Views: 191 Author: Vegas Biotech Publish Time: 2016-05-20 Origin: Site
Q: What is Platelet-Rich Plasma?
A: Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma, also known as PRP, is a high concentration of your own platelets in a small volume of plasma.
Q: How does a provider harvest PRP?
Step 1: Using professional Vegas PRP kit, a practitioner draws a small amount of blood similar to what is required for a basic lab test.
Step 2: The tube is then placed into a centrifuge which spins the blood at a certain speed, causing the platelets to separate from the other components of the blood.
Step 3: Once the platelets are concentrated into the plasma they can be applied to the patient. Activation causes platelets to release essential growth factors and signaling proteins, which are responsible for the wound-healing process.
Q: How long does the PRP process take?
A: The blood draw takes just a couple of minutes, followed immediately by a 10-minute centrifugation. The time involved in the application varies based on which procedure is being performed.
Q: How many PRP sessions are required?
A: Your medical professional can create a treatment plan based on your individual needs.
Q: Can a PRP procedure be painful?
A: Vegas PRP is close to a physiologic pH, which means the product is less likely to cause a stinging or burning sensation. There may be some temporary discomfort or possible redness and inflammation at the application site, but quickly resolves.
Q: Is PRP safe?
A: Since the autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is produced from a patient’s own blood, there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection.
