What is Platelet-Rich Plasma?

Cutting Edge Healing

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies have been used by plastic and maxillofacial surgeons for more that 20 years.  The growth factors in PRP have been shown to help improve skin tone, reduce acne scarring, and to even thicken and regrow hair.  It has most recently been used for surgical tendon repair and for sports-related conditions involving acute muscle injury and chronic tendon problems.  PRP is a small portion of the blood that is composed of a high concentration of platelets, which have the ability to help the body heal itself by releasing growth factors.  PRP contains several different growth factors that stimulate healing of bone and soft tissue.

New advances in medicine have been developed to harness and concentrate the body’s own platelets and growth factors to be precisely introduced to a site in an injectable form. The implantation of platelet- rich plasma from a small amount of a patient’s own blood stimulates the body’s capacity for healing and tissue repair. Healing in many instances may be associated with reduced pain and a quicker return to activity.

At Elixia Wellness we offer PRP therapies for both aesthetics and injuries. For more information about these therapies, click on the boxes below.