The distinction between medicine and aesthetics is becoming hazier as doctors discover new applications for procedures and equipment that go beyond their usual uses. For instance, Botox is no longer exclusively for wrinkles – it is also now FDA-approved for the treatment of persistent migraines. Additionally, sunken scars are also being raised with face fillers.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, which has long been employed in orthopaedic surgery, cardiac surgery (and more), is now beginning to make a significant influence on aesthetics. PRP therapy is a natural treatment that can improve your wellness and confidence, as explained in this blog.
PRP explained
Red blood cells, white blood cells, water, plasma, and platelets are the five primary components of our blood, which is a specialised fluid. Each of these parts has a specific function. You may already know that platelets are responsible for assisting with blood clotting. However, the majority of growth factors, which support tissue regrowth and healing, are also contained in platelets.
Individuals will have a small sample of their blood extracted during the PRP procedure. To separate the platelets from the other components of their blood, it is then spun in a specific PRP medical device within a centrifuge. The generated platelet serum is then injected into the areas that require healing and regeneration. This concentrated serum contains more growth factors than whole blood.
How has PRP changed the aesthetic market?
Regenerative medicine is an exciting and rapidly expanding field – future practice seems like it will be heavily multimodal.
The use of PRP or stem cell therapy will surely complement or replace the use of toxins and/or fillers. However, it’s possible that our current practice will appear substantially different in ten years and regenerative therapies such as PRP will play a huge role.
Here, we look at the specific areas within the aesthetics market that PRP is shaping:
- Skin rejuvenation
The Vampire Facelift, correctly known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, uses the body’s natural healing abilities to accelerate the formation of new tissue, giving your patient’s skin a healthy, more youthful appearance.
PRP helps restore a healthy, young glow by enhancing the texture, tone, and elasticity of the skin as well as by regenerating collagen.
- Hair growth
PRP therapy can be beneficial for both men and women who experience hair loss. PRP injections are used in specific areas of the scalp and start working right away by boosting circulation, calming inflammation, and stimulating the hair follicles with growth factors.
- Improving sexual health
The subject of sexual health is one of the fastest-growing markets for PRP therapy since it is seen as a safe and effective way to improve intimate health. PRP treatments have been shown to increase sensitivity and circulation, promote the growth of new tissue, and revive sexual satisfaction in both men and women.
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