PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) can be applied topically during the micro-needling procedure, and it can also injected into the skin right after the treatment to greatly enhance the micro-needling benefits. This complete treatment is also known as the Vampire Facial.
PRP comes from your own blood and contains high concentrations of platelets and growth factors that help your tissue heal and grow new cells. PRP is obtained by drawing a small amount of blood from your arm into a sterile tube. The tube is centrifuged to separate your plasma, the portion of the blood that we use for the treatment, from your red and white blood cells, which settle to the bottom of the tube.
Historically, PRP has been primarily used in orthopedic medicine, dentistry and reconstructive surgery to help speed recovery. Now it’s used in aesthetic medicine to help damaged, aging skin grow new collagen and elastin for beautiful, youthful results.
When PRP is placed back into the skin by injection or micro-needling, it initiates a localized stem cell response. Over the weeks and months following treatment, this stem cell response recruits collagen-producing cells called fibroblasts. The fibroblasts replace tissue that has been damaged or lost through the aging process with healthy skin that looks refreshed and rejuvenated.
A PRP Facial enhances skin quality by encouraging cellular turnover and promoting circulation, which results in softer renewed skin with better tone and texture. After just one session, you will notice a visible improvement in your skin’s brightness, clarity, and overall health. The benefits of PRP cannot be recreated in any cosmetic or pharmaceutical product as it is an individual’s own cells creating new tissue and healthy skin.
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