Dermatologist in Brooklyn, NY explains PRP treatments and how it works to address aging skin

What if we told you that you could improve the look of your skin with your own blood?

It’s true. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment uses your body’s own platelets to boost collagen, giving patients tighter, smoother skin. This non-surgical skin rejuvenation has the ability to firm sagging skin and smooth out wrinkles for a younger, refreshed appearance.

Let’s look at how it works

PRP treatment is an in-office procedure that uses a concentrated serum from your own blood to enhance facial shape and volume. It can be used alone or in conjunction with dermal fillers to increase their longevity and effectiveness.

Step One – Extraction

A small extraction of blood is taken from the arm, less than is used in routine lab tests. This blood is then placed into a centrifuge that separates plasma and red blood cells. This platelet-rich-plasma contains growth factors to stimulate cell growth, collagen production, and tissue regeneration. The serum will then be injected into the skin to start the regeneration process.

Step Two – Activation

Once the platelet-rich-plasma is ready it is injected into the skin through a micro-needling procedure, the body responds as if there was an actual injury to the skin. The healing platelets create a fibrin mesh, growth factors then released stimulate collagen and elastin production which aids in skin healing.

Step Three – Healing

As the skin heals after treatment, patients will notice thicker, healthier looking skin as well as improvements in volume, tone, and texture.

Candidates for PRP Treatment

Candidates for PRP treatment should be in good health without any serious skin condition. Individuals who are dealing with thin, sagging skin as a result of aging will see great benefits from PRP treatment.

Benefits of PRP treatment

Many patients inquire about the benefits of PRP treatment over other injectable treatments such as Botox or dermal fillers. While very effective, these fillers are temporary and will need to be repeated over time to maintain results. PRP treatment uses the body’s natural healing process to stimulate cell growth and collagen production to firm skin over time. Because PRP treatment uses the patient’s own blood, there are very few side effects.

What does PRP Treat?

PRP can be beneficial in addressing a number of aging concerns. Among the most common are:

• Lines and Wrinkles
• Laxity
• Crepey skin
• Uneven skin tone
• Scars
• Dark circles under the eye

Results from PRP Treatment

The number of treatments required varies from patient to patient. Most patients will need three treatments spaced out one to two months for optimal results. There is virtually no downtime following PRP therapy.

Why choose PRP treatment

PRP therapy has a history of being used to aid in the treatment of orthopedic injuries such as rotator cuff, by improving healing and rehabilitating the injury. Now, PRP therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of facial aging. One of the biggest factors that impact the appearance of aging skin is collagen breakdown. When this starts to occur, the face begins to show its age. PRP is the solution to this problem.

With its high concentration of growth factors, PRP encourages collagen production, cell growth, and tissue repair, resulting in smoother, tighter skin.

Why choose Khrom Dermatology & Aesthetics

At Khrom Dermatology, we offer personalized medical and cosmetic solutions that will improve the health and beauty of your skin. Our team of board-certified dermatologists is expertly trained in the most up to date and advanced dermatological treatments to ensure that we deliver top-notch care and results.

We work with patients to understand individual concerns and come up with treatment plans that will give you the appearance you desire. Whether you are looking to fight the signs of aging of address common skin conditions, we can help.

If you are intrigued by unlocking your body’s natural healing process to reverse the signs of aging and turn back the hands of time on your skin, it’s time to schedule a consultation for PRP treatment for the face and neck. If you are in the Brooklyn area, call us at 855-507-7282 to schedule your appointment.