Platelat-rich plasma (PRP)

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Blood plasma is the liquid part of the blood that is enriched with blood platelets (thrombocytes). The enrichment takes place with platelets from the patient's own blood. The processing of the blood is subject to the Transfusion Act. The PRP is rich in growth factors and thus leads to cell activation and renewal.

Similar to autologous blood therapy, some blood is taken from the vein and processed outside the body using plasmapheresis. It is then injected into the area to be treated.

Indications: Aesthetic medicine: skin rejuvenation with regeneration of the skin structure (vampire lifting), firming of the subcutaneous tissue, also for accelerated wound healing and scar treatment, osteoarthritis, epicondylitis, bursitis, compression neuropathy, supplement to rotator cuff repair. Plantar fasciitis, muscle injuries and osteochondral lesions, fracture treatment, osteoarthritis, Achilles tendinopathy and hair loss.

Side effects may include slight swelling and bruising at the injection site

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