Platelet-rich plasma or "Vampire lift

What is PRP treatment?

Discover the magic treatment for skin: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)! Our blood is made up of three main cell types: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, which are abundant in plasma. For facial PRP, it's the platelets we're most interested in. Plasma contains essential nutrients for the skin, such as vitamins, hormones, minerals and proteins. Platelets, on the other hand, contain several growth factors that stimulate stem cells where PRP is injected. PRP facials have been used for over twenty years to treat osteoarthritis, tendonitis and ligament rupture. Today, its rejuvenating properties are increasingly used in anti-aging medicine, notably in "Vampire" facial treatments.

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When to consider PRP treatment for the face

Prevent skin aging or "Vampire Lift":

Facial PRP preserves the skin's natural hydration and protects it from all external aggressions (tobacco, pollution, etc.). Ideal from the age of 25 for an immediate radiance effect and to delay the appearance of the first wrinkles. This treatment was popularized worldwide under the name "Vampire Lift" by Kim Kardashian.

Giving a helping hand:

Growth factors contained in platelet-rich plasma stimulate local microcirculation and collagen production. Skin becomes softer, more toned, as if rejuvenated. The complexion is rosier and more vibrant. It's a radiant, healthy glow when the face is treated with micro-injections of platelet extracts.

Wrinkles

From your forties onwards, wrinkles are well established and the skin on your face and décolleté starts to wrinkle, especially if you've been overdoing it in the sun. PRP injections will boost collagen production. Once under the skin, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) takes on a gelatinous consistency. A fibrin framework is created, which will be colonized by the surrounding cells. In this way, PRP recreates living tissue where it is injected.

Dark circles

This is certainly a flagship indication. The injected product has the color of plasma (light yellow) and a very fluid consistency. The result is regularly spectacular and natural: dark circles are lightened and appear less marked.

Scars

A PRP injection treatment promotes collagen synthesis, repairs scars and fills in depressions caused by acne. Skin regains its elasticity, thickness and resistance. PRP injections also accelerate healing and reduce local inflammation in the skin.

Capillary stimulation

Injections of PRP into the scalp stimulate the bulb cells at the base of the hair, as well as the surrounding microcirculation. Your hair's vitality, color and shine are enhanced, hair loss is slowed after the 2nd session, and regrowth can be observed after a minimum of 2 to 3 months. Injecting PRP into the scalp slows hair loss while stimulating regrowth.

This technique can be used to treat

• Mild to moderate alopecia
• Thinning or partially balding hair
• To stimulate hair regrowth following pregnancy
• Before or after a hair transplant to boost the action of the transplant.

If there is a complete absence of hair in one or more areas, this treatment is not envisaged. No stimulation is possible on an absent hair.

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How does our medical aesthetics clinic do it?

The procedure begins with a simple blood sample taken from the arm. It is not necessary to be fasting. The blood sample is then centrifuged for 5 minutes to obtain a plasma product containing a high concentration of platelets.
The treatment is performed with or without local anesthesia. The area to be treated is first disinfected, then the professional injects the PRP preparation (several milliliters of concentrate) using a fine needle. The depth and rate of distribution of the product are adapted according to the expected result and the patient. Several injection sites are required at each session to treat the entire affected area.

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Benefits of PRP treatment

PRP is a recent and innovative method offering numerous advantages in terms of regenerative and preventive medicine. The beauty of the method lies in the fact that it is natural. There is no foreign product, and therefore no risk of reaction. And there are very few side-effects associated with the technique.
The regular, reasoned use of PRP is fully in line with a low-risk, preventive anti-aging approach. PRP also represents an effective alternative for patients who are potentially refractory to more conventional aesthetic therapies (Botox, hyaluronic acid, etc.).

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Advice from our medical aesthetics clinic:

BEFORE: You should avoid taking any bleeding-inducing medication the week before PRP treatment.
You can be treated on tanned or untanned skin.
DURING: A session generally lasts 45 minutes. PRP treatment can be uncomfortable, even a little painful, so a local anaesthetic may be offered.
AFTER: You can resume your normal activities as soon as the treatment is over.
FOLLOW-UP: After the treatments, you may experience some slight redness or bruising.
A small amount of swelling may also appear after the injections, lasting a few days.

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The results you can expect from our medical aesthetics clinic:

The results are progressive:

PRP for skin :

Immediately after the session, a clear improvement in skin radiance and tone is already visible. After one month, the skin becomes suppler, softer and less wrinkled. The complexion becomes fresher and benefits from a radiance boost.
The frequency and number of injections required depend on the indication. For aesthetic indications, 3 sessions are generally recommended, with an interval of 3 to 4 weeks. An annual maintenance treatment is then required to maintain the benefits of the therapy.

PRP in the scalp :

There is a significant improvement in hair texture and density after the first session. A clear reduction in hair loss and regrowth of dormant follicles under the skin after the second and third sessions.
For hair problems, 3 to 5 sessions are generally recommended, with an interval of 3 to 4 weeks. A maintenance treatment is required every 6 months to maintain results.
Expected results may vary according to the individual.

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