PRP Platelet Rich Plasma

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The use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is not new; it has long been recognized for it’s accelerated wound healing properties in such applications as surgery and sports injuries. This technology is now being used for cosmetic enhancement.

PRP is a bio active stimulator using cells derived from your own blood, these are then re-injected into the skin to stimulate collagen and new skin cells.

PRP Skin Treatment

  • Crepey neck
  • Eye area
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Textural improvement
  • ​Dull dry skin
  • Back of hands
  • Full face rejuvenation
  • Decolletage​​

Where does PRP come from?

Your blood is rich in red blood cells, white blood cells and plasma. We use only the plasma portion of your blood. A special process is used to obtain the PRP.

Process of PRP

A small collection of blood 20mls, is taken and processed to give us the PRP required for your treatment. This is done by placing your blood in a centrifuge for 8 minutes separating the plasma and platelets from your red blood cells. 
The concentrated source of autologous platelets within the plasma contain numerous growth factors that stimulate tissue regeneration and remodeling. After application of a topical anaesthetic the PRP is then injected into your skin, much like having other cosmetic injections. 
The entire process is performed at Face Doctors and takes about an hour. Results take around 4-6 weeks to see and a series of up to 3 treatments is recommended 4 weeks apart. Your skin should still improve with time following your treatment programme.

Expectations & Aftercare

Initially you will see swelling from the treatment itself, this will gradually subside. For the first 2 weeks there is minimal change. The neck is slower to improve than the face. Results become more visible around the 3 week period as platelets stimulate growth factors with concomitant collagen and skin production, this improvement will continue over the ensuing months particularly in skin texture and tone providing a thickening and tightening effect. Minimal improvement occurs in persons with heavy alcohol, 
tobacco or drug usage as these patients harvest poor platelets.

Best results are obtained in those individuals who
  • Do not smoke
  • Avoid excess alcohol and drugs
  • Avoid aspirin and antiinflammatories such as nurofen and voltaren 2 weeks before and 6 weeks after treatment
  • Avoid Omega 3, Vit E supplements, Ginko Baloba for the same amount of time as aspirin and antiinflammatories
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PRP Health & Safety Information

PRP is 100% your own cells (autologous) and therefore there is no risk of  allergy, or rejection. PRP is inherently safe. PRP is suitable for all skin  tones and can be used in pregnant and breast feeding patients

After 3 treatments, a repeat treatment should be done within 2 years. This is because once tissue is regenerated and remodeled with this effect being long lasting, we unfortunately continue to age, and with time the problem areas begin to reappear.
  • Not suitable for advanced signs of aging, wrinkling and scarring therefore a patient with this profile may require a combination of treatments.
  • Note results may vary for individual patients.
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Side Effects

  • Minimal swelling bruising and redness for 12-24hrs
  • Possible bruise at puncture  site, visible for a few days
  • No allergic reaction as PRP uses your own 
    blood
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Who cannot have PRP

  • Smoke. The tar from cigerettes in particular inhibits growth factor production.
  • Drug and heavy alcohol use
  • Platelet or Clotting disorders (Platelet Dysfunction Syndrome, ITP)
  • Hypofibrinogenaemia
  • Acute or Chronic Infections
  • Severe systemic disease e.g malignancy, chronic liver pathology
  • On anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy eg. aspirin, warfarin, dipyridamole, clopidogril
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PRP Data Information

  1. Cervelli, Valerio MD; Lucarini, Lucilla MD.Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid in the Loss of Substance with Bone Exposure. Advances in Skin & Wound Care: April 2011 – Volume 24 – Issue 4 – pp 176-181 [This one shows using the same techniques used in the Vampire Facelift (R) procedure to grow new skin WHERE THERE IS NO SKIN]
  2. Redaelli, Alessio. Face and neck revitalization with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): clinical
    outcome in a series of 23 consecutively treated patients    . Journal of Drugs in Dermatology – May 1, 2010
  3. Azzena B, Mazzoleni F, Abatangelo G, Zavan B, Vindigni V. Autologous plateletrich [Using Regen prepared platelet-derived growth factors (a single-spin centrifuge) to rejuvenate the face & neck]
    plasma as an adipocyte in vivo delivery system: case report. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2008;32(1):155-161.
  4. Cervelli V, Gentile P, Grimaldi M. Regenerative surgery: use of fat grafting combined
    with platelet-rich plasma for chronic lower-extremity ulcers. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009;33(3):340-345.
  5. Cervelli V, Palla L, Pascali M, De Angelis B, Curcio BC, Gentile P. Autologous platelet-rich plasma mixed with purified fat graft in aesthetic plastic surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009;33(5):716-721.
  6. Cervelli V, Gentile P. Use of cell fat mixed with platelet gel in progressive hemifacial atrophy. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009;33(1):22-27.
  7. Cervelli V, Gentile P, Scioli MG, et al. Application of platelet-rich plasma in plas-tic surgery: clinical and in vitro evaluation. Tissue Eng Part C Methods. 2009; 15:1-9.
  8. Sclafani AP. Platelet-rich fibrin matrix for improvement of deep nasolabial folds. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2010;9(1):66-71.
  9. Sclafani AP. Applications of platelet-rich fibrin matrix in facial plastic surgery. Facial Plast Surg. 2009;25(4):270-276.
  10.  Sclafani AP. Safety, efficacy, and utility of platelet-rich fibrin matrix in facial plastic surgery [published online February 21, 2011]. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2011;13(4):247-251.
  11. Kakudo N, Minakata T, Mitsui T, Kushida S, Notodihardjo FZ, Kusumoto K. Proliferation-promoting effect of platelet-rich plasma on human adiposederived stem cells and human dermal fibroblasts. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008; 122(5):1352-1360.
  12. Oh DS, Cheon YW, Jeon YR, Lew DH. Activated platelet-rich plasma improves fat graft survival in nude mice: a pilot study. Dermatol Surg. 2011;37(5):619-625.
  13. Danielsen P, Jørgensen B, Karlsmark T, Jorgensen LN, Agren MS. Effect of topical autologous platelet-rich fibrin versus no intervention on epithelialization of donor sites and meshed split-thickness skin autografts: a randomized clinical trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008;122(5):1431-1440.
  14. Anitua E, Sa´nchez M, Zalduendo MM, et al. Fibroblastic response to treatment with different preparations rich in growth factors. Cell Prolif. 2009;42(2):162-170.
  15. Carroll RJ, Arnoczky SP, Graham S, O’Connell SM. Characterization of Autologous Growth Factors in Cascade Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM). Edison, NJ:Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation; 2005. Publication No. 128-XM 307C5.
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