Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) harnesses your body’s own healing factors to naturally rejuvenate the skin, stimulate hair growth, and improve texture, tone, and firmness.
What is it?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses your own blood’s growth factors to stimulate collagen production, cellular renewal, and tissue repair. By isolating and concentrating platelets—the components responsible for healing—PRP enhances skin quality, restores hair density, and supports long-term rejuvenation.
At AvenueMD, PRP is performed by skilled clinicians under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Salsberg. This treatment offers a natural alternative for patients seeking rejuvenation without synthetic substances or downtime. PRP can be used on the face, neck, décolletage, scalp, and even delicate areas like the under-eyes to restore tone, elasticity, and radiance.
When applied to the scalp, PRP strengthens follicles, thickens existing hair, and stimulates regrowth in areas of thinning—making it one of the most versatile regenerative therapies available.
How does it work?
A small sample of your blood is drawn and placed into a centrifuge, which spins it at high speed to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other components. This golden, nutrient-rich plasma is then carefully injected or microneedled into the treatment area, delivering growth factors that trigger collagen synthesis and tissue repair.
PRP can be used:
- For skin rejuvenation: To improve texture, firmness, and radiance, often in combination with microneedling (“Vampire Facial”).
- For hair restoration: To stimulate follicles and encourage regrowth in thinning areas.
- For scar or under-eye rejuvenation: To improve fine lines, crepey texture, or pigmentation through tissue renewal.
The treatment typically takes 45–60 minutes. Because it uses your own plasma, there is virtually no risk of allergic reaction, making it one of the safest natural rejuvenation methods.
Recovery and downtime
Downtime is minimal. Mild redness, swelling, or pinpoint marks may occur for 24–48 hours, especially when PRP is combined with microneedling. Makeup can be applied after one day.
Results begin to appear within several weeks as new collagen develops and continue to improve over the following months. Hair-restoration results may take 3–6 months to become visible as follicles transition into an active growth phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a good candidate for PRP?
PRP is suitable for anyone seeking natural rejuvenation or hair restoration without synthetic products. It’s particularly effective for early signs of skin aging, thinning hair, or post-inflammatory scarring.
How many treatments will I need?
For skin rejuvenation, a series of three sessions spaced four weeks apart is typical, followed by maintenance every 6–12 months. For hair restoration, three to four initial sessions are recommended, then periodic follow-ups.
Is PRP painful?
Discomfort is minimal. A topical numbing cream is used for facial treatments, and scalp injections are performed with fine needles for comfort. Any sensitivity subsides quickly.
When will I see results?
For skin, improved texture and glow can be seen within four weeks, with collagen remodeling continuing for months. For hair, new growth typically becomes visible after three to six months.
Can PRP be combined with other treatments?
Yes. PRP is frequently combined with microneedling, Morpheus RF, or laser treatments for enhanced collagen stimulation and faster healing. It can also complement fillers for improved skin tone and elasticity.
Are results permanent?
PRP results are long-lasting but not permanent. Maintenance sessions help sustain collagen activity and, for hair, ongoing follicle stimulation.
