Platelet-rich plasma is made of two elements: plasma, the liquid portion of blood, and platelets, a type of blood cell that plays an important role in healing. Platelets are well-known for their clotting abilities, but they also contain many growth factors that rigger cell reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration in the treated area. Platelet-rich plasma is blood that has concentrated amounts of platelets compared to your normal circulating blood.
To create platelet-rich plasma, the medical provider will draw blood from the patient and place the tube of blood it into a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins the blood, separating out the components of the blood from the platelets and concentrating them within the plasma.
PRP can be injected or microneedled into the skin for rejuvenation and into the scalp for hair growth. Additionally, PRP can also be used for sexual wellness/rejuvenation.
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