PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
Want to Reverse effects of aging and sun damage? Try PRP
Platelet Rich Plasma, also known as PRP is an injection or Microneedling based therapy. PRP therapy uses your own blood to isolate plasma, where a concentrate of nutrients and platelets reside. If you are looking to reverse the effects of aging, hyperpigmentation or sun damage, then this is the right treatment for you.
Platelets are cells that naturally assist your body in healing and regenerating skin tissue. Platelets also contain Growth Factors, which are involved in stem cell migration and mobilization. Deployment of stem cells ultimately rejuvenates, and regenerates skin cells in the treatment area.
Studies have shown a drastic increase in the production of collagen and elastin in treatment area when platelet rich plasma is introduced into the skin. As a result, you will see fewer fine lines and wrinkles, improved skin elasticity, better skin texture, reduced hyperpigmentation from sun damage or age, and diminished appearance of scars.
PRP hair treatment has proven to activate dormant hair follicles to grow new hair.
Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
- PRP is the ultimate anti-aging treatment which has been clinically proven provide immense benefits. These include:
- improved skin texture and thickness
- Reduced fine lines and wrinkles,
- Increased volume via the increased production of collagen and Elastin
- Diminished and improved appearance of scars
- Dramatic improvements to crepey skin problems in areas such as under the eyes, neck, and décolletage.
- Drastic reduction in hyperpigmentation
- PRP hair treament can help to preserve existing hair and help to grow new hair
Why You Should Consider PRP Therapy at Spring Mist Med Spa?
- PRP therapy uses plasma from your own blood. This virtually eliminates any risk of allergies
- The safety and efficacy of this therapy has been established for at least 20 years
- Minimal downtime with a quick recovery cycle
- PRP at Spring Mist Med Spa is an affordable alternative to other more expensive and intrusive treatments
- Results continue to improve over several weeks following the treatment
Treatable Areas
PRP therapy can be used to treat all common signs of aging and hyperpigmentation. Treatable areas include: Around the Eyes, Around the Mouth, Cheeks and Mid Face, Chin, Neck, Hands and décolleté
Cost
PRP microneedling for face: $550 per sess.
PRP Injection for face: $650 sess.
PRP hair treatment $600 per sess.
**Prices may be lower when you commit to a series of treatments
Ask about adding neck, decollette, and hands with the face treatment.
FAQ
PRP can be safely performed on most individuals between the ages of 18-80. However, there are just a few contraindications. Patients with the following conditions should not get this treatment:
Acute and Chronic Infections
Skin diseases (i.e. SLE, porphyria, allergies)
Cancer and Chemotherapy treatments
Severe metabolic and systemic disorders
Abnormal platelet function (blood disorders, i.e. Haemodynamic Instability, Hypofibrinogenemia, Critical Thrombocytopenia)
Chronic Liver Pathology
Anti-coagulation therapy
Underlying Sepsis and
Systemic use of corticosteroids within two weeks of the procedure
Preparing for your treatment can help to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of your procedure and that you have optimal results.
Discontinue the following 7 days prior to treatment:
• Aspirin
• Ibuprofen
• Naproxen
• β-Lactum Antibiotics
• Vitamin E
• Multi vitamins
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Ginkgo Biloba
• Ginseng
• Alcohol
• Green Tea
To maximize results make sure to stay hydrated leading up to your procedure and increase your fruit and vegetable consumption.
To experience enhance results avoid touching and washing the treatment area for at least 8 hours following your treatment. Stay hydrated and continue a healthy, nutritious diet to for best results.
Avoid the following for 7 days after to treatment:
• Aspirin
• Ibuprofen
• Naproxen
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Caffeine
• Direct Exposure to Sunlight
• Strenuous Exercise
This therapy, based on prp injection or microneedling takes only about 60 minutes.
While even just one session will produce great benefits for your skin, you may require multiple sessions to produce desired results. For most patients, 3 – 6 treatments are recommended. PRP hair treatment may require up to 6 sessions.
All skin types can be treated with PRP therapy.
PPR therapy can successfully treat just about all areas of the body including cheeks, mid-face, around the eyes, neck, hands, décolleté and chin. The therapy can also treat scalp for hair growth.
Patients sometimes experience light bruising or swelling immediately following the treatment. However, these side effects are temporary and will subside within a few hours.
