Natural Health Medical Center

"What is platelet rich plasma?
Your blood contains several components, including platelets, which are full of important growth factors, cytokines, stem cells, and natural proteins, and plasma, the liquid component. To obtain platelet rich plasma, the nurse draws your blood and spins it down in a centrifuge to greatly concentrate the quantity of platelets. This treated blood is then reinjected into treatment areas to promote healing.

What are the applications of platelet rich plasma?
PRP is effective in helping to heal damaged joints, such as your knees or ankles, but has applications outside of orthopedics. PRP can be used for face-lifts, which significantly reduce the signs of aging.

What is a vampire face-lift?
A vampire face-lift involves injecting platelet rich plasma derived from your own blood back into your face. The certified RN clinician select very specific locations for these injections to enhance your look by activating multipotent stem cells that are already in your skin. The injections of PRP trick these cells into thinking you have an injury, so they send growth factors and other compounds into overdrive to heal and improve the appearance of your skin."

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