WHAT IS PRP THERAPY & MESOTHERAPY?

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a treatment that uses totally natural substances taken from your own blood to repair and rejuvenate the skin. Platelets are components of our blood, which in the body can produce growth or regeneration factors.

PRP can also be used to stimulate hair growth when injected into the scalp.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has been used in medicine for its properties that stimulate the proliferation of cells derived from stem cells (such as fibroblasts, platelets, endothelial cells, adipoblasts). These cells allow the regeneration of tissues and for this reason, it is frequently used for the healing of wounds and the treatment of joint problems.

Due to their regenerative properties is used in aesthetic medicine in facial rejuvenation treatments, scar correction and hair loss, began to be studied.

 

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT PRP THERAPY & MESOTHERAPY?

Mesotherapy vs PRP

Mesotherapy and PRP treatments seem very much alike. Both are injection treatments that have beneficial effects. 

Mesotherapy involves the administration of superficial injections to the middle/dermal layer of the skin. They usually contain diluted drugs such as minoxidil, vitamins, nutrients, minerals, collagens, acids, enzymes, and growth factors. It boosts cell metabolism and enhances blood circulation in the surrounding areas.

PRP treatment involves injecting platelet-rich plasma derived from a blood sample. PRP Therapy is one of the most effective hair loss treatments of the present age. It involves extracting the patient’s blood from suitable body parts and injecting it into the scalp regions that require treatment.

Since it extracts and injects the patient’s blood, the procedure is safe. Due to this, the chances of post-surgical side-effects like scars, infections, and other complications, are reduced.

 

HOW IS PRP THERAPY & MESOTHERAPY USED?

Mesotherapy, commonly known as “biorejuvenation” is a technique used to rejuvenate the skin and is used to fade wrinkles and lines, tighten loose skin, recontour the body, lighten pigmented skin. PRP is used to treat hair loss stimulating dormant hair follicles and treating hair thinning. It helps improve the scalp coverage by boosting the hair volume and density.

 

WHAT IS PRP THERAPY & MESOTHERAPY TREAT?

PRP is known as a “natural filler” treatment that gives a more youthful appearance to the skin. Your blood is taken from the body and centrifuged to separate out a layer of concentrated plasma rich cells, platelets and growth factors. PRP is blood plasma containing high concentrations of platelets that stimulate stem cells to help the body regenerate and heal at a faster rate. PRP improves overall skin texture, decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, and plumps hollowing areas such as tear trough grooves, cheeks, and temples. PRP can also help smooth both acne and surgical scars. This procedure takes about an hour and a half and and it is minimal invasive.

 

WHAT BENEFITS CAN I GET WITH PRP THERAPY & MESOTHERAPY TREAT?

There are a lot of benefits of PRP treatment:

 

• It is a safe procedure because the patient’s blood and cells are used.

• Skin rejuvenation treatment.

• Enhanced Skin Tone and Texture

• Stimulate collagen production.

• Diminish acne scars.

• Reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

• Treat hyperpigmentation

• Improve hair health, quality & volume.

• It is a non-surgical process.

• The treatment is quickly.

• No downtime is required.

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WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF PRP THERAPY & MESOTHERAPY TREAT?

 

A PRP is a low-risk procedure and does not usually cause major side effects. Injecting PRP involves using a person’s own platelets. The procedure involves a blood draw, so you should make sure you are hydrated and have eaten beforehand to prevent feeling lightheaded. 

However, they may experience some soreness, irritation during the healing process, injury to blood vessels, infection, bruising at the injection site.

As a no downtime is required most people can resume their normal activities almost after having a PRP treat.