Platelet Rich Plasma & Radiofrequency

Platelet Rich Plasma(PRP) & Radiofrequency

 

 Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has the following mechanism of action.
 PRP is the blood plasma with higher density of platelets.  PRP has a 2-6 times higher platelet count than normal blood at the pH level of 6.5-6.7, and each  mm3 of plasma contains over 1 million platelets. PRP promotes wound healing as it contains growth factors released from platelets.
 Injection of PRP in wrinkles or aged skin improves skin smoothness, tone, wrinkles and dark circles. When used after a fractional laser procedure, it enhances recovery of laser-damaged skin and increases the effect of laser.
 PRP is more suitable in patients in their 30s and 40s rather than 20s. However, PRP in the condensed form of plasma gel can be injected as a filler in dark circles around the eyes and acne scars appearing in the 20s. It can also smooth the facial contour when injected into thin cheeks.
 PRP injection is effective in skin trouble and has the advantage of little to no side effects as it uses autologous blood. Its effects have not been fully clarified and we still need more scientific data to support broader application. However, along with stem cell therapy, PRP has the potential for further development.

 

 

Radiofrequency
 Radiofrequency treatment delivers heat to the deeper layers of the skin while cooling the epidermis. This coagulates protein and results in a drastically smoother skin surface. Once coagulated protein stimulates new collagen synthesis to maintain the therapeutic effect over a considerable period of time. So the skin becomes  tighter and more elastic from this procedure. Pneumatic radiofrequency therapy using a suction device reduces deep nasolabial folds by pulling the depressed tissues upward. Pulling the skin to the posterior auricular direction brings a three-dimensional lifting effect similar to that of a face lift. This method has received a positive review on journal of Dermatologic Surgery. It also tightens pores by delivering focused heat energy.