The Growing Role for Platelet Rich Plasma in Cosmetic Dermatology

    February 2022 in “ Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Lawrence A. Rheins, Shaun Wootten, Lynn Begovac
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    TLDR Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is increasingly used in cosmetic dermatology for hair loss, facial rejuvenation, and after cosmetic procedures, and can be stored for up to 90 days for daily home use.
    Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is increasingly being used in various medical specialties including cosmetic dermatology, where it's used for treatment of androgenic alopecia, facial rejuvenation, and post invasive cosmetic procedures. PRP contains unique organelles such as dense granules, lambda granules, and alpha granules, and its clinical use dates back to the 1970s when it was used for treating platelet deficiency disorders. PRP can be used for aesthetic procedures following current FDA guidelines with approved centrifuges and collection kits. A unique compilation of electrolytes in a physiologic base serum stored at 4°C provides up to 90 days of twice daily autologous personalized PRP for daily home use.
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