Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

At Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness in Haymarket, Virginia the team uses PRP helps ease the appearance of lines and wrinkles, boosts hair growth, and improves your complexion’s natural resilience and glow. Call today to schedule an appointment, or use the online tool to book and find out how PRP can help you.

WHAT IS PRP ?

PRP, or Platelet rich plasma, is a treatment that uses the platelets found in your own blood to naturally stimulate growth factors, including elastin that makes skin look more youthful and “tight.” During your appointment, the provider will take a small amount of your blood and spin it in a centrifuge to separate the elements. As it spins, blood plasma bonds with other reparative factors to create PRP. Then, this solution is re-administered into the desired region. This stimulates the development of new collagen. PRP is one of the most natural solutions to promote healthy skin, effectively and safely.

MICRONEEDLING (AKA MORPHEUS TREATMENT) WITH PRP

Microneedling is an advanced skin care treatment that utilizes the restorative benefits of your own cells through the body’s natural healing process. During treatment, a special device is used on the skin. This device contains tiny microneedles on the tip. These microneedles create tiny micro-wounds in the dermis layer of the skin. These tiny punctures trigger the body’s natural healing process. Consequently, collagen production is boosted, and the skin is renewed and restored.

When combining PRP with microneedling, microneedling is done first. This creates channels in the skin and begins the rejuvenation process. Then, the PRP blood is either topically applied, or injected into the treatment area. This allows for more effective absorption and enhances the results. The combination of PRP with a Morpheus Face microneedling treatment can produce fantastic results.

What are the benefits of PRP microneedling? 

There are several benefits of combining microneedling and PRP. Some of these include:

• Reduced appearance of scars and skin imperfections
• Reduced appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and aging
• Diminished appearance of damaged dull skin
• Naturally rehydrates the skin
• Revives the neck, face, and chest

How often do you get PRP?

For the best possible results, it is recommended to get PRP treatments for at least 3 months in a row. You should begin to see results after the first treatment and these results continue to improve over time.

What is the difference between PRP and Botox? 

Botox is a toxin that inhibits the nerves that cause wrinkles on your face- botox injections are great for preventing and eliminating fines lines and wrinkles. PRP on the other hand is more for overall skin health- helping your cells to produce collagen, elastin and other proteins that are found in abundance in younger skin but that are lacking in older skin.

If you’re seeking a PRP facial in a med spa in Haymarket, please contact Thrive Medical Spa and Wellness Clinic.