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waken Aesthetics is pleased to offer Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to address a range of skin care needs. PRP is a revolutionary non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that regenerates the skin, and also reduces the signs of facial aging. It uses the healing power of your own plasma to stimulate the growth of new cells, and restore healthier, younger skin.

What is PRP?

PRP is a concentration of platelets derived from a patient’s own blood. The technology has been around for many years and is regularly used to treat sports-related injuries. However, it is now included in aesthetic medicine because of its rejuvenating abilities, as it encourages collagen development, and stimulates the healing of tissues and cells.

At Awaken Aesthetics, we offer the EmCyte PurePRP® system for obtaining your PRP. This system uses the most advanced platelet collection and purification technology to provide the highest-quality, most potent PRP available. Using PurePRP® technology ensures you receive the maximum rejuvenating benefits from your treatment. EmCyte specializes in producing medical-grade PRP suitable for many uses.

PRP Therapy for the face

The physician will draw blood (usually from the arm), and then spin it in a centrifuge, where the concentrated platelets are separated from the other blood components. The PRP is then ready for use in the facial rejuvenation process.

PRP is injected into the damaged areas of the skin, and the growth factors present in the platelets soon get to work renewing the skin cells. The procedure is not painful, and numbing cream is applied at the start to ease any discomfort. There may be minimal swelling and bruising after treatment, but this normally clears within 5 days.

Ideal Areas for PRP Therapy

PRP can be used to treat nasolabial folds, wrinkles around the eyes, acne scars, and dark circles under the eyes. It is also an effective way to add volume to the cheeks.

The results

The tissue regeneration process results in smoother, tighter skin, and fewer wrinkles. The effects start to appear about 2 weeks after treatment and typically last for a year or more.

If you’re interested in learning more about PRP Therapy, please contact Awaken Aesthetics to set up a consultation by calling (866) 522-1576 or by completing the form on this page. Awaken Aesthetics serves the Torrance & South Bay, CA areas.

*Individual results may vary

PRP: Platelet Rich Plasma Details

Surgery details

Designed to be either administered with microneedling to promote skin rejuvenation and collagen growth and/or injected for mild wrinkles and volume loss

Length of procedures

30-60 minutes depending on the type of correction requested

Anesthesia

Numbing cream

What is the recovery process like?

Usually, 2-7 days depending on area treated

How soon can I return to work?

Most patients can resume non-physical work immediately

How soon can I return to my regular exercise routine?

Light activity only 48 hours after your procedure training for 1 week

Will follow up appointments be necessary?

Yes, usually 1, 2, 6, and 12 weeks after surgery

Usually 1, 6, and 12 weeks after your procedure

45 minutes