One of the most frequently asked questions about PRP face application is in which cases PRP is applied to the face. The treatment areas of PRP are quite wide. PRP is used right after treatments such as laser/peeling to the face, to reduce wrinkles caused by aging and photodamage in the skin and to restore the elasticity and brightness of the skin, and to ensure rapid healing of the skin immediately. In addition, PRP helps to accelerate the healing process in chronic wounds. While it can be used together with mesotherapy to remove acne/scar marks, PRP is also used to add brightness and vitality to the skin.

The facial treatment of PRP has many benefits. PRP is used to stimulate regeneration in the area where it is injected. With the involved growth factors, it encourages the cells for regeneration by separation. Thus, the regeneration rate increases and the skin begins to rejuvenate from the start of the first injection. After PRP application to the face, the skin has a bright and lively appearance. It creates positive results such as facial regeneration, tightening of pores, and reducing sun damage on the skin.

Another question is on which face regions the PRP is used in. PRP can be applied in every area on the face. Since it is an autologous method, it does not create any allergy risk. There is no harm in injecting PRP into vascular areas since it is patient's own blood product. It can be applied to any areas such as acne/scars on the face, sunspots, wrinkles where rejuvenation is desired. Injection techniques may diverge, your doctor will choose the best application method for you.

As far as needle gauge is concerned when applying PRP to the face, we can give an answer that the injection can be performed intradermally/subdermally with a 30 G needle. This needle diameter is a very thin and reduces the injection impact to a size that is almost not even felt. Length of Needle can be selected between 4-13 mm to be applied on the face. Tunneling technique or fanning technique for nasolabial sulcus/folds and periocular wrinkles are applied by laser or microneedling topically.

Before the PRP application is applied to the face, the area can be anesthetized by applying local anesthetic cream. This process minimizes the injection sensation. Moreover, the needles used for treatment today are micro-sized needles, the PRP process on the face is extremely comfortable.

As far as the duration of PRP treatment sessions for face, can be stated as follows: The determining factors during the selection of the session durations in PRP applications are: which area and for what reason, the degree of patient complaint, and the severity of the problem in the region. Session intervals can be chosen between 2 to 4 weeks. The number of sessions is increased according to the evolution in that relevant region or it can be found sufficient. 4 sessions at 2-week intervals can be considered as base treatment protocol for the face. After that, a single dose repeated every 6 months is recommended. The skin looks more glittery, more lively, and younger. For effective results, use of Aspirin and NSAID should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to the treatment and cigarette-alcohol intake should be stopped. These factors are decisive in terms of the amount of regenerative effect after injection.

After the PRP application to the face, the treatment area should not be touched. Similarly, no bath for 24 hours and swimming should be allowed for 1 week. You should not be exposed to the sun on the day of the application. After the application, the products recommended by the physician should be used, and if an unexpected effect arises, you should consult your physician right away.