PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) or Vampire Lift

Fantastically called “vampire lift” today !!!

PRP is plasma obtained from the patient’s blood, which has been separated from the rest of the blood by centrifugation to reach a platelet concentration higher than 1 million/microliter.

When activated, platelets release bio-growth factors (PDGF, TGF-beta, FGF, EGF, etc.). 

The amount of blood to be taken does not exceed 15 ml per session.

While blood contains an average of 200,000 platelets/microl, studies have shown that from 1 million/microliter the therapeutic effect is real on bones or soft tissues.

In aesthetics, there are many indications: the lips, eyelids, neck – notably – are areas that can benefit from this treatment.

Nowadays, combining PRP with other types of treatment offers interesting results.

For example, one can treat with CO2 laser and then inject PRP to observe a reduction in the recovery period as well as an increase in collagen density.

PRP can also be combined with lipofilling, which is the reinjection of autologous fat.

Today, we talk about “nanofat” as the lobules of fat cells have been reduced in size, but the stem cells present in the adipose tissue really benefit from their association with the growth factors present in PRP; especially in terms of their survival after transplantation. The inflammation generated by the procedure is also shorter.

PRP and hyaluronic acid can also be mixed to reduce its absorption rate.

Equally interesting is the application of PRP on the scalp to stimulate the growth and regrowth of hair follicles. One of the mechanisms of action would be the stimulation of angiogenesis, i.e., the proliferation of blood vessels and thus better tissue oxygenation.

Androgenetic alopecia (typically male) is a prime target.

Likewise, after hair transplantation, PRP would improve the growth of transplanted grafts.

Sports medicine uses this technique in the case of ligament injuries or chronic tendinitis in particular. Orthopedics also uses it.

In mesotherapy, PRP improves the quality of the skin in usually difficult areas, such as the décolleté.

In general, 3 treatments spaced one month apart are necessary, but this schedule is not restrictive.