Platelet-Rich Plasma in Calgary
Utilize your body’s own
helpful cells, including platelets, bioactive proteins and regenerating grrowth factors
Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) has been used medically and aesthetically for many years. Platelets contain growth factors which are responsible for wound healing and regeneration within the body in response to an injury.
So what exactly is PRP treatment?
We all have platelets in our blood. PRP is procedure that involves having some blood drawn from your arm, then placed into a machine that separates the platelets from the rest of your blood. The portion of blood that contains the greatest concentration of platelets is called the platelet rich plasma, or PRP.
PRP has gained in popularity over the last several years as it is a safe, minimally invasive way to utilize your body’s own helpful cells, including platelets, bioactive proteins and regenerating growth factors to improve the appearance of your skin and hair!
PRP has gained in popularity over the last several years as it is a safe, minimally invasive way to utilize your body’s own helpful cells, including platelets, bioactive proteins and regenerating growth factors to improve the appearance of your skin and hair!
COMBINING PRP WITH MICRONEEDLING AND SKIN RESURFACING
PRP's benefits can be enhanced with microneedling and resurfacing. When used in these treatments, PRP is applied topically so its rich growth factors and proteins can aid in healing and rejuvenating broader areas of the skin.
Some benefits of PRP Treatment:
PRP can also be combined with other procedures such as skin resurfacing, to introduce those helpful body cells to the treatment area, both to reduce downtime and provide a boost in the effectiveness of the treatment!
Want to learn more about how PRP treatment might benefit you? Book your complimentary consult today!
- Refine fine lines
- Minimize dark circles and undereye volume loss
- Restore moisture and glow
- Improve skin texture and tone
- Improve sun damaged skin
- Reduce stretch marks
- Improve hair loss
- Minimize acne scars
PRP can also be combined with other procedures such as skin resurfacing, to introduce those helpful body cells to the treatment area, both to reduce downtime and provide a boost in the effectiveness of the treatment!
Want to learn more about how PRP treatment might benefit you? Book your complimentary consult today!
FAQ
Where on the body can you get platelet-rich plasma injections?
Plasma injections can be administered in various areas, including the face and scalp, and in damaged skin, joint or muscle tissue.
How long do plasma therapy results last?
How many treatments are needed?