Advanced Cosmetic Surgery: Platelet Rich Plasma – Enhancing Natural Healing
By Delanie Stoecklein, Aesthetic Injector & Hannah Brown, Medical Aesthetician
Q: How does PRP work?
A: Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, works by utilizing the body’s natural healing properties within its own blood sample. PRP is used to support tissue regeneration, skin rejuvenation and hair loss. When PRP is injected into the desired area, the activated platelets release your natural growth factors that stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Increasing your collagen and elastin reproduction is a key in anti-aging, along with the added hydrating benefits of PRP.
At Advanced Cosmetic Surgery, PRP is commonly injected for hair growth stimulation, microneedling facials and undereye injections for dark circles. When a patient receives PRP for hair regrowth, the PRP triggers natural hair growth and continues regrowth maintenance by increasing the blood supply to the follicles. As for microneedling facials and under eye injections, PRP minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, improves acne scarring, evens out skin tone and helps repair tissues in the treatment area, leading to a refreshed, long-lasting result. These natural results are created by the body’s own growth factors within the PRP, which is kick-starting your body’s restoration, including collagen growth.
Q: What are the benefits?’
A: PRP injections are gaining popularity for a variety of conditions and desired outcomes. They have been getting more attention for their remarkable results. What makes them unique is that they are derived from your own body and use natural healing mechanisms. They truly do deserve all the hype they’ve been getting!
When using PRP for hair growth stimulation, microneedling facials and dark circles under the eyes, it is best paired with a consistent medical-grade skin care routine. We suggest a minimum series of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. The desired outcome will determine how many treatments you will need. The benefits of following your provider’s treatment plan with PRP injections are crucial to getting the results you are looking for. If you are looking for an alternative to surgery, a less invasive procedure such as PRP might just be right for you!
Delanie Stoecklein, RN, BSN, CLT, is a certified nurse injector trained in advanced laser technology and injectable techniques. She is certified through the American Med Spa Association’s Academy for Injector Anatomy and has certified Galderma and Allergan training certificates for all Restylane® and Juvéderm® products, Botox® and Dysport®, Sculptra® and Kybella®. She continues her education in aesthetics by attending regular training courses to learn the latest advancements
Hannah Brown, LE, CLT, graduated from Entourage Institute of Beauty & Esthetics and got her laser training and certification with Lumenis. She’s a certified provider with SkinPen®, PCA professional peels, and she continues her education with annual trainings from SkinMedica and ZO Skin Health. She is passionate about keeping the skin balanced and transforming complexions, one face at a time.
