Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty #73

feature skin
After two months
of microdermabrasion and
Regen PRP, some of my
patients no longer wish to
have a facelift
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Platelet Rich Plasma is used to describe blood plasma with a higher concentration of platelets
than the patient’s baseline. Platelets are components of blood that are integral in blood clotting
and tissue repair. These concentrated platelets contain special proteins that are not only pivotal
in the repair and regeneration of tissues but also in initiating new blood vessel formation and
connective tissue repair. This stimulates new collagen and hyaluronic acid production, improving
skin health and creating a more vibrant appearance.
For skin rejuvenation, Dr Attalla says, ‘The ideal Regen PRP candidate is middle-aged with
mild to moderate degree of skin ageing or sun damaged skin.’
Treatment typically lasts about 40 minutes and involves taking two small tubes of blood from
the patient. The blood is fi rst centrifuged to concentrate and separate the plasma and cells.
The concentrated plasma is then injected into the target area in small amounts using a very thin
needle, so the process involves minimal discomfort. Numbing cream can also be used to make
the procedure as comfortable as possible.
RegenLab’s gentle harvesting ensures viable dense platelets are captured that, in turn,
release abundant growth factors in an orchestrated manner.
There may be some swelling and bruising at the injection points after the procedure, however
this generally subsides overnight.
Results are gradual, taking about two to three months for full eff ects to become clearly visible,
however, improvement in skin texture, tone and hydration is usually visible within a few weeks.
‘Results usually last for two years and patients will typically come back for a top-up treatment in
a year’s time to maintain the results,’ says Dr Attalla.
THE BENEFITS OF REGEN PRP
Regen PRP therapy is achieving great things in aesthetic medicine, most notably a younger
looking and more luminous complexion. It provides gradual, natural-looking results for patients
who want the complete package.
Regen PRP treatments work on all three layers of the skin – the epidermal, dermal and
subdermal layers – so skin appears fresh and more youthful looking with improved quality
and texture.
According to Dr Attalla, ‘Regen platelets have a higher content of growth factors than other
products. I have been achieving excellent results when I use PRP before fat/stem cells transplant
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