PRP

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment is applied by separating blood taken from the person through special processes and injecting the platelet-rich plasma under the skin. By supporting cell renewal, this method provides rejuvenation and repair in the skin.

Skin rejuvenation with PRP is effective in reducing signs of aging such as wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and skin tone unevenness. After the treatment, the skin gains a brighter, firmer, and healthier appearance; natural collagen production is triggered.

PRP treatment can be safely applied in areas such as the face, neck, décolletage, and hands. Since the person’s own blood is used entirely, there is no risk of allergy and the healing process is fast. The treatment is usually performed in courses of 3–4 sessions.

After the procedure, slight redness or bruising may occur in the skin, but it resolves in a short time. Protecting against the sun after PRP and preserving skin health with moisturizing support make the effect of the treatment long-lasting.

What Is PRP?

You can think of PRP treatment as your body using its own “first-aid kit” to repair and rejuvenate your skin. The secret of this method lies in the miraculous cells circulating in our blood called platelets. The main task of platelets is to stop bleeding when we are injured somewhere and to immediately start the healing process. They do this by releasing dozens of different “growth factors” they contain into the area. These growth factors are signal molecules that give tissues the command “go ahead and renew and repair yourselves.”

In PRP treatment, we use this natural and powerful repair mechanism to our skin’s advantage. By taking a small amount of the person’s own blood and putting it through special processes, we make the platelets — and therefore the growth factors — many times more concentrated than normal. When this valuable and rich plasma is delivered to the areas where we want the skin to renew, a kind of rejuvenation mobilization is essentially started beneath the skin. Receiving this intense stimulus, the skin increases the production of the basic proteins that provide its firmness and elasticity, such as collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin gains a brighter, more vibrant, and more rested appearance, the skin tone is evened out, and the appearance of fine lines and pores is eased. The treatment being prepared entirely from the person’s own blood is its most important advantage, almost completely eliminating the risk of allergy or side effects.

How Is PRP Performed?

The PRP treatment is a very comfortable and safe process performed in a clinical setting. The entire procedure takes about 30–45 minutes from start to finish and consists of a few simple stages. It all begins with a small amount of blood being drawn from your arm, just like having a blood test. This blood is transferred into sterile tubes containing special separators.

The next step is the “magic” part of the procedure. The blood-filled tubes are placed in a device called a centrifuge that spins at very high speed. Thanks to this rapid spinning motion, the components of the blood — that is, red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma — are separated into layers according to their weight. At the end of this process, the platelet-rich plasma portion, which is the most valuable for us, is clearly separated from the other layers. This golden-colored healing fluid is carefully drawn into syringes and is now ready for treatment.

Before moving on to the treatment stage, your skin is cleaned with an antiseptic solution and, to ensure the comfort of the procedure, an anesthetic cream is applied and we wait for the area to become numb. Once the skin is sufficiently numb, the prepared PRP is delivered to the areas the skin needs in tiny injections via very fine-tipped needles. This procedure is designed to maximize the skin’s potential to renew itself.

What Is the Recovery Process After PRP Like?

You can return to your daily life right after the PRP procedure. However, paying attention to some points so that your skin responds in the best way to this powerful stimulus directly affects the success of the treatment. Right after the procedure, it is an expected condition to have slight pinkness, small pinpoint bumps, or tenderness in the skin. These effects usually resolve on their own within a few hours.

There are some points to take care of in the first 24–48 hours after the procedure:

• Makeup should not be applied to the skin.
• Activities that cause excessive sweating and heat, such as intense exercise, saunas, and Turkish baths, should be avoided.
• Irritating procedures such as body scrubbing or peeling should not be applied to the area.
• Direct and intense sunlight should be avoided.
• Alcohol consumption should be limited, as it can increase edema.

The effects of PRP do not appear overnight; this is a repair and rebuilding process. From the first week, a healthier radiance and moisture begin to be felt in the skin. The truly visible results — the increase in skin quality, firming, and improvement in fine lines — become pronounced within a few weeks as collagen production increases. For the best results, a treatment course of 3–4 sessions, usually planned 2–4 weeks apart, is recommended. After this process is complete, single-session touch-up treatments can be performed at intervals recommended by your physician (usually after 6 months or 1 year) to maintain the longevity of the improvement achieved. The most important thing to remember is that protecting the skin with high-factor sunscreens during and after the treatment plays a key role in the longevity of the results.

What Affects PRP Prices?

The price of the PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment varies depending on the experience of the specialist performing the procedure, the quality of the device and kits used, and the clinic’s location. The size of the area to be treated, the number of sessions, and the support services provided after the procedure are also among the factors that affect the cost. Sterile working conditions and the quality of the materials used during the procedure can lead to differences in price.