How does Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections Work?

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are a non-surgical treatment shown to stimulate the body’s healing process. PRP injections use your blood to help stimulate the production of healthy collagen, which in turn improves your skin’s tone and texture.

How does it Work

1. Healthy Blood Collection

A small sample of your blood is collected using a simple blood test. Platelet-Rich Plasma starts to form in your bloodstream within 4 hours of a healthy blood draw. Your sample will be spun down in a centrifuge to disperse the Platelet-Rich Plasma from the rest of your blood.

2. Blood Sample Injection into the Skin

Once the separation of PRP from your blood, it is injected with fine needles into one or more treatment areas. There is making of the injection into the same location where you received your blood sample, allowing your body to create more collagen, resulting in a healthier skin appearance.

3. Coaxing New Collagen Formation

After the injection, your body’s natural healing process will begin to form new collagen. In turn, your skin becomes firmer and more radiant.

4. Results are Immediate

Results can be seen immediately. Your skin will appear smoother, more youthful, and you will notice a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. After 3-5 sessions of PRP injections, you should see an improvement in your skin’s tone and texture.

5. Minimal Downtime

There is no recovery time after your PRP injections. Most patients feel minimal pain at the injection site and report redness and swelling for a few hours after the procedure. However, many patients experience no pain at all.

6. PRP is Safe

Injections are performed in the same locations where you received your blood sample, which means your body can continue to repair itself at the injection sites. Many patients have continued to receive PRP injections for up to a year after the treatment. For this reason, PRP injections are not in the recommendation for people with a past of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

7. Results are Permanent

Your skin will continue to maintain its youthful appearance so that you can maintain a healthy, beautiful skin profile year-round.

8. No Implant Required

Scarring is minimized, if not completely avoided, because we use small needles and inject the treatment area with our blood. PRP injections are also less expensive than traditional collagen treatments because they require no additional equipment or foreign substances.

9. No Downtime

The PRP injections are performed in your doctor’s office and require no recovery time, making it an efficient and effective treatment.

10. Even Feature Improvement

PRP injections can also help improve the look of your skin’s even features, such as the corners of your nose or between the eyebrows, by helping to lift sagging skin.

11. Application

Platelet-Rich Plasma can be applied to a variety of areas of your body and to address a variety of problems, including Loss of firmness and elasticity, Fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage (including melasma), and Scars resulting from injury, surgery or burns.

12. Anti-Aging Benefits

PRP injections are one of the best anti-aging treatments available. The concentration of growth factors in PRP increases the production of collagen, elastin, and proteoglycans inside your skin cells. These substances are essential for maintaining youthful skin and reversing the signs of aging.

Conclusion

PRP injections are a safe and effective way to improve the look and feel of your skin. They will help you erase wrinkles, rejuvenate tired skin and give your face a refreshed, younger appearance. If you are interested in learning more about PRP, then contact Grand Pearl Spa to schedule your consultation today in Grand Rapids, MI.