Our body works hard to protect us and heal injuries, and our blood plays a prominent role in its ability to heal and stimulate cell growth. At the Laser Skin Care Center, our team uses platelet-rich plasma in our treatments for hair restoration and skin rejuvenation.
What is PRP?
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is the liquid part of the blood that has been processed to have a high concentration of platelets and proteins. The platelets play a role in healing and blood clotting. Athletes often use PRP injections to speed up recovery from a sports injury or surgery. In the cosmetic industry, PRP is used in hair restoration and skin rejuvenation treatments to boost growth and healing factors in skin cells and hair follicles.
How Long Does PRP Take to Work?
PRP’s versatility makes it an excellent choice for many rejuvenation treatments; however, injections and topical treatments do not provide immediate results.
PRP for Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation treatments typically take several sessions for an optimal outcome. You may receive injections or topical applications after microneedling or laser treatments.
Results are often visible around one to two weeks post-treatment. Your results’ longevity depends on your condition’s severity and what treatments are paired with your PRP application or injection.
PRP for Hair Rejuvenation
PRP can induce growth in dormant hair follicles, resulting in thicker, healthier hair. Most patients see initial results around two to three months after their first visit. Final results may take up to six months. Results are not permanent and will require maintenance treatments every four to six months to maintain hair growth.
What Can PRP Treat?
In facial rejuvenation, platelet-rich plasma can diminish fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, and pore size and improve overall skin health. PRP also slows hair thinning for restoration and prevents further hair loss. The customizable treatment can easily be used in various skin rejuvenation treatments, such as microneedling and laser treatments.
PRP is commonly combined with these treatments to speed up the healing process by stimulating cell growth. The microchannels created during the microneedling or laser treatment allow the PRP to travel deep within the skin for improved results.
Am I a Good Candidate for PRP Treatments?
Are you experiencing premature hair thinning, loss in hair quality, signs of aging, uneven skin texture, or poor skin health? If any of these conditions apply to you, you are likely a good candidate for PRP treatments for hair loss or facial rejuvenation.
Depending on your condition’s severity and overall health, our team will help determine your candidacy through an in-person consultation. To learn more, schedule an appointment at the Laser Skin Care Center.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about PRP treatments, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA, area and offers various cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
