BENEFITS of PRP: PRP may have beneficial effects for hair regeneration, facial
aesthetics, or for joint regeneration. PRP is autologous (using your own blood) therefore eliminating allergy potential. PRP has been shown to have tissue regenerating effects. Other benefits include: minimal down time, safe with minimal risk, short recovery time, and no general anesthesia is required.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: PRP used for aesthetic procedures is safe for most individuals between the ages of 25-80. There are very few contraindications, however, patients with the following conditions are not candidates:
1) Acute and Chronic Infections
2) Skin diseases (i.e. SLE, porphyria, allergies)
3) Cancer 3) Chemotherapy
4) Severe metabolic and systemic disorders
5) Abnormal platelet function (blood disorders, i.e. Haemodynamic Instability,
Hypofibrinogenaemia, Critical Thrombocytopenia)
6) Chronic Liver Pathology
7) Anti-coagulation therapy
8) Underlying Sepsis
9) Systemic use of corticosteroids within two weeks of the procedure
10) Pregnant or breastfeeding
RISKS & COMPLICATIONS: Potential side effects of Platelet Rich Plasma include:
1. Pain at the injection site
2. Bleeding, Bruising and/or Infection as with any type of injection
3. Short lasting pinkness/redness (flushing) of the skin
4. Allergic reaction to the solution, an/or topical anesthetic
5. Injury to a nerve and/or muscle as with any type of injection
6. Itching and swelling at the injection site(s)
7. Minimal or no effect from the treatment
8. Dizziness or fainting during the procedure
9. Lymphadenopathy ("swollen glands") in response to the injections
ALTERNATIVES to PRP: Alternatives to PRP elective procedures are:
1. Do Nothing
2. Surgical intervention may be a possibility
3. Administration of approved medications
4. Physical Therapy
5. Laser or other ablative technology