Platelet Rich Plasma Injections

Aesthetic Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

What are the benefits for using Aesthetic Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?

  • It's from you own blood.
  • A completely natural treatment option for those who like to improve tone and texture of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars.  
  • PRP stimulates and enhances the bodies natural healing response by super concentrating the body’s own healing mechanisms to rejuvenate and restore the skin.
  • Platelets release growth factors, which stimulate tissue repair, cell growth, and collagen production.
  • When platelets are injected into the skin they work to help restore the integrity of the skin such as smooth fine lines and boost collagen production to provide a youthful glow.

What areas can be treated with Aesthetic PRP Injections?

  • Nasal labial folds
  • Marionette lines
  • Tear Troughs
  • Cheeks
  • Lips
  • Chin

How many treatments are recommended?

  • 3-4 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart

When can I expect to see results?

  • Results vary on the individual, but generally start to be observed 3-4 weeks after treatment and continue to improve over time.
  • For the best results, 3 treatments are recommended, about 1-2 months apart.
  • Patients typically report smoother skin texture, improved tone, decreased wrinkles and fine lines, and firmer more youthful appearance.

What is the science behind PRP?

  • Stem cells are found throughout the body, including the skin. The platelet rich plasma contains growth factors that work to activate stems cells that lie dormant in the skin. When activated, the stem cells have the ability to grow new younger looking skin.
  • Platelets naturally aggregate near a site of injury or damaged tissue, as a result they begin releasing different growth factors that stimulate multipotent stems cells to develop into new tissue and blood vessels to repair that tissue. Multipotent cells have the ability to develop into whatever cell type is required to repair the injury. By initiating growth of new tissue in planned areas of the face, in the absence of actual injury, a more natural, youthful, and glowy appearance can be created.

What is the PRP Facelift?

  •  A non-surgical procedure where Dr. Smoot injects PRP (from the patients own blood) into various areas of the patient’s face to help treat wrinkles, acne scars, and give the patient a more rejuvenated appearance.
  • PRP Facelift typically includes naturally occurring hyaluronic acid filler injection with PRP layered on top. The hyaluronic acids provides a foundation for the platelet rich plasma to bind to enhance the healing effects.

How much does the PRP injections cost?

  • $500-600/treatment