WEDNESDAY, 11 APRIL 2018 / PUBLISHED IN BLOG

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has a proven record for healing soft tissues and other living tissues. But can it actually heal bones? This could mean PRP, when applied to an affected area such as an elbow joint, knee, or backbone area, heals everything within its reach, including bones. Is that really why PRP works? Let’s examine.

Platelet-Rich Plasma for Bone Healing

Bones are not just lifeless matter attached to living tissues. They are as much living as the tissues themselves and are constantly changing. Old bone cells are broken down and replaced with new ones in a three-part process called bone remodeling. This involves resorption (digestion of old bone cells), reversal (birthing of new cells), and formation (new cells turn into fully formed bones).

This process, like other biological processes in the body, requires hormones and growth factors. Some of these include parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcitriol, insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), prostaglandins, tumor growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP), and cytokines. For this discussion, we need to remember only one thing: a large number of cytokines and growth factors are involved in the bone remodeling process. This means we can accelerate the bone remodeling process by supplying these cytokines and growth factors as suggested by various studies.

Why Platelet-Rich Plasma?

Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), being completely “whole and natural,” can more closely simulate a highly efficient in-vivo situation than anything else made up of artificial recombinant proteins. In PRP, we take advantage of the biological benefits of growth factors whose functions we know as well as those we do not know yet. From the 15+ factors we know are in PRP, including platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), platelet factor 4 (PF4), interleukin 1 (IL-1), platelet-derived angiogenesis factor (PDAF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), platelet-derived endothelial growth factor (PDEGF), epithelial cell growth factor (ECGF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF), osteocalcin (Oc), osteonectin (On), fibrinogen (Fg), vitronectin (Vn), fibronectin (Fn), and thrombospontin-1 (TSP-1), we’re supplying a “holistic” set of nutrients for healing that cannot be mimicked by those obtained artificially.

PRP: Organic Fertilizers for the Body

The difference with PRP is akin to adding chemical fertilizers versus organic fertilizers to plants. Chemical fertilizers are rich in essential nutrients that we know are needed for crops. On the other hand, organic fertilizers supply nutrients not only to the plants but also to the soil, improving the soil structure and tilth, water-holding capacity, reducing erosion, and promoting slow and consistent release of nutrients to the plants. Clearly, organic fertilizers are better, aren’t they?

Platelet-Rich Plasma is like organic fertilizers for our body.

Bonus: Strong Antimicrobial Properties

PRP’s healing function also has synergistic antimicrobial properties. A new study confirms that using Platelet-Rich Plasma in surgeries may have the potential to prevent infection and reduce the need for costly post-operative treatments. That’s a nice bonus for the organic fertilizer of our bodies. Perhaps there are more benefits to discover.

Conclusion

The scope of Platelet-Rich Plasma is growing as the scientific community continues to unearth its inherent properties. PRP is an unignorable and unavoidable component of healing.

THURSDAY, 15 MARCH 2018 / PUBLISHED IN BLOG

Thousands of skincare centers across the nation provide at least one kind of PRP treatment. However, most do not go any further than micro-needling with a topical solution. This is mainly because it is far simpler than all other methods, and it is incredibly popular. However, it would make more sense for many practices that have invested in equipment to add PRP injections as well.

PRP Is Growing Substantially

Regardless of what is being treated, the protocol for obtaining PRP is the same: draw the blood, place it in the centrifuge, and then extract the PRP from the rest of the material. This simplicity, combined with PRP’s vast usability, can create significant and mind-blowing advances in modern medicine.

This includes skincare, as the PRP obtained from patients can be used in a plethora of ways. Here are a couple of examples of what can be performed by dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide.

Skin Augmentation

Adding a topical solution of PRP combined with microneedling can help regenerate dying skin cells and make the skin feel soft. Although this will probably work for most clients, many might want more. For instance, if you want to plump up the face, injecting PRP into the dermis can provide both beauty and a healing process.

If you want to create volume, you will need a filler. One way to do this is by using a Platelet-Poor Plasma filler (PPP), often left over from the PRP process. You can also use Hyaluronic Acid. A combination of these with PRP has been known to provide wonderful results, with some clinicians boasting a 100% success rate.

Vitiligo Correction

Many companies spend millions of dollars to find out how to turn defective cells healthy again, often looking into DNA technology. However, simply utilizing PRP may provide the same results. Some studies have shown that adding CO2 laser therapy for correcting vitiligo to a PRP treatment can increase its effectiveness by four times. This can also be beneficial in other areas, such as correcting wrinkles and even acne scars. So combining PRP treatments with conventional therapies can boost the effects tremendously.

If PRP can help boost the effects of lasers, it may also boost the effects of other skin therapies. This is a great opportunity to continue the work you do, but this time more effectively due to a simple method. Hundreds of skincare facilities are already providing this for their clients.

Hair Rejuvenation

Mesotherapy is a common treatment that utilizes microinjections to deliver medication throughout the skin’s surface. This procedure has provided great quality results by adding peptides and vitamins to the mix. However, one of the best ways to incorporate this into your practice is by using PRP therapy.

Mesotherapy can also be used to provide an even amount of PRP all over the body, including the face, neck, hands, etc. This helps to rejuvenate the skin and reduce wrinkles, discoloration, and stretch marks. However, it works best for hair loss treatments. In fact, adding PRP to mesotherapy has exceeded the industry’s expectations.

This is why PRP therapy is something every skincare clinic should offer. Since hair loss affects both men and women, it is important to make your treatments as effective as possible. Your patients will benefit from it, and satisfaction will rise. Is there any other reason to put it off?

“But I Never Heard Of Them!”

Some of these treatments and combinations are incredibly new, so new that many might not have heard of them before. This is why signing up to use them as soon as possible is vital. This way, you can be a step ahead of the competition when it comes to providing great services.

The demand for PRP is only growing over time, and the sooner you can get on board, the better off your practice will be. If you are interested in learning more about PRP therapy or checking out our line of PRP equipment, visit the Adimarket website.

PRP provides more effective treatments in less time, for less money, and with more satisfaction. Many practices have put their trust in this treatment and have been reaping the long-term benefits. PRP is here to stay. Are you ready to seize the potential of this great medical revolution.