What is PRP?
PRP is a form of treatment made by the injection of a substance obtained from the person’s own blood and consisting of the initials of the words in the expression ‘Platelet Rich Plasma’. The injected substance is platelet-enriched plasma. Plasma is a component of blood that helps blood to clot and contains special cells called platelets or other factors and proteins. Plasma also contains various proteins that promote cell growth. Injecting PRP into damaged tissues encourages the growth of new, healthy cells in the body. PRP is also thought to promote healing in damaged tissue. Since tissue growth factors are more concentrated in the concentrated injection material, healing in body tissues is accelerated.
How Is PRP Treatment Done?
PRP therapy, which takes about 30-40 minutes to complete, begins with the collection of the patient’s blood in a tube. Platelet-rich plasma is used by separating it from other components of whole blood by centrifugation method. Because platelets act as a natural reservoir for growth factors needed to repair injured tissues. Growth factors secreted by platelets stimulate tissue healing by increasing collagen production and gene and protein expression in tendon stem cells. These growth factors also accelerate blood flow and make cartilages more rigid and flexible. According to the needs of the person, it can be applied in 3-8 sessions.
What Are The Usage Areas Of PRP?
Apart from the face and hair area, PRP is also used in tendon injuries and diseases such as calcification.
Hair loss: PRP injections can be made into the scalp to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. According to studies, PRP injections have been shown to be effective in the treatment of androgenic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness. Good results can be obtained in hair loss of genetic origin, especially in men. PRP can also be applied in combination with hair mesotherapy.
Skin Rejuvenation: PRP injections can be used for signs of aging on the skin due to aging and environmental factors. With the application, positive effects such as an increase in skin elasticity and a decrease in wrinkles can be observed. PRP can also be preferred to get rid of scars on the skin.