Platelet rich plasma

Platelet-rich plasma is a fraction of plasma obtained from autologous blood (from the same patient), which receives a centrifugation treatment to obtain a platelet concentration between three and five times higher than the basal level.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is one of the most promising regenerative medicine treatments, recognized for its use in aesthetic medicine, traumatology and orthopedics, dermatology, among other specialties where it has demonstrated all its benefits.

At Stem Life Clinic, we have specialists in PRP and regenerative medicine to help you improve your health and quality of life.

What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP)?

Platelet-rich plasma is a fraction of plasma obtained from autologous blood (from the same patient), which receives a centrifugation treatment to obtain a platelet concentration between three and five times higher than the basal level.

In addition, PRP contains other bioactive molecules with a very important role in healing in the body.

What does PRP treatments consist of?

Blood is drawn from the patient in a similar way to clinical tests. It´s an outpatient process, which doesn´t require hospitalization. The sample obtained is placed in a centrifuge where the blood is mechanically separated, and the specialist will obtain the parts in the concentrations that interest him.

Bioactive molecules promote different functions such as cell regeneration, proliferation, migration, and differentiation. In addition, the proteins contained in PRP promote cell adhesion, tissue growth and subsequent repair.

What is PRP used for?

PRP became popular in aesthetic medicine for applications such as facial rejuvenation. However, it is also used in dermatology for the treatment of alopecia; In maxillofacial and aesthetic surgery, traumatology, and orthopedics, PRP is applied to treat injuries or loss of cartilage and other damaged tissues, in which it promotes regeneration and healing.

Although PRP seems like a novel therapy, the truth is that it has been used since the 1980s in regenerative medicine thanks to the benefits it has shown, as well as its variety of applications.

PRP Benefits

It´s a product of an autologous nature, so it is safe, which does not carry any risk for the patient.

It´s a promising treatment for different conditions with a high probability of success in tissue regeneration.

In addition to promoting regeneration and healing, PRP stimulates the production of collagen and the formation of connective tissue, which further expands its field of applications.

It is an outpatient treatment, which doesn´t cause pain nor requires hospitalization.

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