PRP
Treatment
Your blood consists of red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Components of your blood have substances which assist in the inflammatory process and healing. This is generally referred to as PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma. This is utilised in this process to inject into affected treated area for assistance in skin rejuvenation, healing and hair loss. It has been used in cosmetic medicine, and also in areas such as sports medicine and orthopaedics for joint conditions.
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However, the main reason for presentation should be first discussed. Often the issue is with poor skin texture. There are different options to address this and may vary between individuals. Additionally, the issue may not addressed with one treatment alone, and rarely is the impact instantaneous but a graduated effect.
Consultation
The consultation process involves reviewing the target area, in particular areas such as:
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Tear troughs
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Acne scarring
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Hair loss or alopecia
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Scars
​Depending on how blood is spun in the centrifuge, the blood can separate into PRP or PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin). The latter of these is more viscous and can swell for longer periods. However it has also been used in the tear troughs and other areas of the face for an enhanced effect.
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Blood has different constituents which can work at different levels. It is a complicated process of healing and best discussed in detail during a consultation. As there are several alternatives to this treatment, the treatment alone may not be useful for your area of concern. Therefore it is not useful to present for this specific treatment. It is best to discuss the area of concern during the consultation and an appropriate treatment plan can be developed with side effects, downtime and adverse effects discussed for the different options.
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Treatment & Pain Relief
The area to be treated will be sterilised and cleaned and local anaesthetic may be applied in this area. The treatment can be used over your skin to produce improved texture.
Post Treatment and After Care
The area treated may be slightly bruised depending on which option of treatment is used.. In particular depending on the area treated, swelling or oedema is noted. Depending on the amount of swelling, downtime from face to face work may be required.
What To Expect
The main goal of this treatment is to enhance healing, with regeneration of collagen, the extracellular matrix and stimulating the fibroblasts which produce collagen. The principle of healing is used for different conditions and particularly in the aesthetics industry is used to assist skin textures.Ultimately this aims to rejuvenate the skin .
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Areas of healing may be:
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Under the eyes
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general skin texture
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adjunct to other treatments to improve skin texture
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Alopecia
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Due to TGA restrictions imposed from 1 June 2024, we are not permitted to provide further detail as to the treatment even in the form of educational content. Please be wary of promotional material from overseas which are in the form of advertising and do not provide adequate education.