What to expect from microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

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Disha Jaggi

Dr. Disha's & Garima's best skin and hair clinic, India

: J Plast Surg Cosmetol

Abstract

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Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that’s primarily used to minimize the signs of ageing. During a standard session, a medical professional uses a special roller or device with needles to prick the skin and stimulate new collagen production. Because of this, micro needling is also known as collagen induction therapy. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can be added to the session for an additional cost. Microneedling with PRP is said to create more tightness in the skin and speed the healing process along. What is this procedure used for? Traditional microneedling is used to treat everything from age spots and wrinkles to scarring and other forms of hyperpigmentation. PRP may boost these effects and help you achieve your desired results faster. Although microneedling can be used to treat scars and stretch marks on other areas of the body, PRP is designed for the face and neck only. You may have seen online photos of a celebrity or influencer’s face covered with blood after this procedure. This is where the nickname “vampire facial” comes from. However, these pictures show an older method of applying whole blood to the skin while microneedling. With recent advances in treatment, only the PRP from the blood is applied to the face. The result is a milder pinkness or redness on the face. You may be considered a good candidate for this procedure if you’re in sound health and looking to treat minor signs of aging. What to expect during your appointment Microneedling with PRP is a quick process compared to other cosmetic procedures. Before Arrive at your provider’s office at least ten minutes before your appointment. This will give you time to finish up any last-minute paperwork or payments. When you’re ready, your nurse or doctor may give you a gown to change into. After cleansing your skin, your doctor will apply a topical anesthetic. This will need to set for at least 30 minutes before microneedling begins. During The actual procedure involves two steps. The microneedling portion lasts about 30 minutes. During this time your doctor will apply a professional-grade derma roller or FDA-approved device to your face and move it in sweeping or circular motions. A syringe of blood will be drawn, usually from your arm, while your face is numbing. The blood is then put into a centrifuge, which separates the PRP from the blood. The PRP solution is then massaged into the treatment area, either during or after microneedling. The microneedling treatment opens channels into your skin, allowing for good penetration of the PRP. In the past, PRP has been injected into the skin, but it’s becoming more of a common practice to use it along with microneedling. After Once the procedure is finished, your doctor will apply a serum or balm to help soothe any redness and irritation. They may also use a portion of the blood drawn known as platelet-poor plasma. You may also have the option to put on makeup to camouflage any temporary side effects. Recent publications: 1. Peter Everts - PRP: New Performance Understanding and Therapeutic Considerations in 2020. 2. James R, Chatri, Subramanian v et al 2016 efficacy of activated 3x platelet-rich plasma. 11:191-199 3. Gawdat H , Tawdy A, Hegazy R et al 2017 autologous platelet-rich plasma versus readymade growth factors in skin rejuvenation. J Cosmet Dermatol 16:258:264 4. Shin M, Lee J, Lee S et al, 2012 platelet rich plasma combined with fractional laser therapy for skin rejuvenation. Dermatol Surg. 38:623-630 5. W.H Merchan, L. A. Gomez, M E Chasoy platelet-rich plasma a powerful tool in dermatology, the journey of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. 13:5,892-901.

Biography

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Disha Jaggi Cairae is an Aesthetic physician & a hair transplant surgeon. She has been a pioneer of hair transplants and medical aesthetics in Lucknow She has done her Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine, Fellowship in Clinical Cosmetology, along with Certification in Hair transplants. Having done her msc in skin ageing and aesthetic medicine from Manchester University, London. She has worked for celebrity clinics and also has her own venture. She is one of the leading aestheticians in keeping up with the rapid scientific advancements in the field of Medical Cosmetology. The result of her work speaks for itself making her one of the top medical aestheticians of Lucknow. She has been working with brands like VLCC, Enhance clinics (celebrity chain of hair transplant clinic), Iosis etc for 10 years plus. Also, she has had her own chain of clinics known as "Dr Disha's Hair & skin aesthetic clinic " since 2012. Dr Disha was invited as a guest speaker to Athens, Greece for the 14th World Conference on Cosmetic Dermatology & Skin Allergies in November 2018. Recently she has been invited by the 3rd European Conference on Plastic & Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery to Budapest, Hungary. Also to keep herself updated she keeps attending various National & International Conferences like International Masters Course on Aging Skin (Bali 2015), and Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network GAIN-MERITA,(Dubai 2018) to name a few.