5 Facts You Didn’t Know About PRP
Using the power of your own blood to improve the way you look and feel sounds futuristic but that is exactly what PRP treatments do.
PRP has been gaining significant attention for its incredible versatility and effectiveness. While you may have heard of PRP in passing, there’s so much more to this treatment than meets the eye.
Let’s talk about five surprising facts about PRP that every person considering this revolutionary treatment should know.
What Is PRP?
PRP, or Platelet-Rich Plasma, is a treatment that uses the healing properties of your own blood to promote regeneration and renewal in targeted areas of your body.
Within your blood are platelets—small, cell-like structures containing powerful growth factors. These growth factors are integral to your body’s natural healing process, encouraging cell repair and regeneration. PRP therapy starts by taking a small amount of your own blood and isolating your platelets, then introducing the resulting solution into the treatment area, typically by injection or in combination with a process such as microneedling.
Why PRP is Different?
Here are some incredible reasons why PRP is such an amazing therapy option for so many people.
PRP Is Completely Natural
If you’re someone who is careful about unnatural additives in food or harsh chemicals in your home or on your body, PRP may be appealing. PRP treatments rely solely on your own blood. Unlike synthetic fillers or chemical treatments, PRP contains nothing artificial, reducing the risk of allergic reactions or side effects.
PRP Is Extremely Versatile
PRP can be used in different ways to address a range of concerns across different areas of your body.
- Improved Skin: By creating tiny channels into the skin with ultra-fine needles to deliver the PRP where it is needed, microneedling with PRP can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, large pores, and acne scars. PRP can also be used in a similar way as dermal fillers. By injecting PRP into individual target areas, the PRP facelift can smooth wrinkles and restore lost volume for younger-looking skin.
- Hair Restoration: Struggling with thinning hair or bald spots? PRP stimulates dormant hair follicles, helping to promote thicker, healthier hair growth. PRP can be more effective than topical chemicals and has become a trusted option for those seeking a non-invasive alternative to hair restoration surgery.
- Enhanced Sexual Function: Many are surprised to learn that PRP is also used in specific treatments designed to improve sexual function, sensitivity, and blood flow to intimate areas in both men and women.
- Regenerative Medicine: PRP injections can be used as a non-surgical method to treat both skeletal and soft-tissue pain and injuries all over the body.
Few treatments offer such a diverse range of results, making PRP a standout choice for patients with varying goals.
PRP Has Minimal Downtime
Everyone wants a solution that won’t leave you sidelined for days. PRP is a great option for those with busy lifestyles, as it typically requires minimal downtime.
After undergoing PRP, you might experience slight redness, swelling, or mild tenderness, but this typically subsides within a day or two. Many PRP patients are able to resume their daily activities almost right away, making it an easy and accessible option for nearly anyone.
PRP Originated in Regenerative Medicine
PRP’s initial applications were to accelerate recovery from injuries and surgeries, particularly in the fields of orthopedics and sports medicine. Its proven effectiveness in medical healing led to its use in cosmetic and other treatments.
PRP Has Been Trusted for Decades
You might think PRP is a brand-new treatment, but it has actually been used in medicine for decades. The first use of PRP was in the 1970s. By the 80s and 90s, it was being used in dentistry and sports medicine. Now, PRP is a popular option for many applications, including the cosmetic and lifestyle treatments we discussed here.
Is PRP Right for You?
Do you want to learn more about whether PRP might be a good treatment option for you? Schedule a consultation with one of our PRP experts today!
