PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTIONS (PRP)

What are Platelet Rich Plasma Injections (PRP)

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an increased concentration of autologous platelets suspended in a small amount of plasma after centrifuging and used for injection into a wound or skin. It comes from the patient’s own body. Blood is withdrawn from the patient’s arm by syringe. The tubes containing the blood are placed in a centrifuge and spun using a carefully determined protocol. Blood plasma is rich in platelets and is drawn off for therapeutic use. Each platelet is a biochemical store house of regulatory and signalling growth factor molecules that help in recovery and healing of tissue and response to injury. PRP is safer to use than other preparations because it is the patient’s own blood and hence there is no infection risk.

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Why do I need Aviclear?

You can benefit from Aviclear laser if you have mild, moderate or severe inflammatory acne.
How many treatments do I need?

Treatment consists of 3 sessions at monthly intervals.
How long is each appointment?

1 hour.
Is any pre-treatment needed?

I recommend you take a long-acting non-sedating antihistamine such as Loratadine, desloratine or cetirizine on the day of treatment and for at least one week after each treatment as this reduces the post-treatment inflammation and flare. Your regular acne routine can be continued throughout your sessions until the end of your treatments.
What should I expect during treatment? Is it painful? Is any analgesia required?

For all laser treatments, goggles must be worn. Most patients tolerate the treatment well rating the pain around 4 out of 10- we do not use topical anaesthetic. If you are quite sensitive then it would be helpful to take some paracetamol prior. Wet gauzes are placed on your skin to keep it damp throughout the treatment. The Aviclear tip is also cold which cools the skin and protects it during the treatment. You will feel a cold pressure along with the brief warmth of the laser. Your skin will go red transiently but typically this lasts less than an hour.
Is there any downtime?

No. There will be some redness and a small swelling at each injection site, but this will go within an hour or so unless you get a bruise- bruises can last up to 2 weeks.
Is it safe for all skin types?

Yes.
Are there any common side effects / complications that I should know about?

Side effects and complications are minimal.