WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR PRP TREATMENT
We offer PRP (platelet-rich plasma) as a microneedling treatment more popularly known as the vampire facial, a filler (injection treatment) and hair restoration treatments.
For all treatments you will have a vile or two of blood drawn from your arm. The blood will then be spun in a centrifuge and once completed platelet-rich plasma or platelet-rich fibrin will be separated from the blood. You’ll notice that fibrin and plasma are yellowish or gold in colour, not red like your blood.
TREATMENTS
+ VAMPIRE FACIAL
Vampire facials will proceed as a typical microneedling session which takes anywhere from 20-30 minutes, and in which your provider will penetrate platelet-rich plasma just below the surface of the skin via a series of tiny pins or micro abrasions using either a Dp4TM Pen. There may be some minimal bleeding immediately following your treatment due to the tiny pricks. The treatment may require a few days of social downtime as your skin will most likely be red and have tiny red holes or bumps, all of which will heal within 1-3 days of your treatment. You may also have some mild bruising. Once healed you will see a notable improvement in the quality of your skin and these results will only continue to improve in the weeks following your treatment with the most noticeable results occurring after about a month.
+ PRP INJECTIONS
PRP injections will proceed as any other injectable filler treatment. Your injector will inject platelet-rich fibrin expertly to targeted areas just under the surface of your skin. Just like after any injectable filler treatment you may experience some bruising, swelling, redness, and tenderness at the sites of injection, but these symptoms will improve within a few days of your treatment, however some swelling can last for up to two weeks following PRF. The results of your treatment will be immediate and will continue to improve over the weeks following treatment and you will see optimal results within 4 weeks of your treatment. The entire treatment time for either PRP Micro-needling, injetions and hair restoration will take approximately 1 hour, and this is in large part due to the time it takes to extract plasma and fibrin from the blood.
+ HAIR RESTORATION
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair restoration involves a simple injection of your own platelets into the vascular layer of your scalp. 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
PRP PLATELET-RICH PLASMA
If you’re looking for a natural alternative to skin rejuvenation PRP (platelet-rich plasma) has a long history and proven effectiveness of how the healing properties as well as growth factors that are present in our own blood can regenerate and rejuvenate the overall appearance of our skin.
What is PRP (Platelet-rich plasma) ?
PRP is a natural alternative to a dermal filler treatment. Instead of dermal filler we use the plasma and fibrin extracted from an individual’s blood to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the body as well as to promote healthy skin cell turnover.
Plasma and fibrin have a number of rich growth factors that have the capacity to regenerate skin tissue. In fact, PRP has been used effectively for a long time in sports medicine in order to heal sports related muscle and tissue injuries, as well as in the treatment of arthritis, and to help speed up the healing process of small fractures, amongst other uses.
PRP can be used to address fine lines and wrinkles, to add volume to targeted areas, it can be used to treat the area under the eyes, the nasolabial folds, as well as the forehead and jawline. It can also be used to rejuvenate the skin on the hands, neck, and décolleté.
PRP is incredibly effective in improving the overall appearance of your skin, by tightening the skin, smoothing out textural irregularities, and giving it an overall regenerative glow. Hair loss can be an embarrassing issue. Male and female pattern hair loss is a genetic problem that can leave you feeling helpless. Options, like prescription drugs, are often partially effective and carry the potential for unwanted side effects. Surgical hair restoration can be expensive and does not treat the underlying medical problems. Now there is an affordable way for you to regain your hair density back without surgery or harmful side effects.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY PRP/PRF TREATMENT?
We recommend that you drink lots of water before your treatment so that we can easily draw a good amount of blood. We also recommend that you avoid taking any blood thinning medication such as aspirin, and avoid drinking alcohol just to minimize any unnecessary bruising.
HOW LONG DOES PRP LAST?
If you’re getting microneedling with PRP (aka the vampire facial), we typically recommend on average 3 treatments to start. After that, once a year maintenance treatments is all you’ll need to maintain your result.
With PRP as filler you will typically only need one treatment, and results can last anywhere from 12-18 months. Everyone has different needs, so when you come in for your complimentary consultation we will be able to discuss a personalized treatment plan that will give you optimal results.
HOW MUCH DOES PLATELET- RICH PLASMA COST?
The cost of PRP will depend on the area that’s being treated and the type of treatment you are getting.
+ Microneedling with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or the vampire facial
$699 per Series of 3 $1780
+ PRP Injections
$699 per area
+ PRP Hair Restoration
Series of 4: $1999 Maintenance single treatments: $600 Add Fotona Laser Hair Restoration to any single treatment: $195