What is PRP?

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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has gained a lot of popularity in recent years particularly in medicine and aesthetics. It has been used successfully in many areas including healing sports injuries, rejuvenating skin, promoting new hair growth, amongst other solutions that patients seek for natural and effective assistance use regularly.


                            What is PRP Therapy?

PRP therapy is a method that involves injecting a patient with their own blood that encourages a recovery process. It involves drawing blood from patient, then spins it in a centrifuge to remove red and white blood cells, separating the platelets and plasma, which would provide essential nutrients for recovery. The outcome of this process is a nutrient density called concentrated plasma that contains platelets that grow factors that are helpful during repair processes in the body.

The Science Behind PRP

Platelets are those blood cells that have a significant function in clotting and healing. Upon transfer into PRP, they confer high amounts of beneficial factors, chiefly somatotrophins such as Platelet-Derived Growth Factor and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, which promote cell proliferation along with collagen synthesis, together with angiogenesis. 

Application of PRP Therapy

PRP is versatile and used in various medical and cosmetic fields.

Some of its most common uses include:

1. Hair Restoration

Perhaps the most well known application of PRP, this one focuses on hair loss and has been commonly employed towards treating individuals suffering from androgenic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss). With a thin needle, person's own Platelet-Rich Plasma is injected into the scalp. Then the growth factors in blood cells do their job and hair growth is naturally stimulated.


2. Skin Rejuvenation

Skin Rejuvenation PRP, also known as the "Vampire Facial" is used in aesthetics to aid in improving skin texture, fine lines and  elasticity.

3. Wound Healing
PRP therapy has shown excellent efficacy in chronic wounds, for example, diabetic ulcers. It helps in accelerating the regeneration of tissues which will be required for wound closure.

4. Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Common field for application of PRP includes musculoskeletal injuries such as ligament strains or tears, tendonitis or tendinopathy, and OA. PRP may help heal the structures that lead to decreased pain , improved mobility, and faster recovery.

5. Facial and Cosmetic Procedures
PRP is also utilized to enhance the outcome of dermal fillers, reduce acne scars and enhance overall skin health.

Benefits of PRP

1. Natural and Safe
2. Non-Surgical
3. Avoid Risk of Allergic Reaction
4. Quick and Easy
5. Long Lasting
6. Minimal Downtime

Future of PRP

PRP therapy is becoming more and more popular, and many clinical trials and studies are conducted on the application of PRP for treating injuries and damage to tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. And as technology advances, PRP will be playing an even larger role in regenerative medicine. 

Disclaimer

This article is not a substitute for professional advice and is intended for informational purposes only. This article is for general awareness. 



Blog By Dr. Amit Harshana

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