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What Is PRP?

We can think of PRP treatment as using the body’s own self-healing power for our skin. In fact, it is all hidden in our blood. In our blood are very special cells we call platelets. The best-known task of these cells is to stop bleeding when we get cut somewhere. However, they do much more than that; they carry within them countless “growth factors” that repair and renew tissues. In other words, platelets are like the body’s natural repair team. Skin spots are actually a sign that the cells in that area of the skin are not working properly and that pigment production has gone out of control. In the PRP method, we take this repair team — that is, the platelets — in a concentrated form and direct them straight to the problematic area.

When these growth factors are delivered to the skin, they essentially send a revitalization signal. The production of collagen and elastin, the basic building blocks of the skin, is triggered again. The skin begins to be better nourished and cell renewal accelerates. Thanks to this biological revitalization, the excess melanin production that causes the spot is balanced, the color of the spots lightens over time, and the skin gains an overall brighter, healthier, and more even-toned appearance. In short, PRP is a natural and safe method that supports the skin’s fight against spots entirely with the body’s own resources, without delivering any foreign substance from outside.

How Is PRP Performed?

The PRP treatment is a process consisting of very simple and comfortable steps, completed in about half an hour to 45 minutes at our clinic. The stages of this process are:

  • A small amount of blood is taken from the person.
  • The blood taken is placed in a special tube.
  • The tube is placed in the centrifuge device.
  • The device separates the components of the blood by spinning rapidly.
  • The platelet-rich plasma portion is separated.
  • The skin area to be treated is cleaned.
  • A topical anesthetic cream is applied to the area.
  • The prepared PRP is injected into the skin with very fine needles.

All of these steps are carried out carefully under sterile conditions. Thanks especially to the anesthetic cream, the discomfort felt during the procedure is minimal. The injections are made focusing especially on the areas where the spots are dense, so the repairing growth factors are delivered directly to where they are needed. When the procedure is over, no problems other than slight tenderness in the skin are experienced, and the person can easily return to their social life.

What Is the Recovery Process After PRP Like?

The healing process after PRP treatment is quite fast. It is normal for slight pinkness and a barely noticeable bump at the small needle entry points to form in the skin right after the procedure. These effects usually subside considerably within a few hours and are almost completely gone by the next day. However, there are some important points to pay attention to after the procedure in order to maintain the success of the treatment and the health of the skin. The things to avoid during this process are:

  • Strenuous, sweat-inducing exercise for the first 24 hours
  • Very hot environments such as Turkish baths, saunas, and steam rooms
  • Procedures such as body scrubbing or peeling on the treated area
  • Products containing acid or that can irritate the skin
  • Washing the face in the first few hours after the procedure
  • Exposure to direct and unprotected sun

The most important of these precautions is protecting against the sun. Using a high-factor sunscreen during and after the treatment both prevents the existing spots from darkening and protects the skin against the formation of new spots.

The results of PRP emerge over time, depending on the rate at which the skin renews itself. This is not a magic wand; you need to give your skin time for repair. The first effects are usually noticed a few weeks after the treatment, with the skin looking brighter and more vibrant. The noticeable lightening of the spots is seen more clearly as the sessions progress. A treatment course of 3–4 sessions, usually planned 2–3 weeks apart, is ideal for getting the most effective results. After this course is complete, reminder sessions once or twice a year may be recommended to maintain the longevity of the improvement achieved.