We are all after perfect skin and acne of any kind is super annoying, right? Yes, breakouts are a very normal, albeit annoying part of life for virtually anyone with a face, but they’re not always a wanted caller. Remedying acne can be an infuriating process, especially when you’re left with discoloration and scarring long after the pimple is gone.
If you have ever suffered moderate to severe acne you may have acne scars. Acne scars can appear on the skin as discolouration, raised or indented pit like marks. Whilst you can cover then up with some make up, it’s the clean mark free face that we all desire.
When acne occurs, it damages the skin and the tissue underneath. As the acne clears, the body tries to repair the skin by producing collagen – if the body produces too much or too little collagen this is when a scar appears. These scars are commonly found on the chest, back and face and can be made allot worse by scratching or picking the skin. Not all acne scarring treatments are the same and we look at one of our most favourite treatments for acne scarring is PRP and PRF treatments.
PRP and PRF injections can be used for acne scars. It’s a simple procedure that stimulates the repair of collagen and elastin to plumps up the skin and aids in erasing scars. The results from a PRF and PRP treatment continue over time. Patients report noticing the most visible results 6 months after their initial treatment.
What is PRP and PRF?
PRP is the shortened name for platelet-rich plasma. PRP uses the power of growth factors from your own blood to rejuvenate and correct the skin. It is designed to promote healing when injected into the body. It is a walk in and our procedure that can be done in your lunchtime.
PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) is the next generation version of PRP, said to give longer lasting results. The difference with PRF is, no anticoagulant is used when the blood is spun. PRF gives better and longer lasting results than PRP by releasing more growth factors over time which continues to stimulate collagen and elastin after the procedure.
Usually, PRP and PRF therapy is used at a site where the scarring occurred. The platelets found in our blood perform a lot of helpful tasks. They stimulate the regrowth of collagen and elastin which are the building blocks of young and healthy skin; and because they help boost collagen, can also be a treatment used for improving overall skin texture and tone.
PRP and PRF can be particularly good for people who have acne scarring or hyper-pigmentation. Both also reduce the possibility of side effects, such as skin dryness. PRP and PRF treatments are also a great add-on therapy to laser acne scar treatments.
How is a PRP done?
PRP Treatment and the next generation PRF Treatments are done by injecting blood back into your skin, causing the body to naturally begin a healing process that aids in reducing acne scars and accelerates the production of collagen and elastin. PRP treatment involves taking your own blood and spinning it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. These activated platelets are then injected directly into skin.
How long does PRP last?
The results of PRP and PRF treatments are most noticeable after a few weeks and the results of treatments for both face and hair treatments can last for 1 or 2 years at a time.
The first to offer PRF treatments in Australia is Hair Skin Science Clinic. Prices start at a very reasonable $350.
