PLATELET RICH PLASMA
Procedures > Face & Neck > Platelet Rich Plasma
“New” procedure
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
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The procedure of using PRP for injection in facial areas, scars, scalp, joints is an exciting field of research. In essence it is using “self” or our own blood products to assist in attracting growth factors and other substances within our own body to heal or reverse the tissue damage caused by aging, injury of simply “ wear and tear”. This procedure is performed in the office and takes 30-45 minutes. No down-time, no man-made materials.
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Simply your own blood is processed and the key cells, the platelets are harvested and suspended in your own plasma and injected into the areas that we desire to improve.
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For example, infusing the lips with PRP in attempt to improve the difficult to treat lip lines. The field of Regenerative Medicine is providing exciting solutions to difficult issues of aging.
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