PRP Therapy: Comprehensive Approach to Preparation and Treatment
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): A Revolution in Healthcare
Regenerative medicine is a type of medicine aimed at replacing or rebuilding damaged tissues. Some cells in our body have the ability to effectively regenerate tissues that are normally impossible to repair.
The therapeutic potential of PRP is based on its versatility, effectiveness, and biosafety: its use promotes a tissue repair and regeneration process as natural as possible.
Platelet-Rich Plasma is an autologous substance obtained by centrifugation of the patient's own blood, which is then later applied.
This preparation requires great precision: the goal of the method is to achieve the maximum platelet concentration while preserving the vitality of the elements.
Discover or rediscover all our PRP products, including our Microlyzer SVF Kit, our complete PRP Kit, and our 2 PRP PROF tubes (with anticoagulant).
Platelet-Rich Plasma is primarily used in the field of regenerative and plastic surgery, but in clinical practice, many other applications have shown promise: in dentistry, orthopedics, as well as aesthetics.
You can find our publications on PRP in our "Scientific Articles" and "All about PRP" sections.
We delve deeper into the effectiveness of this treatment in various medical cases (osteoarthritis, hair loss, retinal problems, intra-ovarian sufficiency, etc.).
Three-Step Preparation: The Foundations of PRP
The entire process of obtaining Platelet-Rich Plasma must also comply with the safety requirements imposed by legislation.
Therefore, at the end of the extraction and separation process, quality controls and appropriate microbiological examinations are conducted on a small sample of the obtained PRP.
Tubes containing the concentrate are stored in cold chambers suitable for their use during the scheduled treatment sessions.
Factors that can influence the effectiveness of PRP treatment include:
The area of the body being treated.
The patient's overall health condition.
Whether the injury is acute (e.g., sports injuries) or chronic (if the injury develops over time).
Preparation Phases:
Collection : A small amount of blood is collected from the patient.
Centrifugation : The sample is placed in a centrifuge with characteristics suitable for obtaining Platelet-Rich Plasma.
At the end of this operation, three layers are observed:
- PPP: Platelet-Poor Plasma
- PRP: Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Red Blood Cells
Separation : The platelet-poor plasma is aspirated and discarded from the tube. The platelet-rich plasma is isolated and combined with a platelet activator before being administered for use in the corresponding treatment.
Platelet Therapy: Accelerator of Healing and Regeneration
Platelets release numerous platelet-derived growth factors capable of acting on tissue healing, modulating inflammation, and stimulating the formation of new blood vessels.
It is therefore possible to harness this natural function of growth factors to treat orthopedic degenerative diseases, cartilage or tendon injuries (see article: Platelet-Rich Plasma, a formidable ally of the knee).
PRP is composed of 95% platelets and is injected into the site to be treated to stimulate tissue repair and reduce inflammation.
Growth factors must be injected into a highly vascularized tissue, where they can spread to perform their role of signaling and modulating cells involved in healing.
This method is used in aesthetic medicine, for example, to relieve the signs of aging by stimulating skin regeneration, which gradually diminishes with age.
Indeed, over the years, our skin loses its firmness and radiance: growth factors are capable of stimulating collagen production, improving vascularization, thus preventing and delaying the aging process.
The treatment is therefore indicated for the prevention and care of skin aging as well as tissue damage caused by photoaging.
Note that PRP therapy is applicable for various needs and fields, such as orthopedics, dermatology, aesthetics, sports medicine, and dentistry.
Share this content