Skin Regeneration Therapy
What is Skin Regeneration Therapy?What is the Process of Facial Rejuvenation?
What Results can you Expect from the Treatment?
What is Skin Regeneration Therapy?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)REGENERATIVE MEDICINE is the ultimate biological skin rejuvenation treatment, as it utilises your own cells in the form of platelet-rich plasma to regenerate new skin tissue.
A new approach appealing to clients seeking a more natural method to facial rejuvenation is regeneration with your own cells and more specifically Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). This is also referred to as Autologous Cellular Regeneration (ACR), an aesthetic practice, which is safe and effective.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is the name given to blood plasma with a high concentration of platelets. Platelets are components of blood integral in blood clotting and tissue repair. The concentrated platelets in PRP contain large doses of bioactive proteins (known as growth factors) that are pivotal in the repair and regeneration of tissues. These special proteins also initiate new blood vessel formation, bone regeneration and healing, connective tissue repair and endorse overall wound healing.
PRP ‘Skin Regeneration Therapy’ utilises this concept of biological stimulation to regenerate new skin tissue. The growth factors released from the concentrated platelets activate resident stem cells and dormant skin cells.
This stimulates new collagen and hyaluronic acid production and epithelial cell growth resulting in a dramatic improvement in skin health and appearance. Because your own plasma is used, there is no danger of disease transmission or allergic reaction.
Ideal in the treatment of:
- Crinkling around the eyes
- Skin crepiness
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Loss of volume in the cheeks
- Thinning skin on arms & back of hands
- Aging and sun damage of the neck & chest
What is the Process of Facial Rejuvenation?
A blood sample of 10-20 mls is collected in special sterile tubes and centrifuged to separate the plasma and concentrate the platelets. Using topical local anaesthesia, the platelet rich plasma is then injected into the deep dermis or fat layer of the skin. This entire process and injection time is simple and takes approximately 45 minutes. The process is completed on the same day and in the same medical practice. Side effects can include swelling, bruising and redness which may last for 12 – 24 hours. Occasionally, more significant bruising may occur which may take a few days to resolve. PRP skin rejuvenation can be repeated at 4 weeks if further cell regeneration is desired.Back To Top
What Results can you Expect from the Treatment?
After the initial swelling and bruising has resolved, the skin will possess a youthful healthy glow. An improvement in skin texture, tone and hydration is visible within a few weeks. Fine lines, skin crepiness and wrinkles begin to diminish at 4 weeks as new collagen is produced. These skin rejuvenation effects continue to improve for 3 - 6 months. A second treatment may be necessary, according to the degree of skin rejuvenation required and the expectations of the individual. Treatment results will vary with the individual; however most patients will enjoy the skin rejuvenation effects for at least 12 months.Back To Top
