Platelet Rish Plasma 

Platelet Rich Plasma (also known as PRP) is a therapy that has been used in different aspects of medicine for over 20 years.  The use of PRP is gaining popularity because the platelets release enzymes to promote healing and tissue responses including attracting stem cells and growth factors to repair damaged tissue and cause regeneration and rejuvenation.  

To harvest the plasma, a sample of your own blood is spun-down and separated to collect a high concentration of growth factors. These factors accelerate healing due to rapidly duplicating cells, as well as, other healing factors migrating to the area of damaged tissue. In addition to quick healing, scarring is also minimized. 

PRP is used extensively in orthopedics, dentistry, and cosmetic surgery.  In these cas...