About PRP Therapy

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy is performed as a clinical procedure for many several types of treatments. It is performed with the patient’s own platelets and fibrin to be inserted into the areas to be treated. Platelets in the blood promote wound healing and speed up recovering by attracting together the growth cells.  It is a less invasive surgery and the improvements on the patient can last as long as 2 years.

A list of treatments include:

  • Nerve injury
  • Tendonitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Cardiac muscle injury
  • Bone repair and regeneration
  • Plastic surgery
  • Oral surgery

For cosmetic and dermatologic reasons PRP Therapy is used to treat acne, scarring and alopecia especially in women. This type of treatment is also affective for skin rejuvenation and tightening around

  • Eyes
  • Cheeks
  • Midface
  • Thinning skin around the neck
  • Jawline and submalarareas
  • Back of hands
  • Décolleté
  • Others – (knees, elbows, upper arms, post pregnancy)

PRP Therapy can also be performed as a type of treatment for hair transplantation.

Suitable Patients for PRP Therapy

  • Patients with all skin types and tones
  • Patients over the age of 20
  • Both male and female patients who are at a good health condition

PRP Therapy Procedure

Before the procedure starts, a small amount of blood is taken from the patients arm. The blood is then placed in a centrifuge that spins at a high speed and separates the platelets from the other blood components. The patient will be given topical anesthesia which will numb the area to be treated within 30 minutes. The process to separate the platelets will take around 15 minutes to be ready. Once ready the concentrated PRP will be injected into the affected area. The process can take around 60-90 minutes depending on the complexity. The injected area will be cleaned and bandaged once the treatment is over.

Before PRP Therapy Procedure

  • Patients must avoid smoking and alcohol 3 days before the treatment
  • Patients must increase the amount of fluid intake the day of the treatment
  • Patients must avoid using medication like blood thinning agents and particular vitamins like E and A, a week before the treatment, as well as multivitamins – aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medications must be avoided from 7 days before the treatment
  • Patients must avoid heavy exercise a day before the treatment

After PRP Therapy Procedure

  • Smoking and Alcohol must be avoided for the next 3 days after the treatment and any longer if possible as smoking and drinking alcohol can increase healing time
  • Patients must not any blood thinning supplements or vitamins for a week after the treatment
  • Patients must avoid heavy exercise the day of the treatment

Risks of PRP Therapy Procedure

Like every treatment there is a slight risk of complications to occur like

  • Infection
  • Skin discoloration
  • Bruising
  • Allergic reaction
  • Pain in injected area

Definition

Topical anesthesia – a type of local anesthesia in a cream form applied to the area to be treated, to minimize any pain

Submalar – the mid-face area

Trip Schedule of PRP Therapy

The patients will attend a consultation and if desired, PRP Therapy can be performed. The treatment will take between 60-90minutes to perform and an additional 30 minutes is needed for the area to be treated to numb using topical anesthesia. Once the treatment is over the patient will be advised with post treatment care requirements and are ready to be discharged from the clinic to their settlements and if everything is right, then the patient is ready to return to their destination or enjoy their time in Turkey.

Notes

• Trip schedule may vary. medicTurkey patient relations will provide you a detailed trip schedule before the travel.

• For details on accommodation, transportation and other services, please check the SERVICES page.

What is PRP Therapy?

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy is used as a clinical procedure for many several types of treatments including;

  • Nerve injury
  • Tendonitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Cardiac muscle injury
  • Bone repair and regeneration
  • Plastic surgery
  • Oral surgery

How is PRP Therapy performed?

Before the procedure starts, a small amount of blood is taken from the patients arm. The blood is then placed in a centrifuge that spins at a high speed and separates the platelets from the other blood components. The patient will be given topical anesthesia which will numb the area to be treated within 30 minutes. The process to separate the platelets will take around 15 minutes to be ready. Once ready the concentrated PRP will be injected into the affected area. The injected area will be cleaned and bandaged once the treatment is over.

How long does PRP Therapy take?

PRP Therapy can take around 60-90 minutes to perform depending on the complexity. There is an additional 30 minutes which is for the area to be treated to numb.

When can I return to work after PRP Therapy?

Patients can return to work the next day after the treatment.

Who can have PRP Therapy?

  • Patients with all skin types and tones
  • Patients over the age of 20
  • Both male and female patients who are at a good health condition

Are there any risks of PRP Therapy?

Like every treatment there is a slight risk of complications to occur like

  • Infection
  • Skin discoloration
  • Bruising
  • Allergic reaction
  • Pain in injected area

How long do I need to stay in Turkey?

The recommended stay in Turkey for PRP Therapy is a day including consultation and the day of treatment.

Devices used in PRP Therapy

There are no special devices used in a PRP Therapy. A thin micro needle is used to insert the PRP into the area to be treated.

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