Why
should we have Regenerative Medicine known as PRP?
Aging of the skin, dermal components and cells, means that
the skin texture and appearance deteriorate. Aging affects
the hands, soft tissue of the face and body. This is characterized
by sagging, thinning of the skin, puffiness, age spots (lentigines)
and wrinkling (forehead, cheeks, neck and décolleté). Tissue
on the arms becomes thin and empty. General texture of the
skin changes and dryness is a problem. Sun exposure worsens
the process by solar-aging and UV irradiation.
This means that
vertical and horizontal facial wrinkles and body texture deteriorate
with time.
Some people, of both genders, choose to age gracefully and
are not concerned about eventually POSSIBLY looking like their
grand-parents in years to come. However, there are choices,
in this new era of anti-aging medicine. The trend now is to
turn back the clock and undergo some form of rejuvenation to
reduce facial wrinkles, lines and blemishes and rejuvenate
the body.
A new approach appealing to clients seeking an increased and
natural method to rejuvenation. This is regeneration with your
own cells and more specifically, autologous platelet-rich plasma
(PRP). This is also referred to as autologous cellular regeneration
(ACR) an aesthetic practice, which is a safe and tolerable
procedure. Used in combination therapy it can potentiate the
results of your other anti ageing modalities.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE is the production and injection of autologous
platelet rich plasma.
It
is well known that platelets have many functions. Platelets
contain important growth factors that, when secreted, are responsible
for:
- Tissue regeneration and rejuvenation
- increasing collagen production
- recruiting other cells to the site of injury
- initiating vascular in – growth
- inducing cell differentiation
- bone – mineralization
- extra cellular matrix formation
- Non – Allergenic
- It is a ‘body own’ physiological product vs. animal derived or
human donor products.
- Elimination of donor transmissible infections
- Biological Glue: for tissue adhesion especially in skin flaps,
bone grafts and trauma.
These are vital steps in collagen regeneration and wound healing.
What does the procedure involve?
- SAFE and Physiologically Active
- Preparation is Simple and Quick, and completed on the Physicians
premises in the appointment time. No products are sent off premises.
- Can be used in multiple areas for dermal rejuvenation
Prior to treatment a blood sample of 10 – 20 mls is extracted
from the patient. This blood is immediately placed in the centrifuge
for 5 – 8 minutes. When centrifugation is complete your Plasma
will be separated into three layers: (1) platelet – poor plasma,
( 2) red blood cells , and (3) the ‘buffy coat’ ( i.e. platelets
and white blood cells) from your red blood cells. The rich platelets
are extracted from the base of the plasma gel. The platelets
are injected into the deep dermis or fat layer of the skin. Platelets
gradually increase collagen which can increase skin thickness
and overall health of the skin.
How long is the procedure from start
to finish?
Approx 45mins to 1 hour per two test tubes.
Which facial and body areas can
be treated?
- Around the eyes – Peri Orbital Rim
- Cheeks and Mid face
- Cheeks
- Thinning skin on the neck
- Jaw Line and Sub Malar
- Back of hands
- Décolletage
- Other Body Areas
What is the process of facial rejuvenation
by ACR- PRP?
- Your practitioner will assess the degree of skin aging, perform
a skin analysis, and recommend a sensible treatment with reasonable
outcome.
- Options of facial rejuvenation are explained to you, including
efficacy and safety. Cost analysis is discussed and the number
of sessions possibly required.
- Persons between the ages of 30 and 80 years are eligible.
- All skin tones show that the process is safe and effective
because your own enriched plasma is used, but not all grades
of wrinkling can be improved.
- A photograph of the skin is taken to assist the follow-up
and grading of the improvement.
- Sixteen millilitres (16ml) of blood is obtained from the
arm by venapuncture.
- The blood is collected in special sterile tubes and centrifuged
in the practitioner's rooms to separate the plasma. The plasma
is drawn up into a syringe and activated with calcium-chloride;
this stimulates natural growth factor release from the platelets
in the plasma. About 8ml of PRP is obtained which is used for
facial rejuvenation and injection.
- The PRP is injected under the skin (including the dermis),
under topical local anaesthesia. The forehead, peri-orbital
region, cheeks, chins and dorsum of the hands, various body
parts are the targets of aging and wrinkles, for rejuvenation.
The process is relatively painless providing sufficient topical
anaesthesia is applied. Nitrous Oxide or Happy Gas is available
if required and Medically appropriate.
- PRP facial rejuvenation (or also termed ACR) Currently Regenlab
PRP renders the most efficient enriched ACR, compared to other
products. Three treatments one month apart is advisable followed
by a maintinance of at least once a year preferably every six
months.
- This entire process and injection time is simple and takes
approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour in total. The process is
on the same day and in the same medical practice.
Are there any side effects of PRP
FACIAL REJUVENATION ?
- Minimal: Expect minimal swelling, bruising and redness for
12-24 hours. Some clients experience headache.
- Modest: Some patients may feel faint. A bruise at the venapuncture
site may be visible for 2-3 days.
- Severe: In rare cases, skin cellulitis may occur which can
be treated with antibiotics and cold compresses. Occasionally
hospitalization is needed in these cases. Secondary skin infection
is a rare complication.
Can anyone have
this treatment?
NO! Not everyone is suitable. Persons with skin disease (SLE, porphyria, allergies), cancer, chemotherapy, severe metabolic and systemic disorders, and abnormal platelet function (i.e. blood disorders). Anti-coagulation therapy and underlying sepsis excludes the use of PRP.
What results should
I expect from the treatment?
- Results are visible at 3 weeks and improve gradually over
ensuing months with improvement in texture and tone.
- Cosmeceutical and Light therapies can enhance the results.
- Advanced wrinkling cannot be reversed and a minimal improvement
is predictable in persons with alcohol and tobacco abuse. Combination
therapy is advisable talk to our practisioners.
- Severe scarring may not respond.
- Further plasma treatment is also popular and safe. PRP -
ACR is effective and well tolerated, but patient selection
is important if predictable results are to be expected.
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