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PRP/PRF Procedure and Steps

PRP at a Glance

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is derived from your own blood.

PRP contains high concentrations of Platelets.

Platelets release Growth Factors which stimulate:

Hair follicles activation, resulting in increased hair growth, thickness and decreased hair loss.

Triggers collagen and elastin production in the skin, which results in tighter, smoother skin, improved skin texture, reduced wrinkles, acne scars and dark spots.

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PRP/PRF Procedure and Steps

PRP procedure begins with drawing blood from your arm, then centrifuging it to separate plasma and platelets from blood cells. After centrifugation, the concentrated PRP (Liquid Gold) contains about 5 times more platelets than the normal circulating blood. Concentrated PRP is then collected in the syringes and injected into the targeted areas.

Procedure takes about 45 min to one hour. There is no downtime. Patients may take a shower the day of the treatment, and can return to normal activities. For optimal results, 3-4 monthly treatment cycles are recommended. No downtime.

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Step 1. Collecting Blood

The blood is drawn into special collection tubes designed for PRP therapy. The amount of blood drawn is about 30 to 60 ml.

Step 2. Separating platelets

The collection tubes placed into the centrifuge where plasma is separated from the red and white blood cells.

After centrifugation, plasma containing rich platelets is separated and located at the top of the tube ("Liquid Gold").

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3. Collecting PRP

After centrifugation the plasma with concentrated platelets, the "Liquid Gold",

is drown into the syringes.

Step 4. Delivering PRP to the patient

Using a small needle, the platelet-rich plasma is injected into the areas that need improvement.

If injected into the scalp PRP stimulates activation of dormant hair follicles, resulting in improved hair growth and density, and reduction of hair loss.

The total length of the PRP hair procedure is 45 minutes – 50 minutes.

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At Spivak Medical Aesthetics we make all procedures comfortable

For patient's comfort we provide prescription-strength topical numbing cream, and if more numbing is needed, injections of lidocaine with a small needle can also be used. We will customize your treatment depending on your level of sensitivity & treatment goals.

Dr. Spivak has been using PRP/PRF in surgical procedures since 2015, successfully improving her patients' healing.

Now she extended the use of PRP/PRF for hair restoration, skin rejuvenation and other regenerative procedures.

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Growth Factors

Platelets Contain the following Growth Factors

1. Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), is involved in fibrin formation, blood vessel growth, and cell regeneration. 2. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), is involved in the formation of new blood vessels. 3. Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 (FGF-2) is also involved in blood vessel formation, as well as the generation of specialized cells that heal and rejuvenate. 4. Transforming Growth-Factor-Beta (TGF-b) is involved in bone metabolism in the body as well as matrix formation between cells. 5. Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) stimulates collagen proliferation and cell growth as well as blood vessel formation. 6. Insulin-Like Growth Factor – (IGF) provides necessary physiological regulation in nearly every cell. Behind the scenes, PRP facilitates very sophisticated responses. On the surface, PRP can provide the results you’ve been seeking.