The body is often its own best healer. If you’re looking to stimulate collagen production, soften visible signs of aging and sun damage, or minimize hollows and scarring, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can harness your body’s natural healing process to restore and rejuvenate your skin.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a concentrated portion of your own blood to support the body’s natural healing and regenerative processes. During treatment, a small amount of blood is drawn and processed to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma before it is injected into targeted treatment areas.
Platelets contain growth factors that play an important role in tissue repair and regeneration. By concentrating these components in a specific area, PRP therapy can help stimulate collagen production and support the body’s natural healing response. Because PRP is derived from your own blood, the risk of an allergic reaction to the injected material is low.
PRP treatments require little downtime, and most patients can return to their normal activities shortly after treatment.
Mild swelling, tenderness, or bruising may occur around the injection sites and typically improves within a few days.
Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions based on your treatment area. Be sure to follow these recommendations carefully to support the healing process and your results.
Often, yes. It depends on injection placement and the patient’s preference. A topical or local anesthetic may be used to help minimize discomfort.
Mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness may occur at the injection site. Because PRP is derived from your own blood, the risk of an allergic reaction to the injected material is low.
PRP works by supporting your body’s natural regenerative processes, so results develop gradually. You may begin to notice improvements within several weeks, with results continuing to develop over time.
Effects may last six months to a year or longer, and periodic maintenance treatments may be recommended to help maintain your results.
Yes. Some commonly paired treatments include microneedling, laser treatments, and other cosmetic procedures. Your provider can recommend the best combination based on your cosmetic goals.
