What is PRP? What is Platelet? To Whom

What is Prp?

It is the process of separating the blood taken from the patient into its components with a special centrifugation process and injecting the platelef-rich part into the necessary tissues, suitable for the purpose.

What is a platelet?

Cells that play a role in the blood clotting mechanism. It also contains growth factors that are effective in the healing period of the wound. When tissue damage occurs, platelets come into contact with the damaged endothelium. Clusters begin on the damaged tissue, and the coagulation mechanism is activated. Thus, wound healing begins. 70% of the growth factors stored in the platelets are released immediately and 95% within an hour. With the help of growth factors, PRP is also used in dermatology to increase skin tension and tone, and to revitalize the skin. Relieves acne and scars, removes wrinkles, Strengthens hair follicles on the scalp, prevents shedding and strengthens existing ones. It is also used as a support for joints and tendon muscle healing.

To whom should it be done?

If treatment is not initially prescribed, it is usually done at intervals of 2-4 weeks.

Injections cannot be given to those who use blood thinners such as hemophilia, those who have blood diseases, those who have cystic, bacterial, microbial diseases in the area to be treated, and those who are pregnant.

There is no serious side effect in PRP application. The risk of allergies is minimal. Pain at the application site may be painful but not unbearable. There may be foci of light bleeding in the tissues of the capillaries. After the application, the person can continue his normal life. On the same day, one should not take a hot bath, stay in the sun, and make-up should not be applied to the application area.

PRP is a newer treatment method. The application results are quite satisfactory. Therefore, it is used in many fields of medicine.