Is PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy successful for removing stitches scars?

Stitches scars can be of any. There are many types of scars depending on the severity of the injury and if any complications like infection took place. The examples of scars are keloid and hypertrophic scars. Those types of scars are raised scars. Such scars are difficult to remove. However, treatment like PRP, in combination with laser treatment, can make the scars less prominent. Less serious scars following injury or stitching and acne scars can be eradicated. Visit a doctor or an anaesthetist to evaluate your scars. The best intervention to remove your stitches scars, for example, will be discussed after the evaluation. PRP treatment for scars is proven effective to remove many types of scars or make certain severe scars less prominent.

  Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for stitches scars involves the injection of platelets or platelet-rich plasma into the scars. This will stimulate skin cells and collagen production. Stimulation of skin cells and collagen production resulting in new skin production. Platelet is part of our blood. It is one of the vital components of human blood. Centrifugation is a method to separate the subunits of our blood. Following the centrifugation process, platelets are now isolated and ready to be used. One of the uses of platelet-rich plasma is to treat any aesthetic related issues such as skin with scars.

   The following are the advantages of platelet-rich plasma treatment:

• Non-invasive
• A nonsurgical procedure
• No downtime needed after the procedure
• No unwanted reaction such as body rejection as the solution used is the components of patients’ blood

  The disadvantages are:

• Skin swelling
• Skin redness
• Possibility treatment failure (Very low chances)
• Skin itchiness
• Allergy reaction

  Platelets can increase the level of growth factors in our bodies. Growth factors are a group of proteins that play a vital role in initiating and facilitating the healing process of human body parts like an injured tendon or muscle. PRP treatment is still new to the world. The research and data regarding the uses, benefits, side effects and efficacy of this procedure are still increasing every day. The evidence is pointing toward the bright side. The results for this treatment for skin problems are very promising

  The fundamental of PRP treatment is to stimulate cells and tissues growth. This treatment can be used on many body parts other than the skin like muscles and tendons. Stem cells are there within the skin. The introduction of PRP to the skin will stimulate the growth and multiplication of these stem cells. The growth factors will help to repair any destroyed structures of the skin. The repair process will heal and promote the growth of new tissues.

  Other than that, PRP treatment can increase the amount of blood flow to the skin. The final result following all the actions of platelets and growth factors is healthier, flawless, and youthful skin. Platelet-rich plasma treatment for stitches scars uses patients’ blood. So, there is no risk of patients getting any blood-borne diseases. A method known as venipuncture will be conducted to withdraw some blood from patients. The blood is later undergoing centrifugation. Later, platelet-rich plasma is obtained and will be injected beneath the patients’ skin. The procedure is not painful. It will just cause mild discomfort.

   The procedure is painless because only microneedles are used. In one session, you will receive multiple injections. PRP treatment for scars is proven effective to remove many types of scars or make certain severe scars less prominent.