What is PRP Therapy, And Why Should You Get It?

PRP therapy, which stands for platelet-rich plasma therapy, is a minimally invasive treatment that leverages natural healing particles found in a patient’s own blood.

By taking blood from a patient and separating platelets from the rest of the plasma, the expert team at Etre Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Center in New Orleans creates a serum that can be used to treat an array of aesthetic ailments.

But how does PRP therapy work, and what can it do for you?

Answering these questions is precisely the goal of this article.

How Does PRP Therapy Work?

Human blood has four primary components:

• Plasma
• Red blood cells
• White blood cells
• Platelets

Each of these components serves different purposes – red blood cells transport oxygen, white blood cells are part of the immune system, plasma is the medium that suspends each component, and platelets are in charge of healing and forming blood clots.

When we cut ourselves or bleed, the body needs to stem the bleeding to prevent blood loss. This is a primary function of platelets – they form connective tissue that seals wounds and contains blood flow.

So, doctors have learned to isolate blood platelets from the rest of the blood and separate them into a concentrated healing serum.

In PRP therapy, blood is taken from the patient and then placed in a centrifuge. By spinning the blood at high velocity, the different components separate according to their density and other physical properties, allowing doctors to isolate the platelets. These platelets are then used to create a rejuvenating serum based on the body’s own healing mechanisms. It can be injected into scars, acne pits, and receding hairlines to restore skin and hair.

What Can PRP Therapy Treat?

If you’re experiencing distress over hair loss or visible scarring, PRP therapy is the solution you need to feel better and more confident in your appearance. Capable of reducing scars, healing skin tissue, and restoring hair to receding hairlines, PRP is a minimally invasive treatment with no side effects and no downtime.

PRP Therapy in New Orleans, LA

PRP therapy is one of the most diverse and effective treatments available.

If you would like to learn more about looking your best without surgery, please reach out to the expert team at Etre on 504 227 3873 or fill out this online form to arrange your consultation.