Have you noticed thinning hair or skin that looks dull and uneven? PRP injections use your body’s natural healing abilities to rejuvenate your hair and skin to promote a healthy, vibrant appearance. Whether you want to treat hair loss or facial signs of aging, PRP is a safe, effective solution.
What are PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) can be used as an injectable treatment or applied topically to the skin. Platelets are products of your bone marrow that circulate in the blood, capable of producing a wide range of healing and growth factors. Platelets respond to injuries and assist the body with rebuilding damaged areas. PRP concentrates the platelets by spinning your blood in a centrifuge to maximize their results.
How are PRP Injections Used?
PRP injections at Laser Skin Care Center can be used in two ways. First, it can be injected into the scalp, where it improves hair growth by increasing blood flow and stimulating dormant follicles to produce hair again. Unlike hormonal treatments, PRP hair restoration is effective for men and women for hair regrowth. It can also address a wide range of skin concerns, including dullness, sun damage, and other signs of aging.
What to Expect After PRP Injections
When you leave your treatment after receiving PRP injections, the area may be slightly swollen, and you may notice some bruising or redness. If you receive injections in your scalp, it may feel sensitive for a day or two. No downtime is required, and you can return to your usual activities immediately.
PRP works at a cellular level, so results take time to appear in your hair growth or the appearance of your skin. Most people notice improvements within two or three months of their first session. Some people combine PRP with medications for hair restoration to provide even better results. Most people need a series of injections to achieve their best results.
How Does PRP Work?
The power of platelets comes from the growth and healing factors they carry. When injected into the scalp or skin, PRP stimulates the growth of new blood vessels that bring more oxygen and nutrients to the area. It also awakens hair follicles that have become dormant, restoring them to a more youthful state.
When injected into your facial skin, it triggers cells called fibroblasts to become more active, producing more collagen. It also triggers the production of more new skin cells to replace old, damaged ones. As a result, you can see an improvement in fine lines, sun damage, and youthful glow.
Am I a Good Candidate for PRP Injections?
PRP uses no ingredients except compounds from your blood. As a result, your body will not react to it as it might to a medication or other substance. Good candidates for PRP want to rejuvenate their skin or hair growth and have reasonable expectations. People with certain bleeding, clotting, or other medical conditions may not be good candidates.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about PRP injections, 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.
