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Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Basics
WHAT ARE PLATELETS AND WHAT IS PLASMA?
WHAT IS PRP?
PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, a natural treatment made from your own blood. It is a concentrated blend of platelets, plasma, and growth factors that boost your body’s ability to heal, repair, and rejuvenate tissue naturally – all by harnessing your own biology.
HOW DOES PRP WORK?
Transported via plasma, platelet cells circulate throughout your body to help repair damaged blood vessels, regenerate new tissue and stop bleeding. With platelet-rich plasma, more platelets are being distributed, releasing higher levels of nutrients and protein growth factors to the areas that need them.
WHAT ARE PLATELETS?
Platelets are tiny cells in your blood, best known for helping to form clots when you’re injured. But they’re more than that! Platelets are also packed with powerful molecules that support the body’s natural ability to heal and regenerate tissue.
WHY ARE PLATELETS USED IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE?
Platelets contain essential substances that play a key role in tissue repair and regeneration:
Growth Factors: Stimulate cell growth, tissue repair, and collagen production. Examples include platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ẞ).
Cytokines: Signal your body to send healing cells to injured areas.
Adhesive Proteins: Create a scaffolding for tissue regeneration.
Together, these components work to kick-start the healing process by stimulating cell renewal, reducing inflammation, and restoring damaged tissues.
WHAT DO PLATELETS DO IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE?
When concentrated in PRP, platelets act like a healing and regeneration powerhouse:
Stimulate Tissue Repair: Growth factors attract new cells and accelerate healing.
Boost Collagen Production: Collagen is essential for skin elasticity, strength, and tissue repair. PRP encourages your body to produce more.
Reduce Inflammation: Cytokines help calm inflammation, creating an optimal environment for healing.
Improve Circulation: Help form new blood vessels to nourish damaged areas.
ARE PRP TREATMENTS SAFE?
Yes, PRP is very safe because it uses your own blood, drawn from your own body and used exclusively for your benefit. This eliminates the risk of allergies, rejection, or infections. Additionally, PRP is minimally processed, ensuring the treatment remains as natural as possible.
Here’s how it works:
A small sample of your blood is collected.
The sample is processed in a specialized centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma.
The PRP is prepared and reintroduced into the target area to enhance healing and regeneration.
Since PRP uses your own blood, the risk of complications is extremely low, and most patients experience minimal downtime after treatment.
ILLUMINATE REGENERATION WITH PRP
Illuminate PRP focuses on helping your body heal itself. By using your own platelets, PRP unlocks regenerative properties that allow you to recover faster and feel rejuvenated naturally.
Ask your provider about how Illuminate PRP may support your treatment goals.