What is PRP?

PRP (platelet-rich plasma), which we often mention, refers to platelet-rich plasma. It is a platelet-rich concentrate separated from autologous blood after centrifugation, plasma with an average platelet concentration at least 4 to 6 times higher than the baseline value. PRP is derived from the body itself, and there is no risk of increasing immune rejection or spreading various diseases. After activation, it can directly produce a variety of growth factors and cytokines. It participates in and promotes cell division and differentiation synergistically, accelerating the regeneration and repair of tissues. In addition, it also has multiple therapeutic effects such as anti-inflammation, antibacterial action, and pain relief. In recent years, PRP has been a research hotspot and has been widely applied in various clinical disciplines such as orthopedics, pain medicine, wound repair, and plastic and cosmetic surgery. Now, let's take a look at the amazing features of PRP together!

The Application of PRP in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease mainly characterized by articular cartilage degeneration, subchondral bone sclerosis, and the formation of osteophytes. It can be accompanied by symptoms such as chronic pain, joint instability, and joint ankylosis. According to epidemiological surveys, the incidence rate of knee osteoarthritis in China is 9.56%, and among people over 60 years old, the proportion is as high as 78.5%. In recent years, the application of PRP in the treatment of degenerative knee osteoarthritis has increased. Some studies have shown that PRP is superior to sodium hyaluronate or placebo in relieving pain and improving knee joint function, and it has positive results in all stages (early, middle, and late stages) of knee osteoarthritis. In the treatment of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, the intra-articular injection of PRP is more effective than placebo and sodium hyaluronate, and patients injected with PRP have higher clinical outcome scores. Similarly, through meta-analysis to compare the efficacy of PRP injection with placebo or other treatments for knee osteoarthritis, PRP injection is more effective in relieving pain and improving function.

The Application of PRP in the Wound Repair

Since PRP contains a variety of growth factors and a large amount of fibrin, it provides an excellent scaffold for repair cells. The gel prepared after activating PRP can also be applied directly to the wound surface to protect the wound, creating a favorable environment for repair. So, what kinds of wounds can PRP be used for?
1. Acute Wounds: The application of PRP in acute wounds helps to accelerate the repair process, shorten the healing time, and relieve wound pain. It also has a certain effect of reducing the wound infection rate and can reduce the frequency of dressing changes. The auxiliary application of PRP after minimally invasive treatment and laser treatment can accelerate tissue repair, reduce erythema, and is helpful to improve the quality of wound healing.
2. Chronic Wounds: The application of PRP is a safe treatment method for chronic wounds. It has a certain promoting effect on the growth of granulation tissue and re-epithelialization of chronic wounds, which is superior to traditional routine wound treatment. PRP begins to take effect only after being used in chronic wounds for 3 weeks, but long-term use may increase the possibility of wound contamination. The selection of PRP should be carefully considered according to the cause of skin ulcers in each patient.
3. Pressure Ulcers: PRP can accelerate the healing speed, significantly reduce the surface area, diameter, and perimeter of the ulcers, and the cost is relatively low. It can also reduce the colonization of bacteria in the "biological environment" of pressure ulcers. Perhaps it can develop into an effective method for preventing and treating pressure ulcers in the future.
4. Transplantation Areas and Donor Areas: The application of PRP and its related derivatives in the recipient area of skin flaps (grafts) can promote the survival of skin flaps (grafts). PRP and its related derivative products are helpful for the repair of the wound in the secondary donor area during skin flap (graft) transplantation. Especially, the use of these products in the skin donor area can improve the quality of repair, which is worthy of promotion.

The Application of PRP in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
With the growth of social material wealth and the enrichment of spiritual life, people pay particular attention to their own external appearance. They strive to maintain a young mindset and body shape, especially focusing on facial rejuvenation. Due to external environmental factors and internal aging issues, problems such as wrinkles, pigmentation, skin laxity and sagging, and rough skin texture occur on the facial skin. Injecting PRP extracted from one's own blood into the face helps with skin repair, can effectively improve the skin barrier, increase skin smoothness, enhance skin texture, and achieve the goal of facial rejuvenation. Moreover, PRP can be used for filling the nasolabial folds and glabellar lines. When combined with treatments such as microneedling, botulinum toxin, and hyaluronic acid, it can achieve a synergistic effect that is greater than the sum of its individual parts, that is, the effect is better than the simple addition of each treatment's effect.

The Application of PRP in the Treatment of Hair Loss
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a relatively common type of hair loss in clinical practice. It usually starts during puberty and the symptoms worsen with age. In men, it is mostly manifested as hair loss and thinning at the frontal hairline and/or the top of the head, while the hair on the occipital area is not affected, which is called male pattern baldness. In women, it is characterized by hair thinning on the top of the head, known as female pattern hair loss.
PRP can exogenously provide a large number of growth factors for hair follicles, stimulating hair growth. Moreover, it has high safety and good tolerance. When combined with microneedling and minoxidil in treatment, it can stimulate the proliferation of hair follicle cells and increase the number of hairs. It is an excellent solution for scalp care.

How to Obtain PRP?
The above only lists a part of the indications of PRP. It is also widely used in fields such as stomatology, reproductive medicine centers, dermatology, and ophthalmology. PRP, this kind of "miraculous medicine", is derived from our own body and used for our own body. It is a natural growth factor without toxic or side effects. So, how exactly is this amazing PRP obtained?
Let's take a look together: There are two ways to obtain it:
1. Machine collection of PRP. The amount of treatment for five times can be collected at one time, which is suitable for patients who require multiple treatments.
2. Single collection. Only one dose of treatment is provided in a single collection, which is suitable for elderly, frail, and underage patients.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Preparation Kit

>Fully automatic；
>Platelet concentration is adjustable 2-8 times；
>Safe and reliable；
>Preparation only takes 15 minutes；
>Leukocyte-poor/rich PRP optional；
>Personalized diagnosis and treatment

Application:
Orthopedic(Osteoarthritis; Microfracture surgery; Chronic osteomyelitis)
Rehabilitative Medicine(Meniscal injuries; Rotator cuff injuries; Tennis elbow)
Wound repair(Diabetic foot; Burns; Scalds)
Gynecology(Infertility; Endometrial repair; Improvement of ovarian function)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(Anti-aging; Pigmentation; Alopecia areata)
Others(Surgical incisions; Tooth extractions; Dry eye syndrome)