When we get to the age of 30, our body’s defenses and self-repair mechanisms begin to experience a decline. The skin is the part of the body that will send signals of the process of aging. The introduction of PRP injection is seen as a step forward in the cosmetic industry to help maintain youthful-looking skin. It is safe and has long-term effectiveness, there are other methods, but PRP can overcome their limitations. However, you need to know if you are a suitable candidate in order to achieve the best results without worrying about side effects.
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First, what is PRP?
The PRP is an abbreviation that stands for the phrase “Platelet Rich Plasma.” PRP is a method that involves taking autologous blood, and using centrifugation to extract the platelet-rich plasma and further return that plasma into the area that needs to be treated.
The best PRP treatment, which you can only get Spring Care Medical Aesthetics uses the cells of the patient. The cells are extracted to treat and rejuvenate the skin as well as repair the damage on it.
As a result, there is completely no use of preservatives or external active ingredients; hence, it has little impact on daily life. Additionally, the growth factors that are present in platelets will stimulate the rapid growth of new skin cells, this further helps the effectiveness of skin rejuvenation treatment.
How does PRP help in skin rejuvenation treatment?
- To solve the problems of damaged skin, dark spots, and poor skin aesthetics.
- It helps in the treatment and prevention of aging and wrinkled skin.
- It helps in treating skin pigmentation, pitted scars, large pores, and acne.
- It helps in treating blurred eye bags, orange-peel skin, and stretch marks.
- And also, PRP is used for hair loss treatment.
How to know the right candidates for PRP?
You don’t have to worry about rejection, note also that the side effects associated with PRP are actually minimal. As a result, it is highly recommended to patients who don’t find success with conventional methods such as physical therapy, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, or steroid injections. And again, we may opt for PRP when delaying, or even preventing surgical interventions like joint replacements.
Nevertheless, it’s still very okay to understand what pre-requisites one needs to meet to be able to receive a PRP treatment. PRP candidates should have the following qualities, such as:
- He or she must not be suffering any early to mid-degeneration
- Must have overall good health.
- Should not be experiencing any frequent pain or lack of mobility that can interfere with daily activities.
- Must have no prior failures with more conventional treatment methods
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PRP affects younger patients more significantly than older ones. But don’t panic! PRP is still very effective on older patients. The only difference is that the younger people will usually respond better to the treatment.
You are the right candidate for PRP, here is why
Not everybody can benefit from the best PRP treatment. For instance, people who have end-stage osteoarthritis or joint relapse probably won’t see any significant results with this treatment. Patients who may have too many risks involved to consider the treatment, including those with:
- Active infection or a disease that is metastatic in nature
- Active blood or hemorrhage disorder
- Anticoagulation treatment underway or at hand
- Insufficient blood
- Pregnancy
If you have an allergic reaction to dairy foods, you should inform your doctor before your PRP procedure. Some doctors may include a dairy product into the mixture to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.
Additional advice before taking a PRP treatment
Facial creams must be stopped; corticoid that contains masks at least a week before your PRP session.
Avoid smoking and alcohol 2-3 weeks before surgery, as this can reduce the effect of platelet-rich plasma after treatment and disrupt the healing process of the new skin.
Your doctor should be aware of any medications you are using, any illnesses you have had or are being treated for, such as High blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.
Have a deep sleep on the night before the big day. At that time, your doctor can properly examine your skin condition and help limit inflammation after the procedure.
Avoid doing PRP treatment during your menstrual cycle. You will likely be fasted completely for at least 6 hours before the process.
Remember that, at Spring Care Medical Aesthetics, consultations are always free, you can fill the below or call our phone helpline to know more about this.