Are you constantly checking the appearance of your eyes in the mirror? Do you often think you look more tired than you are?
With age, the area underneath your eyes loses volume, and the thin skin in this area is the most susceptible to collagen loss. Throw in some genetics and unprotected sun exposure, and you have the perfect recipe for eye bags that are here to stay!
Fortunately, our experts at me.losangeles aesthetics in West Hollywood, California, know how to make even the most stubborn under-eye bags go away with an all-natural, effective treatment: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.
Read on to find out how these injections work and what you can expect to see after a few treatments.
PRP treatment consists of drawing blood and separating the blood components in a centrifuge. Your own blood is your body’s defense mechanism against damage. Each time tissue is damaged, growth factors and white blood cells are transported to the area to ensure the tissue is safe from bacteria, viruses, or mechanical damage.
Our experts use a centrifuge to concentrate these beneficial factors in platelet-rich plasma, which is then injected into your problem area, delivering the healing components in a much more concentrated dose and exactly where they’re needed.
Because the treatment uses your own blood, there’s no risk of allergic reactions or intolerances to the ingredients, as there would be with other treatments.
When injected under your skin, platelet-rich plasma reduces local inflammation and encourages the production of new collagen in the area, lifting your skin and enhancing its brightness from the inside out. In addition, the area experiences improved blood circulation, which promotes healthy tissue functioning.
Because these injections enable your body to produce more collagen, the improvements occur gradually and may become noticeable about a month after treatment. Once the tissues are rejuvenated, the results are there to stay, and they look completely natural, since no foreign substances are injected.
If you’re looking for a minimally invasive way to use your body’s own healing mechanisms to rejuvenate your under-eye area, PRP might be the fit for you. The best candidates for PRP are in overall good health and haven’t had any treatments that include blood thinners, as blood thinners reduce the platelet count in your blood and make the treatment less effective.
Want to find out if you’re a good candidate? Contact us today to schedule a consultation by calling our office or booking an appointment online.
In addition to PRP, our providers offer a wide variety of cosmetic solutions, including dermal fillers, Botox, chemical peels, microneedling, and many other highly requested treatments.