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Glow Up With the Power of PRP
Houston Platelet-Rich Plasma and PRP With Microneedling at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
Looking for a natural way to rejuvenate your complexion? Or even restore healthy hair growth? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a unique and minimally invasive biostimulatory therapy with several applications in cosmetic procedures.
Platelet-rich plasma is a serum created by isolating powerful growth factors from a small sample of your own red blood cells. From promoting cellular turnover and collagen production to awakening dormant hair follicles, PRP brings holistic benefits that will leave you glowing with confidence. Led by Dr. Ravi Somayazula and Dr. Swapna Gopathi, our expert team of medical professionals can design a safe and effective platelet-rich plasma treatment completely customized to you.
From a Radiant Complexion to Thicker Hair
What is PRP?
Platelet-rich plasma harnesses the power of the healing agents in your own blood to deliver a healthy, glowing complexion—or even to combat thinning hair. PRP is created by centrifuging a small sample of your blood to isolate the powerful growth factors contained within.
Originally developed to promote better healing after muscle injuries and other types of soft tissue injuries, platelet-rich plasma has taken the world of aesthetics by storm, offering a more natural—but powerful—way to turn back the clock on aging cells. This super-charged serum can be injected directly into the skin or applied after microneedling to activate your skin’s healing response. We even offer PRP with radiofrequency (RF) microneedling for next-level benefits.
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What are the benefits of PRP?
Experience a new way to rejuvenate with your personalized platelet-rich plasma treatment plan.
A PRP treatment is minimally invasive. And, because it uses a sample of your own blood, there is a very low risk of allergic reaction or adverse side effects.
PRP for Skin Rejuvenation
Platelet-rich plasma injections or application after microneedling--popularly known as a "vampire facial" due to the use of your own blood--provides visible skin improvement, with results that continue to develop for several months as aging, dull, and damaged skin cells are replaced with new, healthy ones.
- Stimulates collagen production for firmer, more elastic skin.
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles, particularly in areas such as the forehead, around the eyes, and around the mouth.
- Improves skin texture and tone by reducing inflammation and promoting cellular turnover for a healthy all-over glow.
- Treats acne scars and other scars by tissue regeneration.
- Enhances skin hydration for a softer, more supple complexion.
- Reduces hyperpigmentation, such as sunspots, age spots, and melasma, by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing melanin production.
PRP for Hair Growth
Each platelet-rich plasma injection will release growth factors and other bioactive proteins that stimulate the hair follicles, promoting hair growth and increasing hair density. Injecting PRP into areas of thinning hair can lead to thicker, stronger hair strands.
The platelet-rich plasma injection process has been shown to be effective in treating androgenetic alopecia, the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women. It can help slow down hair thinning and promote new hair growth in affected areas. PRP injection therapy can even be used in conjunction with other hair restoration treatments, such as medications (e.g., minoxidil, finasteride) or hair transplant surgery, to optimize your results and improve overall hair density and quality.
Designed for You
Your PRP Consultation
If you are curious about how PRP injections can help you achieve your aesthetic goals, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gopathi. We pride ourselves on spending ample time on patient education, ensuring that any treatment you pursue is an excellent fit for you.
Common skin concerns like fine lines, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation can be visibly reduced, while collagen production promotes a firmer, more elastic complexion. PRP injections can even help fade stretch marks on the body. Individuals experiencing hair loss can also benefit from PRP’s effect on the hair follicles, enjoying progressive, natural hair growth. We think you will be very satisfied with the results of this innovative treatment—call our friendly office team or complete our online form to schedule your consultation today.
Safe, Effective, and Powerful
Your PRP Procedure
We specialize in several PRP treatment modalities, giving you plenty of flexibility in choosing an approach that suits your goals and preferences. The first step is a blood draw to collect the sample from which your growth-factor-rich PRP will be created using a centrifuge to separate the blood’s components. Once your PRP serum is created, it can either be administered via a series of injections or applied as a topical treatment following microneedling or RF microneedling when the skin is primed to absorb its rich proteins and growth factors.
PRP Injections
Want to regrow hair with your body’s own biological mechanisms? In recent years, PRP injections have gained renown for their ability to stimulate natural hair growth in areas of thinning hair. Using a fine-gauge needle or a microneedling device, the PRP is introduced directly into the scalp, targeting areas affected by hair thinning or hair loss. PRP injections can also be used to treat key areas of your skin for targeted rejuvenation. Several scientific studies have demonstrated a visible increase in hair growth and follicle thickness through platelet-rich plasma therapy. Let us help you with a personalized treatment plan to restore your most vibrant aesthetic.
PRP With Microneedling
Microneedling is a collagen-induction method used for skin rejuvenation as well as hair growth. The microneedling device is equipped with a grouping of super-fine needles that create tiny micro-injuries in the skin. This kicks off a wound-healing process to promote tissue repair and response, promoting cellular turnover to fade skin concerns and collagen production to restore elasticity and firmness. You can boost the results of a microneedling session with the topical application of platelet-rich plasma following treatment. The channels created by the microneedles prime the skin to deeply absorb your personalized PRP formula for synergistic benefits.
PRP With RF Microneedling
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy combined with radiofrequency (RF) microneedling forms a powerful synergy. RF microneedling involves the use of tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production while also delivering RF energy to deeper layers of the skin. When PRP is applied topically or injected into the treated area before, during, or after RF microneedling, it amplifies the regenerative process by delivering a high concentration of growth factors and cytokines directly to the micro-injured sites. This accelerates tissue repair, boosts collagen synthesis, and promotes faster healing, leading to enhanced skin rejuvenation and hair growth results.
Harness Your Healing Powers
PRP Recovery and Aftercare
One of the benefits of PRP therapy is its minimally invasive nature, which facilitates a relatively easy recovery.
The main side effects are localized and include mild swelling, redness, soreness, or bruising in the treatment area. The side effects are similar when PRP is performed with microneedling or RF microneedling. Dr. Ravi will provide aftercare instructions to ensure the best healing and results. It’s important to protect the treatment area from the sun, avoid excessive heat, and skip strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours after platelet-rich plasma treatment.
The Foundation of Healthy Skin
PRP Results
Visible improvements typically begin to manifest within a few weeks following treatment, with optimal results appearing gradually over several months as the skin continues to regenerate. Similarly, individuals seeking hair growth enhancement can anticipate an increase in hair density and thickness as PRP stimulates hair follicles, prolonging the growth phase and reducing hair loss. While noticeable improvements may take a few months to become evident, patients tend to be pleasantly surprised and highly satisfied with the results of PRP treatments.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Frequently Asked Questions
The first step of a PRP treatment is a blood draw, similar to routine lab work performed at the doctor’s office. The blood sample is placed in a centrifuge to separate out a high concentration of platelets, along with some white blood cells and growth factors. The resulting solution is then administered via injections or as a topical serum following microneedling.
Because platelet-rich plasma is made from your own blood sample, it comes with a very low risk of side effects or allergic reactions. The most common PRP side effects are localized swelling, bruising, or soreness at the treatment site during early recovery.
Absolutely. PRP makes an excellent complement to microneedling or RF microneedling. When applied as a topical serum after microneedling, the PRP is deeply absorbed into the microscopic channels created by the microneedling device, maximizing the benefits of both treatments.
The timeline for seeing results from PRP treatments can vary. Patience is key, as your body needs time to respond to the growth factors present in the platelet-rich plasma. Typically, a PRP facial will deliver visible benefits within four to six weeks. When PRP is used for hair growth, it may take six to twelve months to enjoy the full outcome of your treatment. A series of treatments spaced several weeks apart is often recommended for maximum benefits. Your Body by Ravi provider will be able to give you an idea of how soon results will become evident from your individual treatment.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a blood component with concentrated platelets and growth factors obtained by centrifuging whole blood. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a fibrin matrix enriched with platelets and leukocytes, created by centrifuging blood without anticoagulants. PRF contains a higher concentration of leukocytes and fibrin compared to PRP, which may influence its regenerative properties. While both have therapeutic applications in various medical fields, PRF is thought to have longer-lasting effects due to its fibrin matrix.
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Meet Dr. Swapna Gopathi
Swapna Gopathi, MD is a highly experienced, board certified anti-aging and cosmetic physician, specializing in rejuvenative medicine. With her guidance, you can rediscover your youthful appearance. Practicing in the Houston-area for close to 10 years, Dr. Gopathi brings her patients innovative and transformative solutions to obtain their desired aesthetic and cosmetic results.
