Most people discover platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy through facial rejuvenation, but that’s where many stop exploring its potential. Your concentrated platelets don’t discriminate between facial skin and other areas that benefit from cellular renewal. The growth factors that smooth forehead lines work just as effectively in places you might not expect.
At Modern Gynecology & Reproductive Health in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee, Susan Lacy, MD, FACOG, uses PRP to address concerns that extend well beyond typical cosmetic treatments. Here are five ways PRP therapy rejuvenates beyond your face.
Your scalp responds to PRP the same way your facial skin does. The concentrated growth factors wake up dormant hair follicles and strengthen existing ones. Women experiencing thinning hair due to hormonal changes, stress, or genetics typically see new growth within a few months.
Dr. Lacy injects PRP directly into areas of hair loss or thinning. The platelets release proteins that increase blood flow to hair follicles and extend the growth phase of your hair cycle.
Vaginal dryness, decreased sensitivity, and discomfort during intimacy often stem from reduced blood flow and tissue thinning during menopause and other hormonal changes. PRP addresses these issues by promoting new blood vessel formation and increasing tissue thickness.
The concentrated growth factors from PRP break down rigid scar tissue and promote the formation of new, healthy skin cells. Surgical scars, acne scars, and injury marks all respond to this approach.
Your neck, chest, hands, and arms age just as visibly as your face, but most treatments focus only on facial skin. PRP therapy addresses skin quality wherever you need improvement. The growth factors work the same way on all skin, regardless of location.
You can combine facial PRP with treatments for your décolletage or hands during the same appointment. The concentrated platelets smooth rough texture, reduce age spots, and improve overall skin tone across multiple areas.
Stretch marks often seem permanent, but PRP can fade their appearance quickly. The growth factors in PRP stimulate new collagen production in the damaged dermis, where stretch marks form. This helps restore some of your skin’s original texture and reduces the visible indentations.
Fresh stretch marks respond better than older ones, but even mature stretch marks show improvement with PRP treatments. The concentrated platelets work by increasing blood flow to the area and encouraging the formation of new, healthy skin cells.
Dr. Lacy may recommend combining PRP with Opus® Plasma skin rejuvenation to enhance your results. This combination creates controlled micro-channels in the skin that allow the growth factors to reach deeper layers where stretch marks actually form.
At Modern Gynecology & Reproductive Health, we use PRP to help women feel confident and comfortable in their bodies. Dr. Lacy evaluates your specific concerns and creates a treatment plan that addresses your priorities while maximizing the regenerative benefits of your own platelets.
Contact our Memphis practice at 901-701-1777 or schedule online to learn how PRP therapy can address your concerns beyond just facial rejuvenation.
