rejuvenation
PRP injections are sometimes used as an anti-aging treatment, but there is little evidence to show that PRP reduces wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
PRP (platelet rich plasma) is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein derived from one’s own blood. Growth factors released by the platelet aid in tissue repair in aging skin by stimulating collagen production by the skin cells.
It involves drawing of one’s own blood, running it through a centrifuge machine that segregates red blood cells and plasma. The plasma with highly concentrated platelet is then injected throughout the face using micro needle.
For skin or scalp injection: Prior to the procedure, numbing cream will be applied onto the face for 45-60 minutes. Thus the entire procedure is comfortable with no to minimal pain.
For joint injection: local anaesthetics will be injected prior to PRP injection, procedure is largely comfortable with minimal pain.
For skin or scalp injection, expect tiny blebs right after the injection which usually will disappear after a few hours. Minimal bruises from the needle injection may be experienced which will last for 5-7 days.
For joints injections, largely no downtime.
For skin injection: A generally more youthful and healthy skin as the skin regains its radiance, smoothness and elasticity. Less fine lines, less dark circle and a more hydrated skin will be observed.
For joint injection: reduction in pain and increase in smoothness of joint movement. It is possible to eliminate joint pain with successive PRP treatments.
Results can be seen 1-2 weeks after the treatment.
Every 1 month for induction phase. Every 4-8 months for maintenance phase.
PRP comes from one’s own blood, there’s no risk of rejection or allergic reaction.
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