Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a natural substance created from your own blood. It is valuable in the facial aesthetic setting because it contains important growth factors that help stimulate the regeneration and rejuvenation of your skin. Generally, in combination with microneedling, we use PRP therapy in Waterloo, Ontario, for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles or scars in the face, hands, and neck, and to generate a thicker, more elastic and youthful appearing skin. Why platelets? Platelets are key because platelets are rich in a variety of growth factors that respond to tissue injury, such as microneedling, and initiate and … Continue reading »