Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

PRP is a treatment that involves using a patient's own blood to promote healing and regeneration in various tissues of the body. 

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, which means that the blood was centrifuged (spun at a certain speed) to separate the red blood cells and plasma (which contains the platelets).  Platelets contain growth factors, which are proteins that promote cell growth and tissue regeneration. By injecting the concentrated platelets directly into the affected area, the growth factors are able to stimulate and accelerate the healing process. This also causes the chemoattraction of macrophages and stem cells into the area of trauma, where the stem cells differentiate to heal the affected area.

Ideally, 3 sessions with 4 weeks rest in between, followed by maintenance therapy. However, depending on the type of issue, more treatment would be required to ensure regeneration (i.e. in the case of alopecia). The effect of PRP is long-lasting as it is a treatment of an affected area, nonetheless, a healthy lifestyle should be adopted to ensure that the issues do not recur. The likelihood of PRP being ineffective is <1%, as such, if there are no results seen after 2-3 sessions, you will be informed of the case.

Every time you step into Linora Aesthetics in Lincoln, you undergo a full consultation, completion of a medical questionnaire (which you have filled in before coming in), and, if needed, a cool-off period before your treatment.

The full consultation involves discussing your needs and a physical examination of the areas in question. This is followed by deciding whether PRP regeneration therapy is beneficial for you. Your concerns are discussed at length. It is also important to discuss realistic expectations of the treatment so that both parties are satisfied with the outcome.

Once the discussion is completed, the medical questionnaire will be reviewed, to ensure that any medications or recent interventions to the areas in question are discussed to minimise the risks. It will also help to formulate a proper treatment plan.

At the end of the consultation, the price of the treatment will be discussed and a cool-off period will be offered if required. At this point, it is up to you to decide whether you want a cool-off period or would like to proceed with the procedure. Once you have made an informed decision, you will sign a consent form electronically. Photographs will be taken as part of the medical record, and for marketing purposes (it is important to inform Dr Alya if this is an issue).

On treatment day, photographs may be taken as well. Once seated, a topical anaesthetic cream will be applied for 20-30 minutes, and then, it will be removed. In the meantime, if make-up is worn, it will be removed, and the skin area being treated will be cleansed and disinfected.

The areas targeted will be marked with a white pencil. Blood will be taken from your vein and will be centrifuged to separate the platelet and red blood cells. PRP treatment takes approximately 1 hour depending on how many areas are being treated. It is important to allow as much time as possible, as Dr Alya's philosophy is that each work should be a work of art.

Once the treatment is complete, the treated area will be cleaned. The results and the bumps at injection sites will be shown to you and discussed to ensure that both Dr Alya and you are satisfied. Before leaving, you will be given the opportunity for a follow-up appointment (usually 4 weeks) for a second PRP session as well as to what post-treatment aftercare involves.

1.  Pain and swelling: The injection site may be sore or swollen for a few days after the treatment. This is a common side effect and typically resolves on its own.
2. Infection: While the risk of infection is low, there is a small risk of developing an infection at the injection site.
3. Nerve damage: In rare cases, the injection may damage a nerve, leading to numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected area.
4. Blood clot: PRP treatment involves injecting platelets, potentially increasing the risk of blood clot formation. However, the risk is generally low.