PLATELET RICH PLASMA THERAPY

The following steps are an example of a common approach to PRP injections: 

For skin rejuvenation or hair loss we draw blood from a vein in the arm, then place the blood sample in a centrifuge and the centrifuge spins the blood separating its components. We then extract the platelets using a syringe and
we inject the platelets into targeted areas of the face or scalp.
The entire process may take about 1 hour and several sessions may be necessary. After receiving PRP treatment, a person can usually return to their regular activities without any limitations.

PRP Therapy treatment will restore lost volume to the face, making it look plumper, erasing the appearance of lines, wrinkles and boosting the skin’s natural radiance. A small amount of blood is taken from you and is placed in a centrifuge to separate the plasma (the substance that contains all the important proteins needed to repair). The plasma will then be injected back into the desired area using very fine needles stimulating DNA repair.
The effects of PRP Therapy are vast, this is a versatile treatment that can heal scars and improve skin texture, hydrate dry, dull and lackluster skin in turn revitalising your look.

One of the best PRP skin treatments that dermatologists have developed is for acne rosacea. Affecting both men and women, the condition appears in the form of redness on the center of the face, nose, cheeks, and forehead. As the infection progresses, it can spread to the scalp, ears, neck and chest. In addition to the redness patients may also notice blood vessels on the facial skin, and small bumps with or without fluids. Stinging and burning sensations may accompany the rosacea.

Acne is a common condition that affects people of all ages. Adults can also get acne later in life, and women reaching the age of 35 can develop breakouts because of the hormonal imbalances in their bodies. While getting pimples is not a life-threatening condition, it tends to result in loss of self-esteem and confidence. Thankfully, PRP skin treatments can help you get relief from active acne. Typically, dermatologists perform PRP using the micro-needling approach. As the healing serum works on the skin, it stimulates blood circulation, this fresh flow of blood carries away the toxins, excess sebum, and bacteria that cause the pimples. As a result, you notice clearer healthier skin a few weeks later. PRP can not only repair your skin but it can prevent the recurrence of breakouts. Acne tends to leave behind scars on the skin and the type of marks can depend on the severity of the condition. PRP for acne scars has the potential to erase the marks to a point where they are barely noticeable. That’s because the serum contains a concentration of growth factors, platelets, and other healing elements. These compounds promote the development of new collagen and elastin under the skin. As the layer plumps up, it lightens the scars significantly.

The property of PRP for rejuvenating collagen and elastin is also the reason why it is highly effective on signs of aging. The wrinkles, sagging skin, fine lines, and creases you see are the result of the eroding layer of collagen under the skin. Aging also thins the elastin leading to the lines you see. The PRP facial may be one of the most effective solutions because it stimulates the skin to rejuvenate itself without the use of chemicals.
Combining PRP with micro-needling accentuates the effects of the treatment. As the dermatologist runs the derma roller over the skin, it creates micro-injuries and tiny punctures and these punctures serve as a channel to help the serum reach into the lower layers of the skin so the effects start to appear sooner.

In addition to the wrinkles, PRP works on the frown lines on your forehead and between the eyes. You can also opt for the procedure to erase the crow’s feet on the corners of your eyes. These PRP skin treatments work on the same principle as for skin regeneration. By stimulating the collagen and elastin to rejuvenate, the procedure can help smoothen the creases so the texture of your skin seems younger.

Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a skin disorder caused by your body’s immune system attacking the skin cells. This condition appears in the form of smooth or blotchy and wrinkled patches of skin. Patients may also feel pain, irritation, redness and bleeding. Typically, the symptoms appear around the genital areas in both men and women. However, some patients also see LS on the upper arms, breasts, and upper torso. Doctors explain that the use of contraceptives and lowered testosterone levels can worsen the condition.

PRP skin treatments can help you with a range of dermal conditions including hair loss and injury marks. Any kind of trauma to the skin results in uneven healing, that’s because the new tissues heal in an imperfect pattern in place of the neat, even matrix of your original tissues. PRP can reinitiate the healing process so that the new fibers are better aligned and the skin has a smoother appearance. In addition to rebuilding the collagen and elastin, PRP also creates new blood vessels in the skin for improved blood circulation and quicker healing. Talk to your dermatologist about getting PRP for your skin issues and you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.

PRP Threapy can also be used to stimulate hair follicles encouraging regrowth to thinning and lost hair. Our staff at Asteria Aesthetics are highly skilled and experienced in the practice of PRP Therapy, which is particularly important as the treatment consists of multiple injections into the affected area and a skilled application technique will impact the overall success, particularly when using PRP to treat hair loss.

PRP is not a cure for conditions that cause hair loss. For this reason, a person would need to receive multiple PRP treatments over time to maintain hair growth results.
We recommendations that how often a person should have PRP will vary depending on a person's condition and the results of their initial treatment. The doctor may suggest having maintenance injections every 3–6 months once hair loss is under control.