PRP & Microneedling

PRP Therapy (Platelet Rich Plasma) For Facial Rejuvenation

What is PRP?

PRP therapy for facial rejuvenation is a treatment that involves withdrawing a patient’s own blood, which is then processed, leaving only platelet-rich-plasma (PRP). Using a micro-needling device the PRP is then applied to the skin.

The platelet-rich-plasma contains healing growth factors, which act like signaling cells, that encourages your tissues to regenerate and multiply.

Different fields of medicine utilize PRP for wound healing, to regrow healthier stronger tissue and to speed up recovery times. It is commonly used to augment healing in sports-related injuries of skeletal muscle, tendons, and ligaments.

It has also been discovered that RPR benefits ageing skin, melasma and scars.

How many treatments are required?

The number of procedures required will be determined by Dr. Podolska based upon your individual procedure goals and the health of your skin.
Typically a minimum of 3 procedures spaced about 4 weeks apart is recommended.
Dr. Podolska will develop a procedure plan specific to your needs and a maintenance plan to help maintain the rejuvenating effects.

Is the PRP for facial rejuvenation treatment time consuming?

No, the whole process can take less than 1 hour. This includes: collection, platelet separation, and the microneedling.

PRP for Facial Rejuvenation:

-Reduces the signs of ageing
-Improves the appearance of acne scars
-Improves skin texture
-Improves skin elasticity
-Improves hyperpigmentation

PRP with Microneedling

(60-75min apt)

Steps
Step 1: Facial cleansing and numbing
Step 2: Blood collection
Step 3: Separation of platelets using a centrifuge
Step 4: PRP is infused into the affected area using Skin Pen (a microneedling device).

Please call clinic for pricing; promo pricing does occur at times during the year.

Microneedling alone

60-75min apt)

Steps
Step 1: Facial cleansing and numbing
Step 2: Microneedling using Skin Pen (a microneedling device).

Please call clinic for pricing; promo pricing does occur at times during the year.

PRP Facial Rejuvenation Before & After

Contraindications:

You should not have PRP treatment done if you have any of the following:

  • An impaired immune system due to: HIV, HPV, any other immunosuppressive disease, or if you are taking immunosuppressive medications (steroids, azathioprine, etc.).
  • Dermatological disease affecting the face (ie: porphyria)
  • Facial or scalp cancers (active or uncured), including SCC, BCC, and melanoma.
  • Systemic cancers (active or uncured)
  • Systemic cancers (active or uncured)
  • Blood disorders, platelet abnormalities
  • Are taking anticoagulants (ie: warfarin, clopidogrel)
  • Are pregnant
  • Are diabetic

F.A.Q

Book a consultation with Dr, Podolska, ND to talk about a proper diagnosis and to create a treatment plan.

Numbing cream is used however, some temporary sensitivity/pain can be expected.

The total healing time depends on each individual patient. Most patients have some slight swelling and redness/pinkness (like a mild sunburn) for 24- 48 hours days.
Some patients may heal completely in 24 hours.

PRP Therapy (Platelet Rich Plasma) For Hair Restoration

What is PRP?

PRP injection therapy for hair loss is a treatment that involves withdrawing a patient’s own blood, processing the blood so that only the enriched cells (platelet-rich plasma) remain and injecting the PRP into the scalp.

Platelets contain healing growth factors. Those growth factors are like signal callers that give instructions to your tissue to regenerate and multiply.

Different fields of medicine utilize PRP for wound healing and to speed up recovery time and regrow healthier, stronger tissue.
It has been discovered that RPR benefits hair thickening and regrowth.

With PRP for hair, your growth factors and stem cells work together to reverse the miniaturization of the hair follicle and jumpstarting dormant hair back into the growth stage.

Hair Restoration Steps

(60min apt)
Step 1: Blood collection
Step 1: Separation of platelets using a centrifuge
Step 3: PRP is injected into the affected area

Please call clinic for pricing; promo pricing does occur at times during the year.

How many treatments are required?

Treatment will vary based on your need. Initially, several treatments, spaced one month apart, may be recommend. After the initial treatment, many doctors suggest maintenance treatments.

Is the PRP for hair restoration process time consuming?

No, the whole process can take less than 1 hour. This includes, collection, platelet separation, and the injections.

PRP for Hair Regrowth:

-Increases blood supply to the follicle
-Increases shaft size (thickness)
-Triggers and maintains the growth phase
-Controls hair growth cycle
-Decreases hair loss

Hair Restoration Edmonton

Contraindications:

You should not have PRP treatment done if you have any of the following conditions:

  • An impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive disease, HIV, HPV, or immunosuppressive medication.
  • Skin conditions and disease including:
    Facial/Scalp cancers, existing or uncured. This includes SCC, BCC and melanoma, systemic cancer, and chemotherapy.
  • Steroid therapy, dermatological disease affecting the face (i.e. Porphyria), communicable diseases, blood disorders and platelet abnormalities, anticoagulation therapy (i.e. Warfarin)
  • Are pregnant
  • Are diabetic

F.A.Q

Book a consultation with Dr, Podolska, ND to talk about a proper diagnosis and to create a treatment plan.

Some temporary sensitivity/pain can be expected.

There is no downtime or a long recovery process. You may take a warm shower the evening of the treatment. It is advised to avoid using any harsh dyes or chemicals on your hair for 48 hours.

The root cause of your baldness will be investigated and addressed at your initial consultation. If the root cause of your baldness is genetic (androgenic alopecia), PRP may not be a cure however, there is evidence that regular treatments can significantly slow down the effects of androgenic alopecia and works to increase hair density.