PRP process
A PRP facial is a cosmetic procedure that uses the healing properties of platelets found in the blood to promote skin regeneration and collagen production. The process of collecting platelets for a PRP facial begins with a simple blood draw of approximately 15 to 20 ml, much like a regular medical exam. Once the blood is collected, it is placed in a centrifuge that spins at a speed of 3,000 RPM to separate the different components of the blood based on their density.
During this centrifugation process, platelet-rich plasma is separated and collected, leaving behind red blood cells and other debris. This concentrated plasma is filled into an insulin syringe and injected subcutaneously into the face. These injections must be given at a specific angle to avoid infections or other side effects after the facial is completed.
Platelets are used for this purpose because they are our body’s warrior cells. These fight for our health and body, helping to rejuvenate the skin and restore its glow.
As we age, blood circulation slows down and our face no longer has the regenerative blood cycle it had when we were younger. Platelets are essential for supporting immunity and promoting tissue repair and regeneration.
There are multiple exercises such as savasana This process can be slow. People who practice savasana continuously for 15 minutes every day do not need a PRP facial. However, not everyone has the time or inclination to perform yoga asanas regularly. Therefore, Vampire Facial is a great scientific alternative to ensure that your skin receives all the necessary ingredients in the most concentrated form, keeping it youthful and flawless.
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What’s inside the syringe?
PRP treatment is done subcutaneously and intravenously (the medical term for an injection several levels below the skin’s surface) and is always slightly painful. However, a numbing cream will be applied 15-20 minutes before the process to reduce the pain. The process itself takes him less than 10 minutes.
It takes about 2 hours to prepare PRP in a centrifuge using GFC (growth factor concentrate), which is then transferred to an insulin syringe. However, there are ways to prepare PRP without centrifugation. This process takes approximately 3 hours when done properly.
Apart from this, there is also a rapid PRP method that prepares injectable plasma in 30 minutes. These are quite expensive.
As a dermatologist with over 13 years of experience, I would say that a PRP facial, prepared over two hours using a centrifugal method, is the safest method.
The preparation of PRP in a centrifuge is based on GFC (growth factor concentrate), which is known to have the following effects:
- epidermal growth factor It plays an important role in regulating cell growth and enables and stimulates the regeneration of the epidermis, the top layer of the skin.
- change growth factors Important in promoting the growth of new blood vessels.
- vascular endothelial growth factor It is a signaling protein that is also involved in blood vessel growth.
- fibroblast growth factor By producing collagen, it promotes the development of fresh tissue to begin the skin’s self-repair process. Collagen makes your skin look smooth, supple, and youthful.
- Interleukins, macrophages, keratinocytes, endothelial cells, lymphocytes, fibroblasts, osteoblasts, basophils, mast cells These are specialized cells that stimulate collagen synthesis, promote the production of healthy cells, and effectively repair damaged tissue.
- colony stimulating factor Promotes an increase in specialized repair cells, granulocytes and macrophages, which stimulate healthy tissue and blood cells.
- keratinocyte growth factor Epidermal cells are important for forming the skin barrier. Keratinocyte growth factor directly aids in wound healing and new skin regeneration.
Two to three sessions of PRP are enough, and then two maintenance sessions a year are enough to prevent aging. After several sessions, many patients report that their skin is visibly glowing, wrinkle-reduced, and clearer.
The dermatologist’s technique is based on properly applying the numbing cream, making sure there is no infection, and making sure the angle of injection with the needle is correct. The last point is very important. PRP should be injected at the beginning and end of the wrinkle groove. To achieve smooth and glowing skin, a skilled dermatologist should check how the bevel of the needle looks when injecting it.
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minimal side effects
PRP facial side effects are caused by a variety of factors, including needle misuse, improper centrifugation, and improper anesthesia. Similarly, repeated injections in the same area should be done with caution. If you inject too deeply, you will not see any effect, and if you inject too superficially, you will experience bruising and swelling, which is also ineffective.
If there are contraindications to the face, such as herpes or chickenpox, injections cannot be made in that area. If you have diabetes and minor cuts are a problem, you should tell your dermatologist about it so he can give you an appropriate mild antibiotic, either by mouth or in a cream.
Compared to other minimally invasive cosmetic treatments, PRP facials have fewer side effects. It is a very healthy solution for your skin as it provides all the nutritional ingredients in concentrated form. It’s like food for your skin.
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Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj is a consultant dermatologist at Max Hospital, Saket. She is also an anti-allergy specialist, laser surgeon, and internationally trained esthetician. She tweets @dermatdoc. Her views are personal.
(Edited by Therese Sudeep)
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