According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, of the fourteen studies so far that have evaluated the use of PRP for facial rejuvenation, all studies report positive aesthetic outcomes. Reported benefits of PRP include improvements in the volume and texture and tone of the facial skin and decreased appearance of wrinkles, as well as improvement in acne scarring and hair regrowth in areas of hair loss. PRP is also highly beneficial in the under eye area. PRP is full of stem cells and growth factors that generate volume, collagen, and elastin which strengthen and thicken the tissue in this area.

The discussion surrounding the various uses of PRP is exciting. Orthopedic surgeons have been using PRP for years to heal injured joints with excellent results. Likewise, those of us utilizing PRP in aesthetic procedures are experiencing beautiful results with little to no risk and very little downtime. Because collagen is the latticework of the face, the twofold stimulation of collagen through PRP and microneedling, has the potential to restructure the skin and reverse the signs of ageing.