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What is PRP?
PRP has been used in dermatology, plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, wound healing, sports medicine and orthopaedics for many years.
The PRP system offered at DermNurse involves extracting a small amount of your blood and spinning it down to create a platelet-rich plasma (“liquid gold”), which contains concentrated amounts of your own growth factors. When injected into the skin, these growth factors stimulate stem cells and fibroblasts.
PRP has been clinically proven to safely restore volume where volume has been lost, reverse hair loss, and improve skin density, appearance and texture. It has been supported clinically as a safe alternative to dermal fillers. For volume, PRP needs up to 6 treatments, and it may not achieve the significant volume that dermal filler can.
Not sure this is the right treatment?
A free 15-minute cosmetic consultation is where every plan starts. How a consultation works
What it treats
- Volume loss, such as in the tear troughs
- Hair loss
- Skin density, appearance and texture
What patients say
Conservative
“She will not attempt to up-sell you services, and I have found her to be quite conservative in her approach while still ensuring I have wonderful results.”
Since 2019
“There has never been any pressure, upselling, hidden costs, or overdone results. Just honest guidance, education, and beautifully natural enhancements that always leave me looking and feeling like myself, but better.”
Botox & lips
“She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and delivered beautiful results that enhanced my features while still looking like me.”
3 syringes
“Michelle is a true example of experience. Very knowledgeable and professional. I did not feel a single pinch.”
What to expect
Blood draw
A small amount of your blood is taken.
Preparation
The blood is spun down in a twice-sterile-wrapped double syringe to produce PRP with approximately 2.5 times the normal concentration, practically free of red and white blood cells. No stabilizers are added: what is injected is 100% from your body.
Injection
The PRP is injected into the skin, where its growth factors stimulate stem cells and fibroblasts.
Recovery
Swelling is typically reported within the first 24 hours, lasting up to 72 hours.
Results
Ideally 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart, or up to 6 for volume. Once achieved, results last up to a year, after which a re-treatment is needed. Lifestyle factors can influence how long results last.
FAQ
How is the PRP prepared?
With a twice-sterile-wrapped double syringe, and a spin that produces PRP at approximately 2.5 times the normal concentration and practically free from red and white blood cells. No stabilizers are added, so the product is 100% from your body and back to your body. Our PRP system, from Salient, is licensed by Health Canada.
How many treatments do I need, and how long do the results last?
Ideally, 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart are required for optimal results. For volume, up to 6 treatments may be needed. Once achieved, results last up to a year, after which you will need a re-treatment. Lifestyle factors can influence the longevity of results.
What is the downtime?
Typically, swelling is reported within the first 24 hours of treatment, lasting up to 72 hours.
