PRP Filler Injections
Time it takes: 20 minutes
“One of my go-to treatments with amazing and immediate results is a PRP ‘liquid facelift.’ It fills in wrinkles and fine lines under the eyes and is a component of our ‘liquid facelift.’ PRP is completely natural; it harnesses a power of platelets, growth factors and cytokines naturally derived from your own blood. PRP does not contain any animal or synthetic components, so there is virtually no risk of allergic reaction, and the entire process takes about 20 minutes. A small aliquot of patient’s blood is removed and then spun down to concentrate the platelet-rich plasma. The plasma is then introduced to the unwanted lines on the face. This includes areas on the upper face such as the glabella and forehead, areas of the midface such as the periorbital lines, cheeks, nasolabial folds and smile lines. It also includes areas on the lower face such as the border of the lips, the lines from the lips to the chin and areas on the chin. Additionally, it can be used to treat dermal defects such as acne scars and pitting, and to rejuvenate the neck. Patients will see an immediate filling response that will persist for one to three days. However, after that, the plasma areas will be reabsorbed, and the platelet-rich growth factors will remain, causing increased cell growth and collagen production. The filling action will take place over one to two months. Noticeable results appear in about three to four weeks. Current reports indicate that it should last at least one year, and some reports are saying one to two years.” – Eagan, MN, dermatologist Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD
