PRP therapy PRP autologous blood therapy offers fascinating, natural and particularly effective options for skin rejuvenation, but also for hair loss! How does PRP therapy work? PRP is the abbreviation for platelet-rich plasma. Put simply, this is the component of your own blood that consists of plasma and platelets. The high concentration of growth factors in PRP starts highly effective regeneration processes in the tissue, which renew the skin from the inside and lead to a rosy and fresh complexion. Shallow wrinkles disappear, deep ones become flatter. The skin becomes finer-pored and thicker. This makes dark circles under the eyes lighter and the blood vessels are less visible. After a detailed consultation, some blood is taken, spun in a special centrifuge and the plasma and platelets are isolated. After a few minutes, the plasma is ready for injection and is painlessly pricked superficially into the skin with the finest needles. The subsequent redness subsides after about 24 to 48 hours. Causes and consequences of skin aging Our skin loses its firmness and elasticity as we get older. The skin and subcutaneous fat become thinner, and the water and fat content of the skin continuously decreases. The consequences are wrinkles and general skin aging. The reason for this is the slowing down of cell renewal and thus an imbalance between the death of skin cells and the production of new cells and collagen. 3 to 6 sessions at intervals of 6 weeks are necessary for skin rejuvenation. PRP autologous blood therapy is also ideal for treating scars, stretch marks, pigment disorders, arthritis, wound healing and, above all, hair loss. PRP is one of the most successful and gentle anti-aging treatment methods for the skin! Studies have also shown that the healing process of wounds is accelerated by up to 50% using platelet-rich plasma. What kind of success can I expect? Long-term success depends, among other things, on the patient's age, lifestyle, exposure to sunlight, alcohol consumption and smoking, stress, eating and sleeping habits. The first results can be seen after the first treatment through the increase in skin moisture. The visible effect is caused by the activation of collagen and elastin production in the skin after about 2-3 weeks. After the 3rd PRP autologous blood treatment, the success is clearly visible and lasting. The skin continues to rejuvenate itself over the next 6-12 months after a series of treatments. A refresher every 1.5 years is recommended. A supporting skin care series based on hyaluronic acid without "harmful chemicals" is highly recommended to support this. PRP treatment for hair loss PRP autologous blood is injected into the scalp. The micro-injuries in combination with the growth factors in the autologous blood stimulate the repair mechanisms and the stem cells of the hair root. The first visible results can be seen after the first application over the course of the following weeks, and sustainable hair growth after 3 applications at 6-week intervals. It is important that there is still some hair left in order to reactivate the hair roots, which may have atrophied but are still present. The treatment is effective for hereditary hair loss, as well as hair loss caused by stress, nutrient deficiencies, and also for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease. In the case of hair loss, a discussion in the spirit of holistic medicine is important, as hair loss can also be reduced through phytotherapy and nutritional supplements. Food intolerances can also play a role. Areas of application of the PRP method Skin rejuvenation (fine wrinkles, sagging and thinning skin, tired, pale and flabby skin) on the forehead, temples, eyes, mouth, chin, neck, décolleté, back of the hand Wrinkles are smoothed out not by “filling in” but by “rejuvenation and biostimulation” of the body’s own cells (fine wrinkles disappear, deep ones become flatter) Lightening of dark circles under the eyes through increased skin thickness Improvement of skin elasticity through increased production of collagen fibers Optimization of skin color through the formation of new blood vessels Increased radiance of the complexion, visibly refined skin appearance Through the healing process of the micro-injuries caused by the Dermapen needles, old, dysfunctional skin cells are replaced by new, healthy cells. Scars (stretch marks, acne scars, surgical and injury scars) Pigment disorders (vitiligo, pigment spots, light damage) Stimulation of hair growth The most common facial areas for anti-aging therapy with PRP are: Forehead wrinkles Frown lines Crow's feet around the eyes Wrinkles under the eyes Sunken eye area Sunken cheeks, wrinkles in the cheek area Cheekbone area (building up high cheeks) Nasolabial folds (between the nostrils and mouth) Lips (contour) Drooping corners of the mouth Wrinkles around the mouth Chin wrinkle Neck and décolleté Scalp in the event of hair loss for revitalization and strengthening How many treatments are necessary? Rejuvenation, skin rejuvenation: 4-6 treatments at 4-week intervals Acne scars: 6 treatments at 6-week intervals Stretch marks: 4-8 treatments at 4-6-week intervals Refreshment after 18 months