PRP treatments are highly sought after at Laser Skin Care Center. They have become one of our best treatments due to how effective they are at solving many cosmetic concerns. What exactly is PRP, and why is it so beneficial? Our team of experts will guide you through everything you need to know.
*Individual results may vary
PRP: What is it?
PRP stands for ‘platelet-rich plasma’ and it occurs naturally throughout your body. This substance is found in the blood, but it is mainly seen when you suffer injuries. Plasma has lots of things in it that makes your blood clot, preventing bleeding when you have a cut. By extracting the plasma from your blood, a solution can be created that is injected back into bodily tissues.Â
By doing this, PRP is seen to accelerate the healing process, boosting the production of proteins like collagen and elastin. In turn, this can yield some very impressive results, particularly in your skin. We use PRP to rejuvenate skin and give it a more youthful look with fewer wrinkles. However, it also has many other uses!
How is it Used?
As mentioned above, PRP is used as an injection into specific areas of your body. At Laser Skin Care Center, we use PRP therapy for facial rejuvenation and hair restoration. It’s commonly used alongside other treatments – like microneedling – for facial rejuvenation. We aim to trigger collagen and elastin production, tightening your skin, smoothing out wrinkles, and reducing the appearance of acne scars and pores.
PRP for hair restoration works similarly. By injecting it into your scalp, it encourages the reproduction of cells, boosting hair regrowth naturally. This can lead to more new hairs forming, thickening out your hair, and providing you with a healthier scalp.Â
Of course, you can also use PRP on its own for skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, but the effects are better when combined with other treatments.
Benefits of PRP
PRP is highly advantageous as it can lead to so many improvements. As mentioned in the previous section, PRP does a great job of reducing the signs of aging and improving overall skin health. It also helps you regrow hair and can prevent thinning or baldness.Â
However, the main benefit is that it does all of these things without requiring any surgery or chemicals. PRP uses plasma from your own blood, so you don’t have to worry about adverse reactions or injecting yourself with crazy solutions. It’s a natural answer to many cosmetic problems!
Am I a Candidate for PRP Treatments?
Due to the fact PRP comes from your own body, almost everyone is a candidate for the treatment! It’s suitable for all skin types, textures, and tones, so the only concern is the injection itself. If you have a needle phobia, it might not be right for you. Still, we do everything to make the treatment as calming as possible, and we deal with many patients that are afraid of needles. In terms of people that explicitly shouldn’t have this treatment, we don’t think it’s suitable for breastfeeding or pregnant women.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about acne treatment, 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 a variety of cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
