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PRP Therapy
Dr. Roel Galope at Lasting Impression Medical Aesthetics in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, provides platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to rejuvenate your skin, give you a thicker head of hair, and improve your sex life.
FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY
What is PRP Therapy ?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrated form of your own blood, rich in healing factors like white blood cells, bioactive proteins (growth factors), and stem cell markers. These components play a crucial role in tissue regeneration and repair. While platelets were once thought to be responsible only for clotting, research has shown that they also serve as a reservoir of vital healing cells. Thanks to advanced techniques, PRP can now be concentrated and applied in a simple outpatient setting.
PRP therapy is an innovative treatment used to address a variety of medical conditions, as well as aesthetic concerns. The treatment harnesses the body’s own regenerative power to promote healing and rejuvenation. Many individuals have experienced successful results with PRP for conditions ranging from joint pain to hair restoration and skin rejuvenation.
- Minimally invasive
- Minimal to no downtime
- Speeds up and promotes healing
- Natural and organic, autologous from your own body
- Less side effects compared to steroids or surgery
*Individual results may vary.
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PRPs Are Not Created Equal
Doctors now have the ability to formulate the final PRP sample to include virtually no red blood cells, or add enhanced neutrophils, growth factors, and granulocytes. A super concentrated PRP is also an option.
PRP formulations are now processed with more control and flexibility. While blood cells, proteins, growth factors, and stem cell markers can be added or removed from a sample to treat your condition.
Platelets are considered concentrated when at least 4x the patient’s platelets are obtained. PRP today can have concentrations 6x, 12x and even 18x the patient’s baseline.
Advance processing techniques allow us to obtain these concentrated samples and treat more patients more effectively.
How It Works
A small amount of peripheral blood is taken from the patient and placed into an FDA medically approved container. This sterile disposable container is placed in a specialized centrifuge for spinning twice to separate the whole blood sample into ‘layers’ of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and red blood cells.
The PRP layer is aspirated from the red blood cells and is injected or applied, under sterile conditions, into the localized area of abnormality.
Final product after RBCs are removed and concentrated platelets reside at the bottom of the container.
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Post Treatment Care
Any anesthesia used generally wears off in 1-2 hours. Initially, pain and swelling may occur at the injection site. Patients can apply ice and elevation as needed. Use the area as tolerated since restricting movement for an extended time can cause stiffening.
Pain medication will be prescribed if needed. Most patients are able to return to usual activities with NO down time. Consult with your physician for best post injection protocol.
The healing cascade takes 4-6 weeks to signal for stem cells and regenerative cells to repair and rebuild the damaged tissue. Patients can expect to see significant improvement in symptoms and many report a gradual improvement return of function. Two to three treatments may be needed to obtain optimal results.
Are PRP Injections Safe ?
An article on healthline.com states:
Because PRP involves injecting a substance into the skin, there are potential side effects. PRP is autologous, which means it contains substances that come directly from your own body. This reduces the risks for an allergic reaction that can occur from injecting other medications, such as cortisone or hyaluronic acid. However, there are risks from the injection itself, including:
- Infection
- Nerve Injuries
- Pain at the Injection Site
- Tissue Damage
You should discuss these potential risks with your doctor, as well as the steps your doctor will take to minimize these risks. Plus, to ensure your safety you should always make sure your practitioner is board-certified, licensed and fully qualified to give PRP or any treatment.
Benefits of PRP Therapy
A PRP Facial has proven to improve skin texture, increase skin glow, and add volume to the skin, resulting in a more healthy, youthful appearance. After you perform the initial procedure, the treatment area will continue to improve for two to three months as fibrin matrix develops. Other benefits of the facelift can include the following:
- Helping to create new blood cells in the skin.
- Increasing collage production.
- Boosting skin regeneration.
- Toughening the skin's immunity.
- Non-invasive.
- Helping to treat acne.
PRP Therapy FAQs
What is PRP Therapy used for?
PRP is used to treat many medical and cosmetic conditions including: hair loss, joint pain from artritis, healing from sports injuries including tendon damage, and musculoskelital problems.
How long does it take for PRP to work?
Doctors say that PRP produces the best results after 2-4 treatments over the course of 2 weeks. Maintenance is required every 6-12 months.
Can PRP cause hair loss?
There is no evidence recorded that PRP causes hair loss. On the contrary, there have been many success stories of people who have used PRP to gain up to 30% of the hair that they’d lost.
How long does it take to recover from PRP Therapy?
For the majority of patients, there is little to no downtime required after receiving a PRP injections. People can usually return to their normal life right after the injection.
