PRP Treatment in Maricopa, AZ
At Ritual Wellness MediSpa, our team now offers aesthetic services to help patients look and feel their best without losing their natural glow. One of our treatment plans for triggering collagen production in the face to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, soften acne scars, plus improve skin tone and texture is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment. PRP treatment is a safe and effective way to heal the skin by taking a blood sample from the forearm and isolating the protein-rich plasma and platelets to create the PRP. One of our doctors then injects the PRP into the face via a micro-needling procedure to stimulate collagen.
PRP treatment has been used for everything from treating burns and wounds, to anti-aging and skin tightening and rejuvenation. PRP treatments help the skin to create more collagen, a key component of firm, youthful skin and the best protection against fine lines and wrinkles. Some studies suggest that PRP treatments can also help to address the effects of sun damage and premature aging.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment: Explained
A platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment uses a combination of your platelet-rich plasma and micro-needling to deliver what's earned a reputation as the "vampire facial." At Ritual Wellness MediSpa, we recommend this service to combat the signs of aging in a safe, fast, and effective way. PRP treatment deeply penetrates to tighten the skin, improves its strength and thickness, and increases moisture retention while unclogging pores. Before the procedure begins, our doctor will numb the face, remove a small amount of blood, and centrifuge (spin) it to separate plasma from red blood cells before micro-needling focus areas. Patients who meet the criteria can expect results in four to six weeks and must avoid sun exposure, strenuous exercise, and saunas for at least 72 hours post-treatment.
Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma for Skin Rejuvenation
PRP differs from other injectable treatments like Botox and Juvederm because rather than temporarily fill in fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, eyes, and cheeks, PRP uses the body's own natural regenerative properties to stimulate the production of new collagen to help tighten and firm aging skin from within. Because it uses the patient's own blood, there are minimal side effects compared to other treatments. PRP treatments are designed to increase volume and fullness of facial tissue, with overall improvements to the skin's tone and texture. PRP can also be used in conjunction with cosmetic treatments like Botox to enhance the overall results. The standard treatment involves three treatments with one to two months between each treatment, and require little to no downtime after treatment.