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Jan 18
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PRP Injections Seattle: Do Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Hurt?

By | Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Injections

Platelet rich plasma injections have a variety of uses and purposes. The most common use of PRP injections is for hair restoration. This repairs damaged hair follicles and work to promote new hair growth. It also is used as an under eye filler that can stimulate collagen production. When seeking out one of these procedures, patients are often concerned about the possible pain of the injections. Do platelet rich plasma injections hurt?

During a procedure that uses platelet rich plasma injections, some pain is expected. However, in most cases, no anesthetic is necessary. However, during hair restoration, multiple PRP injections are administered quickly after one another. This can cause irritation and more pain than with a simple injection. Therefore, a topical anesthetic is applied to ease this discomfort. Occasionally, your provider may choose lidocaine.

For a procedure like PRP for tear troughs, patients can usually choose whether they want a topical anesthetic or not. The injections do not hurt more than other filler injections in the area would. 

While patients may experience some pain from PRP injections, it is minimal and easily addressed using topical anesthetics or lidocaine. To learn more or schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also contact us online using any of our contact forms or chat.

Jan 11
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PRP In Seattle: Is Platelet Rich Plasma Safe?

By | Platelet Rich Plasma

In the last decade, platelet rich plasma has become a more popular and known medical and cosmetic treatment. Relatively new when it comes to medicine, some patients find themselves wary of PRP because they have never heard of it before, or they are hesitant to inject it. This leads to the question: is platelet rich plasma safe?

Platelet rich plasma is a substance found in the human body, more specifically in human blood. It contributes to the clotting of blood during the healing process and is an indicator that prompts the body to send a healing response. Therefore, it is extremely rare for an allergic response to occur. That said, hyaluronic acid (commonly found in dermal fillers) is also found in the body and some patients are allergic to it. 

A specific difference in these treatments should be noted, however. The hyaluronic acid in fillers does not come from the patient’s body, while PRP does. This makes the risk of a reaction so minute it is nearly impossible. 

Otherwise, the main safety concerns of platelet rich plasma injections are similar to any other injection you may receive. PRP injections and treatments are largely considered some of the safest and least invasive procedures. 

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112 or reach out online.

Jan 04
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PRP Microneedling Seattle: How Often Can You Do Microneedling With PRP?

By | Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Skin Care

Microneedling is a professional skincare and exfoliation treatment that induces collagen production. It is common to add platelet rich plasma to microneedling treatments to promote better and often quicker results. Similar to how the small punctures stimulate your body’s healing response, PRP is a substance present when the body is healing. This further stimulates collagen production and skin repair. With these powerful, possible results, patients often wonder: how often can you do microneedling with PRP?

As a general rule, our master estheticians recommend spacing out all esthetic procedures about four to six weeks apart. This will depend on the procedures and the specifics of your skincare needs. However, as an exfoliation treatment that does require some aftercare, it is best to space out PRP microneedling procedures every few weeks.

Some less invasive and non-irritating procedures like an oxygen facial can often be performed in the interim between PRP microneedling treatments. At a consultation with a master esthetician, they will put together a customized plan that may include microneedling with PRP. 

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online through chat or our contact form.

Dec 28
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PRP Injections Seattle: How Long Before PRP Injections Work?

By | Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Injections

Platelet rich plasma injections have a variety of cosmetic and medical uses. When undergoing treatment, patients often want to know: how long before PRP injections work? The answer depends on the treatment and the way your body responds to the injections. 

First off, PRP injections work by stimulating collagen in the treatment area. Collagen takes time to produce. Therefore, some patients may not begin seeing results for a few weeks. This is also why patients may require more than one PRP injection session to see the best results. Generally, patients will begin to experience results a few weeks following PRP injections. 

Secondly, the aspects of your body and lifestyle can contribute. If you smoke, this can slow down your body’s healing responses and consequently slow your PRP injection results. Additionally, drinking and certain drugs can slow the rate at which your body heals. Which, in turn, slows the collagen production rate of your body.

Finally, as mentioned, some procedures may require more than one session to see the best results. Such as, PRP hair restoration or PRP for tear troughs may require more than one session. To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also contact us online through our contact us page.

Dec 07
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Hair Restoration Seattle: Stem Cell Hair Restoration Technique

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Non-invasive hair restoration techniques have grown in popularity. It started with platelet rich plasma hair restoration but has grown to include other injection hair restoration procedures. Stem cell hair restoration, for example, has shown good results for many patients with thinning hair. How does the procedure differ from PRP hair restoration? What is the stem cell hair restoration technique?

From the patient’s perspective, the two procedures will look extremely similar. The only major difference is that PRP may or may not be used in conjunction with stem cells. Otherwise, both procedures consist of multiple small injections into the areas of the scalp that experience thin hair. Each comes with little downtime and many of the same side effects. Overall, they are non-invasive ways to restore hair growth.

The main difference between PRP and stem cell hair restoration is what they do when injected into the scalp. PRP is a substance found in blood that can stimulate healing. Stem cells serve as part of our body’s repair system and tackle the damaged hair follicles directly. Non-surgical hair restoration works best when you combine PRP, which stimulates the body’s natural processes, and stem cells. The stem cells used in our hair restoration are donated human placental cells. 

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also contact us online through chat and contact form.

Nov 30
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PRP Hair: Platelet Rich Plasma For Hair Loss Side Effects

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

PRP hair restoration is a non-invasive, non-surgical way to restore thinning hair and slow down hair loss. While it is a non-surgical procedure, it is understandable that some patients may be concerned about possible side effects, especially if unfamiliar with the procedure. Luckily, PRP hair injections come with relatively few and minor side effects. 

Platelet rich plasma for hair loss side effects can include the side effects of any other injectable treatment such as pain at the injection sites, bruising, itchiness, redness, soreness, and tight feeling. These are all minor and normal. Most patients see these side effects subside within a few days of their treatment.

Platelet rich plasma on its own has few side effects because it comes from your own body. This means that the chances of rejection or an allergic reaction are notably low. The most serious side effects or complication after platelet rich plasma for hair loss injections is infection or injuries to the nerves. These are also possible after any injection. 

Our Seattle plastic surgeons take every precaution to reduce the risk of side effects and minimize any you may experience. To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call at 206-279-2112 or contact us online.

Nov 23
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BBL Kirkland: Benefits Of A Non-Surgical BBL With PRP

By | Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Injections

Non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts have become more popular. Using collagen promoting fillers like Sculptra, non-surgical BBLs can provide a good result in the right candidate. Platelet rich plasma, like Sculptra, induces the production of collagen. This collagen can then build up to support a larger booty. The two are often used together to supercharge one another for the best results. The benefits of a non-surgical with PRP make our zombie BBL, the best non-surgical BBL in Seattle.

One of the major benefits of using PRP in a non-surgical BBL is that it comes from the patient’s body. Therefore, the rejection rate of PRP injections is pretty much non-existent. This also provides a natural alternative for some patients who do not want dermal fillers, or who have reacted badly to them in the past. Platelet rich plasma injections may allow them to see results they would not otherwise.

Finally, as discussed, PRP works seamlessly with other possible non-surgical Brazilian butt lift ingredients such as stem cells or donated placenta cells. Working together, this can speed up and produce more collagen than one factor on its own. Our Seattle plastic surgeons can customize the components of your non-surgical BBL to fit your needs and goals.

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online at via our contact form and chat.

Nov 16
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PRP Facial Seattle: Side Effects Of PRP Facials

By | Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Skin Care

Platelet rich plasma facials have become more popular as the cosmetic benefits became clear. PRP facials can include everything from microneedling with PRP to facials with PRP as a component. At PRP In Seattle, we offer the best facials featuring platelet rich plasma. Prior to treatment, patients often ask about the side effects of PRP facials. Fortunately, there are not many major side effects of PRP facials. 

First off, since PRP comes from a patient’s own body, the risk of an allergic reaction or rejection is notably low, if not impossible. This means that the risk of most PRP treatments is lower than that of dermal fillers. Similar to any injection, bruising, pain, swelling, and some itchiness is normal and will likely subside in a few days.

Next, like nearly any facial, there may be some risk of skin irritation. This particularly rare with PRP facials. When it occurs, it often is due to other ingredients or aspects of the facial. Some minor irritation may be normal and should go away on its own. Your master esthetician will tell you what to expect following a PRP facial in Seattle.

Finally, one of the major advantages is that there are not many side effects of PRP facials. During a consultation, your master estheticians will ensure you are a good candidate for the procedure and low risk for side effects. To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online via the contact form.

Nov 09
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Seattle PRP: The Science Behind Platelet Rich Plasma

By | Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet rich plasma, also known as PRP, is one of the components of blood. It is plasma that is particularly rich in platelets. Platelets are important to blood clotting and healing. When isolated from your red blood cells, the presence of the platelets indicates that an area of the body needs healing.

When your body heals a wound, it naturally produces collagen and elastin in order to repair the skin. Undergoing platelet rich plasma injections for hair restoration or as filler produces this same effect. The presence of platelets indicates the need for new collagen in the area. In the case of hair restoration, they can repair damaged hair follicles and promote a healthy scalp. This promotes new hair growth.

Outside of the cosmetic industry, PRP’s healing properties are used to speed the healing of soft tissue injuries and as a form of physical therapy. The uses of PRP are still being studied and determined. However, PRP has shown to often speed up and improve the healing process. These benefits can then be harnessed for medical and cosmetic procedures.

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also contact us online via chat, email, or contact form.

Oct 26
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Tear Trough Filler Bellevue: Why PRP Works For Under Eye Filler

By | Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Injections

PRP injections–first used to treat soft tissue injuries–have become an up and coming filler option. Platelet rich plasma induces the production of collagen which can lead to a more natural look. The most common use of PRP injections as filler is as under eye filler. Prior to trying PRP for tear troughs, patients often wonder if it works. Here are reasons why PRP works for under eye filler. 

When injected, PRP triggers the healing response in your body. This heightened healing response means that your body sends its defenses to rebuild skin and tissue in the area. However, because there is not a major injury, it works as filler to give the under eyes a boost. This can contribute to looking less tired and filling in eye bags.

Next, PRP comes from your own body. Therefore, the chances of rejection or a reaction to the filler is minute and nearly unheard of. For patients who have had reactions to dermal fillers or who want a wholly natural option, PRP is an option that uses your own bodily functions to provide under eye enhancement.

Finally, PRP has proven effective as a therapeutic treatment and in the treatment of hair thinning. To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112 or contact us online.