During your procedure with Nurse Kelly, she will draw approximately 10 ml of blood from your arm. The blood will then be processed to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components such as red blood cells and white blood cells. There may also be numbing cream applied to the area being treated to minimize discomfort. Once the platelet-rich plasma is prepared, the treatment will begin. Depending on the condition being treated, a series of one or more PRP treatments may be needed.

PRP is an effective non-surgical treatment for a wide array of skin concerns and medical conditions. An overwhelming body of clinical evidence supports the regenerative properties of platelet-rich plasma.

PRP can permanently address skin imperfections such as fine lines and wrinkles related to aging and prolonged sun exposure. Upon injection of the platelet-rich plasma, the skin is genuinely rejuvenated by the growth factors, allowing new skin cells to replace the damaged cells. In addition, new collagen and elastin are formed which causes the skin to become tighter, firmer, and more elastic.

A study investigated whether PRP injection improves the texture and color of sun-damaged facial skin. [1] Participants were adults aged 18 to 70 years with moderate wrinkles on both cheeks. Each participant received 3 mL of PRP injections to one cheek and sterile normal saline on the other cheek. At 6 months after a single treatment, the participants reported that the cheek area treated with PRP injections had reduced wrinkles and improved skin texture compared to the area treated with normal saline.

A total of 30 females between the ages of 30 and 50 years who have facial wrinkles were recruited in one study. [2] One ml of PRP was injected at multiple sites on the right side of the faces of the participants at a depth of 2.0 mm while an equal volume of normal saline was injected on the left side. PRP and normal saline injections were given 3 times at 15-day intervals. A special machine was used to analyze the skin of the participants. After 1 month, skin analysis showed a significant reduction in wrinkles and pores and an improvement in skin texture in the PRP-treated facial skin compared to the normal saline-treated area.

A study assessed the effects of PRP injections in female participants with dark circles and wrinkles around the lip area, nose, and mouth. [3] A special machine was used to analyze the skin of the participants and before-and-after photos were taken to evaluate the effects of the treatment. Follow-ups were conducted at 3 and 6 months. Results showed that the participants had reduced dark circles and wrinkles in the treated facial area. An excellent improvement in skin rigidity was also observed.

PRP therapy increases the release of growth factors and boosts collagen and elastin production, resulting in smoother, tighter, and younger-looking skin.

During an acne breakout, skin inflammation occurs which in turn causes trauma to the skin tissue. As skin regeneration happens, the affected area can develop scarring and depression (sunken skin areas). The administration of PRP can improve the appearance of acne scars by stimulating collagen production. The treatment allows collagen to repair the damaged skin tissues and fill the sunken areas with new skin. Over time, the treated area becomes smoother and has more volume.

A study evaluated the effects of PRP in patients with indented acne scars. [4] As part of the standard protocol, the right side of the face of the patients was treated with PRP combined with microneedling (a procedure that makes use of tiny sterilized needles to prick the skin) while the left side of the face was treated with microneedling alone. Skin evaluation was performed by a physician before and after the treatment. The patients also graded the improvement in acne scars after the treatment period. Results showed that the facial area treated with PRP combined with microneedling had a decrease in scar severity grade compared to the area treated with microneedling alone.