Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
PRP is the umbrella term for platelet-rich plasma.
This bioproduct is obtained from whole blood collected by centrifugation and contains an increased number of platelets. The effect? A biostimulation of the body’s own cells, in which growth factors and endogenous cytokines contained in the platelets play a key role. These are released by an endogenous activation of the platelets when in contact with collagen fibres, they bind with specific cell receptors and thus stimulate their proliferation, the angiogenesis and the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
PRP can be used in combination with other methods or as monotherapy. The indications are diverse, for example to accelerate wound healing after complex surgical procedures or to treat chronic wounds through the stimulating effect on cell proliferation.
Examples of practical applications
- Wound treatment
- Combination therapy in the case of surgical procedures, laser applications, microneedling or chemical peelings
- Skin rejuvenation
- Scars
- Alopecia
PRP is a minimally invasive treatment that can be applied to all areas of the body and all skin types. PRP can be injected under the skin or applied transdermally to the entire treatment area using laser-supported drug delivery or microneedling. The downtime is 1 to 2 days.