In a PRP treatment, a small amount of your own blood is centrifuged into a concentrate of platelets and growth factors, which is then introduced into the skin. This text describes the background: exactly what is prepared, which substances play a role, and in which areas this approach is used. <\/p>\n\n
A PRP treatment of the face falls under what is called regenerative aesthetics: techniques that do not add something to the face, but stimulate the skin to repair itself. The raw material is autologous: a tube of blood, drawn just like a regular blood test. <\/p>\n\n
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. It refers to plasma, the liquid part of the blood, in which the platelets are highly concentrated compared to normal blood levels. <\/p>\n\n
Platelets are primarily known for their role in blood clotting, but they also contain granules full of growth factors. Upon tissue damage, these are released and initiate the repair process. A PRP treatment<\/a> utilizes this principle: by targeted delivery of the concentrate into the skin, a local repair response is triggered. <\/p>\n\n The treatment is autologous, meaning the material originates from the patient themselves. This is the fundamental distinction from synthetic products: with a hyaluronic acid-based filler, volume is added that remains present for months. With PRP, there is no product that stays behind; what remains is the effect of the stimulated tissue reaction. Because it involves your own blood, there is no risk of rejection or allergy to the material itself. <\/p>\n\n The entire process usually takes about thirty to forty-five minutes, including the application of a numbing cream.<\/p>\n\n In addition to PRP, two other acronyms circulate that are often used interchangeably.<\/p>\n\n PRF stands for platelet-rich fibrin. Here, centrifugation is performed without the addition of anticoagulants and at a lower speed. This results in the formation of a fibrin network in which the platelets and white blood cells remain trapped. This network releases its growth factors more slowly, over a longer period. <\/p>\n\n CGF stands for concentrated growth factors, a variant prepared with a variable centrifugation program aimed at creating a denser fibrin matrix.<\/p>\n\n The common basis is the same: own blood, centrifugation, and a concentrate that stimulates repair. The differences lie in the preparation and the speed at which the growth factors are released. Which preparation is used in a specific case will be discussed during the consultation.<\/p>\n\n Together, these signaling substances ensure that the skin temporarily enters an active repair mode. This explains why the effect is not immediately visible: the build-up of new collagen requires weeks to months. <\/p>\n\n The most requested application focuses on general texture and tone: fine lines, a dull or tired complexion, and skin that has lost firmness due to sun damage or age. PRP is often combined with microneedling<\/a>, where the micro-channels both absorb the product and trigger a repair response in their own right. <\/p>\n\n The skin under the eye is thin and does not lend itself well to voluminous products. Regenerative treatment<\/a> is used here to support the quality and thickness of that thin skin. Important: bags resulting from protruding fat or loose skin are not resolved with this; a lower eyelid correction<\/a> exists for that purpose. <\/p>\n\n For early, diffuse hair thinning, PRP is injected into the scalp<\/a> to stimulate the hair follicles. Results vary and are best expected in follicles that are still active. No effect is to be expected in completely bald areas. <\/p>\n\n PRP is used to support scars and skin quality after a surgical procedure. This involves a supplementary treatment within a broader plan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n This text focuses on the background. The practical course of a session, the number of sessions, what can and cannot be expected from the treatment, the contraindications, and the aftercare are described on the page about the PRP treatment of the face<\/a>. What is appropriate in your situation will be reviewed during the consultation. <\/p>\n\n During a consultation, your request will be carefully discussed to determine which treatment is most suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom blood collection to concentrate<\/h2>\n\n
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PRP, PRF, and CGF<\/h2>\n\n
Which growth factors play a role<\/h2>\n\n
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Applications<\/h2>\n\n
Facial skin quality<\/h3>\n\n
Eye contour<\/h3>\n\n
Scalp<\/h3>\n\n
Scars and recovery after surgery<\/h3>\n\n
More about the treatment itself<\/h2>\n\n
Schedule your personal consultation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n