Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Aesthetic Dermatology
Abstract
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been used in the field of orthopedics since the 1970s for cartilage repair, bone grafting, and musculoskeletal healing. PRP is an autologous blood product composed of an increased concentration of platelets, and is defined as a “drug” by Health Canada.
In the last decade, this treatment modality has emerged in the aesthetic dermatologic therapeutic armamentarium. It has been gaining significant real-world popularity, likely boosted by social media and other forms of media. The purpose of this article is to review PRP in aesthetic dermatology.
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