PRP Treatment (Plasma)
PRP Treatment: PRP (platelet rich plasma) means blood rich in thrombocyte cells. In PRP application, platelet cells obtained from the person’s own blood and plasma rich in growth factors are used. Blood, the vital fluid circulating in our veins, constitutes 1/3 of our body weight.
The liquid part of the blood that is outside the cellular components is called “plasma” and it enables important substances such as plasma, amino acids, carbohydrates, and elements to be transported to the tissues. One of the important cells in the blood is thrombocyte (platelet). The main task of thrombocytes; When vascular integrity is impaired, it is to stop bleeding and start healing. It contains many growth factors and cytokines in platelets.
Platelets allow wounds to heal because of these properties. Since these benefits of platelets have been noticed, they have been used in many ways in the field of medicine. It has been used to restore the damaged tissues to normal and successful results have been obtained.
How is PRP Treatment Applied?
In the plasma obtained from the blood taken from the person, the part remaining at the bottom of the tube is the richest part of clot cells and growth factors. Plasma obtained in PRP treatment is applied to the problematic area of the skin with the help of tiny needles.
PRP serum can be applied to the skin after fractional laser and fractional radiofrequency applications. In this way, PRP is easily absorbed through the opened pores.
Areas That PRP Treatment is Applied
PRP Application in Hair Transplantation
PRP performed during hair transplantation is a method applied with the aim of accelerating wound healing and hair growth after the transplantation process.
The aim of the PRP treatment is to revitalize the hair follicles that have begun to shed and have lost their strength and healthy structure. It has been observed that hair loss decreases, and hair strands thicken in the applied area in people who have been applied PRP.
In people who receive PRP after hair transplantation, wound healing occurs in a very short time. The red spots and crusts that occur after the surgery disappear very quickly and the hair growth potential of the transplanted follicles increases.
Facial PRP Treatment
Face PRP application provides brightness and flexibility on the face and is also very important for acne and scars. It is a medical application used for skin and facial wrinkles.
The plasma enriched in terms of thrombocytes using the people’s own blood is injected back into the patient and the desired result is achieved. Since the patient’s own blood is used in the facial PRP aesthetic procedure, no side effects are encountered. For this reason, at the end of the session, redness like needle marks may occur only in the application area. Of course, it should not be forgotten that this situation is temporary.
This procedure is done with local anesthesia. Facial PRP aesthetics, also known as regenerative and restorative tissue transfer, also plays an important role in preventing skin problems as it triggers collagen production. As a result, it is extremely effective in achieving a bright and younger appearance of the skin.
PRP Treatment (Plasma) FAQ
- How many sessions of prp should be applied after hair transplantation?
After hair transplantation, I recommend 6-8 sessions of prp application.
- How should the session intervals be in PRP?
Session intervals should be every 7-14 days.
- To whom is PRP not applied / contraindicated?
PRP is not applied to pregnant women, to women who are breastfeeding, cancer patients, and those with active infection in the application area.
- Does PRP have side effects?
Since PRP is obtained from the person’s own blood, it does not have any side effects.