Autologous treatment refers to the use of a patient’s own biological materials in therapy. In the case of PRP, the blood is drawn from the patient, processed to isolate the plasma enriched with platelets, and then reintroduced into the skin. This is significant because the body recognizes its own platelets as a natural resource, reducing the risk of adverse reactions. In facial skin treatments, PRP stimulates skin rejuvenation through growth factors that promote collagen production, repair, and skin regeneration.

Growth factors in PRP are proteins found in platelets that play a vital role in healing and tissue regeneration. When PRP is injected into the skin, these growth factors help stimulate collagen and elastin production, leading to firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. They also encourage tissue repair and increase blood circulation, promoting better overall skin health. This is why PRP is used for rejuvenating the skin and treating concerns like fine lines, scars, and uneven pigmentation.

1. Fine Lines and Wrinkles: PRP stimulates collagen production, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin.

2. Uneven Skin Tone and Texture: PRP helps even out skin tone by promoting cell turnover and regeneration, which can address sun damage, pigmentation issues, and overall skin texture.

3. Acne Scarring: The growth factors in PRP promote healing and regeneration, which can significantly improve the appearance of acne scars, including atrophic (depressed) scars.

4. Sun Damage: PRP can reverse some of the visible signs of photoaging, such as hyperpigmentation, by enhancing the skin’s ability to regenerate and repair itself.

5. Loss of Skin Elasticity: By stimulating collagen and elastin production, PRP helps to firm up the skin and restore its youthful elasticity.

PRP promotes the regeneration of skin cells and the production of collagen and elastin. In patients with sun damage or uneven pigmentation, PRP can accelerate skin repair and stimulate the production of new, healthy skin cells. This process helps to improve skin texture and tone, reduce dark spots, and even out pigmentation, leading to a more radiant complexion.

PRP encourages the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, which are essential components for maintaining skin structure and elasticity. By increasing collagen synthesis, PRP helps to fill in fine lines and wrinkles, improving the skin’s firmness and smoothness. Over time, this leads to a reduction in the depth and visibility of fine lines and wrinkles.

PRP accelerates the healing process by stimulating the growth of new skin cells and promoting tissue regeneration. In the case of acne scars, PRP helps fill in depressed scars, smooth out irregular skin texture, and improve overall skin appearance. It also reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation associated with scarring, resulting in a more even skin surface.

PRP stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which are key components responsible for the skin's elasticity and firmness. By encouraging the skin to regenerate and repair itself, PRP treatments lead to increased skin tone, tighter skin, and an overall firmer appearance. This can help address the sagging or loose skin that typically occurs with age.

Factors we consider include your age, skin condition, treatment goals, and the severity of the concerns being addressed. For example, older patients or those with more significant skin damage may require more frequent treatments initially. Generally, PRP treatments are spaced 4-6 weeks apart, with maintenance sessions every 3-6 months.

Patients should understand that improvements in skin texture, tone, and the reduction of fine lines may take several weeks to become noticeable. It’s important to know that visible changes occur over time and that full results typically appear after 2-3 months and require maintenance treatments.

Combining PRP with other treatments like microneedling, laser therapy, or dermal fillers can significantly enhance the overall results. Microneedling, for example, creates tiny channels in the skin that allow the PRP to penetrate more deeply, increasing its effectiveness. Dermal fillers can address volume loss, while PRP enhances the skin’s texture and tone. This combination offers a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation.