Platelets are known to be rich in growth various growth factors. Platelet Rich plasma Therapy is a solution of concentrated Platelets 4-5 times above normal concentration derived from patients own blood and injected to a area needing wound healing or hair growth.

It has been used in Orthopedic and Plastic surgery to promote wound healing and reduce the pain. In orthopedic Platelet rich plasma therapy is useful in

• Osteo Arthritis
• Rotator cuff injury
• Tendonitis
• Ankle sprain
• Muscular injury
• Bone healing
• Injury to nerves

Platelet Rich Therapy works by providing Growth factors and cytokines to accelerate wound healing.

Various factors released by PRP are :

• Vascular endothelial growth factor
• Epidermal growth factor
• Fibroblast growth factor
• Platelet Derived Growth Factor aa, bb, ab
• Transformational Factor

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy works in dermatology in hair conditions and Skin problems

• Accelerates the growth of new hair follicles
• Thickens the villous hair
• Prevents hair loss
• Improves the collagen tissue of scalp
• Improves result of hair transplantation
• Useful in alopecia areata.
• Helps to convert Telogen phase of hair [ inactive] to Anagen phase [ active hair growing stage]

In face and skin PRP improves

• Skin texture
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
• Improves skin complexion and tone
• Useful in acne scar and wound healing
• It is aging and rejuvenating

Advantages of PRP

• It is very safe as patients own blood is used
• No chances of allergy or infection
• It is natural, no chemicals used
• It is required for 3- 4 sittings only unlike other treatments requiring daily treatment.
• It is scientifically proven
• Results in Alopecia areate, Alopecia androgenita, Telogen Effluvium

Method of PRP

• Patients own 50cc or more of blood taken
• Blood is centrifuged
• Blood separates in 3 layers
• The buffy coat is discarded
• The platelet rich segment is taken and injected after activation with calcium and thrombin

How often it is done

3-4 sittings of PRP are recommended . These sitting are done 1 month apart.

What kind of results are expected

Results are excellent if there is hair loss and thinning of hair. The results are better in females in Telogen Effluvium. It does not work if there is complete hair loss. In Hair Transplantation it can improve results by 15-20 %. The results vary on the method used and various other factors. In skin the results in facelift are appreciable and helpful in fine lines.

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