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PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a revolutionary treatment that uses your own blood to rejuvenate skin, hair, and nails. It can be used to help with hair growth and preventing hair loss in men and women, along with improving the overall look of your skin and nails. The process was originally developed by dermatologists in Asia and has been gaining popularity ever since as celebrities share their results from PRP facials on social media. Here’s our breakdown of the top three PRP treatments in Los Angeles!
What is PRP?
PRP, or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, is a non-invasive therapy that stimulates your body’s own healing process. It is made by removing a small amount of the patient’s blood and then injecting it back into the desired area to help repair damaged tissue. One major benefit to this therapy is that it provides natural stem cells and proteins which are important to repairing tissue and maintaining healthy skin. This technique can be used on many different parts of the body including: knees, arthritic joints, elbows, necks, Achilles tendonitis, shoulders (rehabilitation), post-surgery scars and of course problem skin conditions like stretch marks and cellulite.
What are the benefits of PRP?
PRP is a relatively new and powerful regenerative treatment. The procedure involves taking your own blood and separating the platelets from other cells. Your doctor then injects the PRP back into your skin to repair damaged tissue, reduce redness, and help produce collagen in order to stimulate new growth. This can speed up wound healing time and create beautiful, smooth results you never thought possible. Plus, it’s also highly effective on acne scars or stretch marks.
PRP treatments work best on surfaces with direct contact to your skin, like the knees, face or mouth area; any part of the body that has an opening (like a pimple), or large surface area that needs attention; or areas with decreased cellular activity such as acne scars and stretch marks.
Who should use it?
If you are suffering from chronic pain, this may be the answer to your prayers. Why not give it a try and see if it will help alleviate your symptoms? If you suffer from arthritis, tendonitis, or bursitis, you will most likely feel relief after just one injection. This therapy is also good for other medical conditions such as osteoarthritis.
How does it work?
PRP therapy is done by drawing blood from the patient and spinning it until the red blood cells are removed. The remaining liquid is known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Doctors will then inject the PRP back into the patient, where it provides much-needed pain relief and regeneration. At West LA Hair, we use autologous (from yourself) adipose tissue to make a concentrated blend of regenerative factors that can be combined with autologous plasma for optimal results. Apart from PRP, you can also visit FUT and FUE.
