If you want lustrous, young-looking skin, a PRP treatment could help smooth out your fine wrinkles and lines and give you a flawless finish. At Flores Plastic Surgery in Miami, Florida, we can help you roll back the clock with personalized treatments that will leave you loving your skin. Many people might be familiar with the idea of these treatments in the medical world, but they have cosmetic applications as well and can be a great way to regain your youth.
What Is a PRP Treatment Good for?
These treatments were traditionally used in a medical capacity, treating torn muscles and joints. Still, recently medical professionals discovered that they could also be used for cosmetic purposes, specifically for restoring and rejuvenating the skin. These treatments can also be used for hair growth, making them a beauty powerhouse! We are still learning what miraculous things these treatments can do, but they seem to have amazing healing powers.
PRP treatments use the patients’ own plasma and platelets to create a personalized injection that can quickly restore the skin. Since these treatments are comprised of organic material from individual bodies, there’s little to no risk of an allergic reaction. It’s also specifically formulated to work best with your body composition. We obtain the combination of plasma and platelets by putting your own blood in a centrifuge and separating them from your red blood cells.
Plasma and Platelets
These treatments are combinations of your own plasma and platelets. Plasma refers to the liquid part of your blood and is very protein-rich and powerful. Platelets are also known as thrombocytes and basically, keep our blood from clotting. They are specifically designed to help heal the body and contain important elements from our bone marrow. When combined together in a single treatment, plasma and platelets are a dream team. They can quickly target a specific area and stimulate muscle repair or collagen growth.
What Does This Treatment Do Specifically?
For cosmetic purposes, this treatment targets aging skin and helps heal it. The combination of our body’s own plasma and platelets helps stimulate the production of collagen and give our skin more elasticity. Elasticity is what causes our cheeks to have that youthful bounce. This treatment can address areas of the face that could look more sallow or gaunt as we age.
Additionally, cosmetic PRP treatments can help counterbalance old acne scars or age spots and improve skin texture over time. You can get this treatment done on your face, neck, arms, or other areas of your body that are experiencing the effects of aging. Everyone is different, so simply talk to our expert staff to learn what kind of treatment plan is best for you. We will help you understand the elements of your treatment from start to finish and ensure that you have as positive of an experience as possible.
Is It the Same as a Vampire Facial?
You may have heard these treatments referred to by a different name; the vampire facials. Vampire facials use a combination of your platelets and plasma to create a mixture that is then injected back into your skin to help stimulate collagen, quell the signs of aging, and reduce surface damage. The main difference is that vampire facials are generally just performed on the face and neck, whereas these PRP treatments can be done in many parts of the body.
Additional PRP treatments have medical applications such as muscle and joint restoration.
Minimally Invasive
One of the major reasons why these treatments are so popular is that they are very minimally invasive. Unlike traditional facelifts or other cosmetic treatments, there is very little or no downtime, and most people find these treatments virtually pain-free. Also, they can be done quickly. You don’t need to allocate more than an hour of your time per treatment, meaning that you can almost get them done right on your lunch break.
A very minimal amount of your own blood is extracted and then placed in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and platelets. Then, it is injected right back into your skin. Some patients like to have a topical anesthetic applied before the treatment, but many people find that it’s not even necessary. Talk to our specialists to determine what course of action is best for you. We are on-hand to give you a personalized plan that will maximize both your comfort and the effectiveness of the treatment.
What Are the Benefits of This Treatment?
There are so many benefits to getting a PRP treatment. Cosmetically, these treatments can really help you look and feel a lot younger than you are. In addition to the enhanced self-esteem, most people also benefit from dewy, lovely skin that looks great in make-up or natural.
Enhances Skin
The primary benefit of this treatment is that it enhances your skin. We all want beautiful, lustrous complexions that look good in any light. This treatment can help you get the skin that you crave by smoothing out rough skin texture and minimizing acne scarring.
Thanks to increased collagen production, most people’s skin look bouncier and healthy, a noticeable improvement in texture. If you spent your youth tanning or had a lot of acne in your younger days, this treatment can help you have beautiful, renewed skin.
Minimizes Dark Circles
We like to think of our eyes as windows to the soul. They are generally one of the first things that we see when we look at someone, and we love to have our eyes looking their best. Dark circles can certainly take away from you beautiful baby blues, and as we age, dark circles just seem to get more and more prominent.
Fortunately, this treatment can help minimize dark circles, making our eyes brighter and younger-looking. The secret is the plasma and platelet collagen production. These ingredients prompt new skin to grow, fading dark circles over time and giving you a fresh and young appearance.
Reduces Fine Lines
PRP treatments help to reduce the look of fine lines by stimulating the growth of soft tissue. Soft tissue and collagen plump the skin and fill out wrinkles and fine lines naturally. People get fine lines because, as we age, our skin tends to get a lot less flexible and it’s much harder for it to bounce back to its original shape.
Additionally, collagen loss makes wrinkles and fine lines more pronounced over time. These treatments do double-duty of helping our bodies produce more collagen and soft tissue, stopping fine lines and wrinkles in their tracks and helping to smooth out our existing ones. The result is a smoother, wrinkle-free complexion.
Improves Hair
Your PRP treatment can improve hair health in leaps and bounds. As we age, our hair tends to get thinner and less lustrous. Fortunately, the same combination that does wonders for our skin can also positively enhance our tresses. Beautiful, strong, shiny, and healthy hair can be yours with a few of these treatments.
Remember that hair is simply old cells, so the healthier your cells are, the better your hair will look over the long run. If you’re experiencing premature balding or thin spots on your head, talk to our team about your options. Most people can certainly get their lovely locks back.
Recently Discovered for Cosmetic Purposes
Although these treatments certainly work wonders in the cosmetic world, their original applications were actually in the field of medicine. Since these treatments are so effective at stimulating healing and healthy growth, they were originally approved to help those who needed wound care or muscle injuries.
Many patients say that they work wonders for tendinitis, arthritis, joint problems, or athletic injuries. Recently, these treatments began to be used by the cosmetic industry, and the success has been through the roof. The same healing powers that worked in medical applications could also work cosmetically.
Who Is a Good Candidate for This Treatment?
Although virtually anyone is a good candidate for these types of treatments, there are certain people who generally benefit more from this treatment plan. Since everyone is different, please talk to our staff about what your goals are, and we will let you know if this sort of treatment is appropriate for you.
Our goal is to make sure that all of our clients feel positive about their treatment plans, and we handle each and every person individually and with a customized plan designed to fit their needs.
Your Want Younger-Looking Skin
You are a great candidate for this treatment if you want younger-looking skin. Signs of aging can include old scarring, different colored pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles, or a sallow or hollow complexion. These treatments use your body’s own organic material to create a special injection that was perfectly prepared by your body for you.
You Are Not Pregnant
Talk to us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and we will advise you on what the best course of action is. Although these treatments are as organic as possible, they still might not be advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Since everyone is different, it’s a good idea to discuss your treatment options with us so that we can steer you in a safe and productive direction.
You Have a Certain Lifestyle
If you have anemia or other blood condition, you might not be a good candidate for this treatment. The good news is, there are plenty of others that could do the trick instead, so make sure that you consult with our team about any health concerns that you might have. Smokers tend not to be good candidates either because smoking lowers your platelet count. Similarly, heavy drinkers might have trouble producing stem cells in their bodies, making them less than ideal candidates for these sorts of treatments.
Talk to us about your desired outcome, needs, and lifestyle, and we will work with you to set up a treatment plan that makes sense and helps you achieve your long-term goals.
Find Your Fountain of Youth Today!
The Fountain of Youth is at your fingertips, or more specifically, it’s right inside of your bloodstream. Our bodies are absolutely incredible machines, capable of healing and giving us a way to regain our youth and vitality. These treatments are no longer just for medical applications; the cosmetic community has enthusiastically embraced them as a way to turn back time and get that coveted, youthful glow back again. So many people have discovered youthful beauty and renewed confidence with these treatments. Isn’t it time you gave them a try?
If you’re ready to change your life and look for the better with a PRP treatment, please get in touch. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to give you a personalized consultation and plan. Call Flores Plastic Surgery in Miami, Florida, at 786-409-4135 to rediscover your unique beauty today!
