Platelet-Rich Plasma(PRP)
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Platelet-Rich Plasma, commonly known as PRP, is an advanced regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own natural healing components to restore healthier, more youthful skin. A small sample of your blood is drawn and separated in a centrifuge to concentrate your platelets — the cells rich in growth factors responsible for repairing tissue, stimulating collagen, and improving overall skin quality.
When applied during Microneedling or injected into targeted areas, PRP enhances skin tone and texture, supports cell renewal, softens fine lines, and improves the appearance of scars and unevenness. Because PRP is completely autologous — meaning it comes from your own body — the treatment is safe, highly biocompatible, and ideal for patients looking for a more natural approach to rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a regenerative therapy that uses a patient’s own blood to stimulate natural healing and tissue rejuvenation. A small blood sample is collected and processed in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate platelets — the key cells responsible for releasing growth factors involved in tissue repair. The result is a plasma solution that contains a significantly higher concentration of platelets than normal blood, enhancing the body’s natural ability to regenerate healthy tissue.
How PRP Works in Skin Rejuvenation
Platelets contain bioactive proteins and growth factors, such as PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor), VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), and TGF-β (transforming growth factor beta), which signal skin cells to repair damage, form new collagen, and improve microcirculation. When PRP is delivered into the skin through Microneedling or targeted injections:
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Collagen and elastin production increases
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Cellular turnover improves
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Skin thickness and firmness are restored
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Inflammation and oxidative damage decrease
This biological response leads to gradual, continued improvement in skin quality long after the procedure is complete.
Clinical Benefits of PRP
PRP is used to target structural and textural concerns including:
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Fine lines and wrinkles
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Uneven tone and rough texture
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Acne scars and traumatic scars
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Under-eye crepiness or hollowness
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Skin laxity and thinning
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Overall dull or tired-appearing skin
Patients typically notice healthier, brighter skin within weeks, with ongoing enhancement as collagen continues to remodel.
Why PRP is Considered Safe
Because PRP is autologous — derived entirely from the patient’s own blood — there is no risk of allergic reaction or product rejection. It does not introduce foreign substances into the body, making it an ideal option for individuals who prefer a biologically natural approach to skin rejuvenation. Downtime is minimal and most patients resume normal activities the same day.
PRP as a Versatile Treatment Option
PRP can be used alone or combined with other procedures to enhance outcomes. It is most commonly paired with Microneedling to accelerate healing and improve collagen stimulation, but it may also be used as a targeted injectable to restore quality to delicate areas such as the under-eyes, where traditional fillers are not always recommended. PRP is also widely utilized for scalp and hair restoration, wound healing, and tissue repair in multiple medical specialties.