Sometimes in life, we need a pick-me-up. It can be emotional or physical, and when you really need something to revitalize your hair or skin, advanced dermatology techniques can go a long way.
PRP is a relatively new treatment that is gaining a lot of popularity, specifically for hair and skin rejuvenation. It’s relatively simple and uses your body’s own natural processes to stimulate growth and recovery. If you’re looking for a way to glow a little brighter and feel better about your skin and/or hair, then PRP might be a great choice for you. Take a minute to learn more.
What is PRP?
PRP stands for “platelet-rich plasma.” This is a rejuvenation technique that injects platelet-rich plasma to help stimulate rejuvenating processes in your scalp and/or skin.
Specifically, the technique works in three phases.
- First, the health team will draw some of your blood (usually from your arm).
- That blood is sent through a centrifuge to separate out the platelet-rich plasma.
- Once separated, the PRP is injected into the desired site by your provider.
The injection of PRP stimulates the surface tissue, which can promote hair growth or rejuvenate skin.
What Does the Treatment Process Look Like?
A single treatment doesn’t take too long. For most people, one treatment takes up less than an hour of their time, although that can depend on various conditions.
The entire treatment process is usually scheduled over four to six weeks. Each treatment is customized for the individual, so your plan can vary. It depends on the exact goals and scope of the treatment.
The good news is that most adults are candidates for PRP. As long as you don’t have conflicting health conditions, it’s a low-invasive technique that requires little from you and has few side effects and rare complications.
If you want to stimulate hair growth or improve your skin, PRP might be a good treatment option for you.
Contact Musick Dermatology today
If you want to consider PRP or any other cosmetic techniques, you can contact Musick Dermatology & Advanced Clinical Spa today. You can call our office in Swansea, IL, at 618-628-2588. You can also contact us online to schedule an appointment. We’ll be happy to hear from you.