Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP super-concentrates your platelets to take advantage of their ability to stimulate growth, repair, healing, and tissue regeneration. After a quick blood draw, we place the sample in a centrifuge to separate your platelets and plasma. Plasma serves as the liquid ‘vehicle’ to deliver the platelets to areas needing enhancement, improvement, or faster healing. In cosmetic dermatology, the most common uses include treating hair loss, enhancing microneedling results, improving scars and stretch marks, addressing age-related sexual function loss, and promoting quicker healing post-procedure.

Examples of PRP

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Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma

  • Natural healing
  • Improved skin texture
  • Hair growth stimulation
  • Minimal downtime
  • Versatility
  • Long-lasting results

Side Effects from PRP

  • Mild discomfort
  • Temporary swelling or redness
  • Bruising
  • Infection risk
  • Allergic reaction

What to Expect During Your PRP Treatment

During your PRP treatment, a small blood sample is drawn, processed to concentrate platelets, and then skillfully injected into targeted areas to address concerns like fine lines or hair loss.

The procedure is quick and generally comfortable, often likened to a "lunchtime" treatment. Temporary redness or swelling at the injection sites may occur but usually resolves within days.

Your dermatologist will guide you through the process, ensuring personalized care and optimal results for your cosmetic goals.

PRP Maintenance Recommendations

Maintaining the benefits of your PRP treatment is essential for long-lasting results. While the specific schedule may vary based on individual needs, many patients benefit from a series of initial sessions spaced a few weeks apart.

After achieving the desired results, a maintenance schedule is often recommended, which might involve sessions every 6 to 12 months. This helps to sustain the rejuvenating effects and further enhance the health of your skin or promote ongoing hair growth.

PRP Therapy: Maintenance Schedule

We will tailor the PRP maintenance plan to suit your unique cosmetic goals, ensuring that you continue to enjoy the natural and lasting benefits of PRP. 

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) FAQs

PRP, or Platelet-Rich Plasma, is a concentrated solution of platelets derived from your own blood, used to promote healing and tissue regeneration.

A small amount of blood is drawn, then spun in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from other blood components. The platelets are then re-injected into target areas.

Results vary, but most people need 3-4 treatments spaced about a month apart for optimal results, with maintenance sessions as recommended.

Good candidates are generally those seeking natural treatment options for hair loss, skin rejuvenation, or scar improvement and who have realistic expectations about gradual, natural results.

How The Laser Institute of Pinehurst Can Help

The Laser Institute of Pinehurst offers PRP as an addition to microneedling services to treat hair loss, scars, and stretch marks. If you are interested in PRP, schedule a cosmetic consultation with one of our expert providers. A member of our team will assess your skin, listen to your aesthetic goals, and create an individualized treatment plan to help you regain confidence in your skin.

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