PRP treatment is widely used in aesthetic and medical fields such as skin rejuvenation, reducing hair loss, and improving the appearance of scars. During the application, the blood from the patient is centrifuged through a special process and the platelet-rich plasma portion is separated and injected into problem areas. With this method, collagen production under the skin increases and the skin is renewed, hair follicles are strengthened. Platelet Rich Plasma treatment is also effective in orthopedic treatments, providing support for healing muscle and joint injuries.
What Is PRP (Platelet-rich Plasma)?
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a treatment method derived from one's own blood and containing plasma enriched with restorative bioactive substances such as growth factors, cytokines. This method of treatment is applied to speed up the body's natural healing processes. Platelets are cellular components that trigger repair and regeneration of damage to tissues, and in the treatment of PRP, the healing process is accelerated by the intensive application of these cells to specific areas. The most important advantage in terms of PRP treatment is that it is a natural treatment that is well tolerated by the body, as it is entirely derived from the patient's own blood.
The treatment process begins when blood from the patient is centrifuged with a special device. As a result of this process, the platelet-rich plasma portion of the blood is separated. This plasma has strong effects on skin, hair and tissue regeneration, as it contains a high amount of repairive growth factors. PRP treatment is a versatile treatment method that can be used in both aesthetic medicine and orthopedic problems. Successful results have been achieved, especially in applications such as skin rejuvenation, hair loss prevention, and wound healing. Since treatment is a completely natural process, it does not cause allergies or serious side effects, but an examination by a specialist doctor is important to assess suitability for each patient.
Exosome therapy, on the other hand, is performed by giving small protein structures to the body that promote repair and recovery at the cellular level, with a similar approach to PRP. Both PRP and exosome treatments give strong results in areas such as hair loss and skin replacement.
What Is PRP Treatment Used For?
One of the most common uses of PRP is hair loss treatment. Hair loss can occur due to genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, environmental factors, or various diseases. PRP hair treatment also slows hair loss by feeding the hair follicles, in some cases even stopping them altogether. It also helps strengthen hair follicles and thicken hair strands. PRP has been prominent as an effective treatment method, especially in common hair loss types such as androgenetic alopecia.
Skin rejuvenation is another important use of repair stem cell therapy. With the ageing process, collagen production on the skin decreases, which causes the skin to lose elasticity, forming fine lines and wrinkles. Growth factors injected under the skin with PRP treatment stimulate collagen production and help reconstruct the skin. This allows for a younger, brighter and healthier skin appearance. Platelet Rich Plasma is also effective in eliminating sun damage-related skin problems.
PRP applications are also preferred in the treatment of scars on the skin, such as acne scars and scars. Deep scars that occur after acne or scarring that remain on the skin after injuries may not be fully relieved by the skin's natural healing process. Repairing stem cell therapy increases the skin's capacity for regeneration in these areas, resulting in a faster and more effective recovery. Especially when combined with micro-needle, radiofrequency microneedling, and laser treatments, the success of PRP in scar treatment is further enhanced.
In addition to all this, PRP is also used in medical fields such as tendon and connective tissue damage, muscle injuries, and orthopedic problems. In cases such as tendon tears, muscle and connective tissue injuries, PRP treatment accelerates the repair process in the area, resulting in improvement.
What Is Plasma Gel (Biogel)?
Plasma gel is the preparation of PRP into gel, also called biogel or biofill. PRP, which becomes gel, is active by staying longer in the tissue. It is an autologous material because it is derived from the patient's own blood. It is not a real filler but can be used for volumisation in collapsed acne scars, scar tissue, or volume loss on the face. It is also aimed at regeneration and skin improvement with repairive growth factors in its content. The volume effect is usually shorter than the classic hyaluronic acid fillers. Repetitive applications can be performed according to the patient's needs. It is often combined with other methods in the treatment of acne scars and scarring.
How Is PRP Treatment Performed?
PRP implementation is carried out in several basic steps. First, some blood is taken from the patient. This blood sample is processed using a special centrifuge device. The centrifuge process allows blood to be divided into plasma and other cell components. The plasma portion contains a high amount of platelets and is rich in growth factors. This plasma is returned to the site to be applied by injection method.
As PRP can be applied alone, it can also be used locally after skin regenerating procedures such as microneedling and fractional laser. These combinations allow for faster and more effective results in skin rejuvenation and scar treatment. PRP hair treatment can be combined with mesotherapy or Dermapen methods. Mesotherapy is the process of giving vitamins, minerals and nutrients under the skin with small injections. Dermapen, on the other hand, opens microchannels in the skin, allowing the PRP to reach deeper layers.
The number of sessions in PRP treatment is determined by the patient's need. Generally, treatment is administered at intervals of 2-4 weeks and is planned in 3-4 sessions. In hair loss and skin rejuvenation treatments, it is recommended to repeat PRP at regular intervals in order to achieve more lasting results.
Benefits of PRP Treatment
PRP treatment benefits in many different areas by accelerating the body's natural healing mechanism. These include skin rejuvenation, stopping hair loss, scar treatment, and improving orthopedic problems. The main benefits of PRP treatment are:
It supports skin regeneration.
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
It balances the skin tone and gives brightness.
It stops hair loss and strengthens the hair roots.
It reduces the appearance of acne scars and scars.
It reduces pain in orthopedic ailments and accelerates healing of tissues.
Uses of PRP
Skin rejuvenation
Hair loss treatment
Treatment for acne scars and other scars
Stretch mark treatment
Treatment for dark circles
Tendon and connective tissue injuries
Orthopaedic problems
Treatment for sun damage
Facial Rejuvenation with PRP
Facial rejuvenation with PRP is a treatment method for reducing signs of ageing on the skin and providing a younger appearance. With the ageing process, the elasticity of the skin decreases, collagen production falls, and fine lines, wrinkles appear. PRP treatment increases collagen production under the skin by injecting natural growth factors into the skin to relieve these signs of ageing. After treatment, the skin has a brighter, vibrant and youthful appearance. In particular, the eye circumference gives effective results in the treatment of fine wrinkles on the forehead and cheeks. The facial rejuvenation process with PRP is applied in the form of 3-4 sessions, and the post-treatment recovery process is quite short.
Hair Treatment with PRP
PRP is an effective treatment for people with hair loss. Causes of hair loss may include genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, stress, and environmental factors. PRP treatment is administered by injecting platelet-rich plasma into the hair follicles. This method nourishes the hair follicles, thickens the hair strands, and stops shedding. It also promotes new hair formation. PRP treatment yields successful results, especially in common hair loss problems such as androgenetic alopecia. Hair treatment is usually applied for several sessions, and treatment results can be made permanent by regular practice.
Scar Treatment with PRP
Scars can leave permanent marks on the skin following injury, acne, or surgical interventions. PRP scar treatment is an effective method to reduce the appearance of scarring and speed up the skin's natural healing process. The platelet-rich plasma injected into the scar area increases cell regeneration under the skin and accelerates tissue repair. In this way, the skin surface becomes smoother and the appearance of the marks decreases. When PRP is used specifically in the treatment of acne scars, combined with methods such as microneedling or fractional lasers, more effective results can be obtained.