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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a method that is being mentioned frequently in the field of cosmetology. Not only effective in beauty use, PRP has been proving its outstanding advantages in many areas of treatment.
1. What is Platelet Rich Plasma?
PRP stands for Platelet-rich Plasma, which means Platelet Rich Plasma. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a blood product with a platelet concentration many times higher than normal.Platelets are a rich source of growth factors such as: IGF, KGF, VEGF... These factors help to increase cell proliferation, stimulate new blood vessel formation, increase collagen production, fibroblasts, help repair Repair damage and improve the skin in a comprehensive way, thereby providing a treatment effect that is superior to the use of drugs or other conventional treatment methods.
2. Origin of Platelet Rich Plasma
PRP is extracted and isolated from the patient's own blood:Take about 30ml of blood, then take it to centrifuge, you will get plasma containing 2-7 times more platelets than normal, and this is platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Then, this amount of PRP will be injected into the area to be treated, helping to stimulate new cell proliferation and repair damaged tissue.
3. The effect of platelet-rich plasma
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Platelet-rich plasma stimulates cell growth, collagen production:
Stimulates fibroblast proliferation, regulates collagen production Stimulates blood cell regeneration and blood vessel formation Helps to increase epithelial cell proliferation tissue and cell division Protects cells against UV rays Reduces swelling and inflammation Releases nutritional factors to help regenerate and heal wounds, rejuvenate the skin quickly.
4. Application of platelet-rich plasma in treatment
4.1 Applications in bones and joints
Platelets are a rich source of growth factors, of which IGF factor is involved in the formation and development of bones. Platelet-rich plasma, after being injected into the treatment area, helps reduce pain and inflammation, helps restore damaged tissues and stimulates new tissue regeneration quickly, thereby supporting patients with osteoarthritis. osteoarthritis,... Treatment of pain with PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma has helped to shorten the treatment time and reduce the cost of treatment compared to the previous method of joint replacement.4.2 Applications in dentistry
Initially, the PRP method has limited application in reconstructive cancer of the jaw. After that, it was used more widely in the dental field because of its safety and effectiveness. When using PRP for dental patients, inflammatory diseases, gum disease have been significantly improved.4.3 Application in skin cosmetology
Skin rejuvenation with PRP is increasingly famous in the field of cosmetology. It is mainly used in the treatment of skin problems. The growth factors in platelets, when injected into the skin, will stimulate collagen proliferation and the formation of new blood vessels to help rejuvenate the skin, reduce wrinkle formation, treat pitted scars, and protect the skin from oxidizing agents. chemical,...
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4.4 Application in the treatment of hair loss - baldness
With the ability to stimulate proliferation of fibroblasts, produce collagen, keratin, and promote the growth of hair follicles, PRP has made a breakthrough in the treatment of hair loss and baldness. After injecting PRP into the scalp to be treated, the results showed that the patient's hair loss and baldness improved significantly.Not only stopping at the above areas, PRP has been studied to be applied in a variety of fields, bringing optimal therapies at a reasonable cost to patients.
>> See more: The role of plasma in the body - Article written by Specialist Doctor II Le Thi Na - Laboratory Department - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
5. Advantages of the platelet-rich plasma method
The PRP method is considered by many experts to be safe and effective. It is applied more and more widely in fields from medicine to aesthetics with the following outstanding advantages:PRP method uses autologous blood, so it is very safe, does not cause irritation, allergies after treatment. treatment. Modern process, absolutely sterile. Doesn't take much time to relax. Does not affect daily activities. Does not cause pain. Simple and fast process. Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals licensed by the Ministry of Health to deploy PRP technology, treatment with platelet-rich plasma. Currently, the hospital has a treatment package for musculoskeletal diseases with platelet-rich plasma for customers with pain, limited mobility, and is prescribed by a doctor.
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