Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), also known as the “vampire facial”, seems to be the buzzword on the boulevard of dreams right now.
PRP is now available in South Africa, thanks to Aesthetic Doctor Nicole Kanaris, who has her finger on the pulse when it comes to cutting-edge treatments and technology.
“PRP therapy involves injecting a person’s own platelets and fibrin for treatment of ageing effects into the face, hands, and neck. It is used in areas that have lost elasticity. PRP is less invasive than a surgical procedure and can be performed in 20 to 30 minutes. Although PRP has recently become all the rage in the word of aesthetics, it has been used for many years by athletes for healing injuries and damage caused in muscles and tendons,” said Dr Kanaris.
Rich in growth factors, PRP is able to repair the body and skin, as well as visibly reverse the signs of ageing. By extracting blood and separating the plasma, the platelet concentration is four times the normal level, and used in a concentrated area, will activate growth, accelerate tissue repair and improve growth and healing.
Dr Kanaris said when PRP is injected into the skin, the injection entry point causes a small wound, which activates the platelet rich plasma and it encourages the body to use its own growth factors to heal and repair.
PRP patients can anticipate a youthful radiance and glow, post-treatment, with mild bruising, redness or spotting in some patients.
“To increase the impact and effectiveness of the results, a treatment every month for three months will give optimum results, which can last up to 18 months. Perfect for patients with any scarring, or those who are looking for an alternative to the synthetics of botox and fillers, this “natural” anti-ageing treatment is effective in treating fine line, wrinkles and an overall improvement of the skin’s appearance and elasticity. Youthful radiance is within reach, and uses your body’s own natural properties to restore youth and combat the harmful effects of ageing,” said Dr Kanaris.
PRP therapy is also used for successful hair restoration, to stimulate dormant hair follicles and increase hair growth, by injecting PRP into the scalp. The growth factors in the blood cells stimulate repair and growth, and within six weeks, results can be seen, with optimum results in three months, after four sessions.
For more information, contact Dr Kanaris on 011 524-0991.
Alternatively, send an email to drnkanaris@gmail.com or visit www.medaesthetique.co.za for more information.
