The following is a guest post by expert Dr. Jon Rubenstein Imperfections of the body and skin are a serious problem across America. One of the most serious imperfections that face both men and women today is stretch marks, or “striae”. These marks are a form of scarring of the skin. Stretch marks are caused […]
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Used in the Dental Field
Platelet-rich plasma has been proven to be a valuable way to enhance tissue and bone growth for dental implants, making it a valuable resource in the world of dental surgery. After being widely accepted in the world of sports medicine and orthopedic surgery as a reliable treatment option, PRP therapy has proven to be of […]
A Look at PRP With Laser Resurfacing
As a cosmetic and oculoplastic surgeon I tend to focus on the tolerability of aesthetic procedures. Patients desire noticeable results with the least possible downtime. With ablative laser skin resurfacing, those expectations can be difficult to meet. The carbon dioxide laser is the gold standard for skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction and sun damage improvement. Traditionally, […]
Vampire Facelift Using Platelet Rich Plasma
What is PRP? PRP is “Platelet Rich Plasma”, and PRP can be extracted from your blood. Your blood consists of four main constituents: red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and Platelets. If we take a blood sample from you, we can filter out the red cells and white cells from the plasma. Within the […]
Young Hands with Platelet Rich Plasma
The following guest post was written by Dr. Amiya Prasad of Prasad Cosmetic Surgery & Medi-SPA Young hands that are smooth and without lines look great flashing costume jewelry. Even a simple manicure with plain unpainted nails is attractive. But the passage of time and the effects of long term sun exposure take a toll. […]