Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) (syn. autologous platelet gel, plasma-rich growth factors and platelet- concentrated plasma) means “abundant platelets that are concentrated into a small volume of plasma.” It contains an effective concentration of multiple fundamental growth factors (GFs) that promote tissue repair and regeneration. PRP is 3-step procedure that involves having your blood: Drawn from your arm Placed into a machine that separates the platelets from the rest of your blood Re-injected into you (only the part of your blood that contains a high concentration of platelets). The unearthing of the role of PRP in wound healing and repair paved the way for its utilization in various fields of medicine and surgery including dentistry, maxillofacial surgery, orthopedic trauma and sports injuries, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and plastic surgery. In dermatology its primarily used for hair loss and skin rejuvenation. PRP for hair loss Studies on