In recent years, plasma therapy (also known as PRP therapy or plasma lifting) has been gaining popularity in cosmetology and dermatology. It is often advertised as “natural rejuvenation” or “aesthetic therapy without chemistry”. But before drawing conclusions, it is worth understanding what exactly is behind this procedure, what effect it has on the body and whether it should really be counted on as an effective method of treatment or rejuvenation.
How does plasma therapy work?
The essence of the — method is to inject the patient's own platelet-rich blood plasma (PRP — platelet-rich plasma) into the skin or subcutaneous tissues. Platelets contain growth factors that stimulate healing, tissue regeneration and improved microcirculation.
The procedure takes place in several stages:
venous blood sampling;
separation of plasma with high platelet concentration by centrifuge;
injecting the resulting PRP into defined areas.
Where is it used?
In clinical practice, plasma therapy is used in two main directions:
Cosmetology: to improve the condition of the skin, reduce the manifestations of a tired face, stimulate hair growth in alopecia, work with small wrinkles and post-acne.
Medicine: as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis, chronic tendopathies, postoperative tissue healing (especially in orthopedics and sports medicine).
And what about evidence?
In the field orthopedics and sports medicine there is moderate evidence of the effectiveness of PRP, especially in painful joints or in the case of certain soft tissue injuries. There, this method can really relieve symptoms for several months.IN cosmetologywhere PRP is often touted as rejuvenating therapy, there is limited scientific evidence for the effectiveness of — today. Results are usually individual, often subjective, and comparisons with other procedures (such as laser therapy or botulinum therapy) show approximately equal or lower efficacy.However, it is important that plasma therapy:
uses its own biological materials;
has minimal risk of allergies;
almost does not require recovery after the procedure.
As an epilogue
Plasma therapy — is a method that has potential, especially in areas where natural tissue repair is concerned. In cosmetology, it can be part of comprehensive skin care, but you should not expect it to have a “effect of plastic surgery”. As with any — procedure, it is important that it is performed by a qualified professional, under sterile conditions and with realistic expectations.
If you are interested in such a — procedure, you should always discuss all «for» and «against» with your doctor or cosmetologist to choose an approach that will suit your needs.
