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Medical Device for the preparation of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma
Areas of
Clinical use
The device is a modular system for the preparation of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), used in regenerative medicine for its ability to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration. Thanks to the concentration of growth factors contained in platelets, PRP is applied in various fields:
Aesthetic medicine
Dentistry
Trichology
Orthopedics
It is an autologous, completely natural product obtained by centrifuging a sample of the patient's venous blood in order to separate the blood components and concentrate the platelets. The treatment involves one or more localized injections in the area of interest.
Mechanism of
Action and Benefits
Platelets, beyond their role in coagulation, are a biological reservoir of growth factors (e.g., PDGF, TGF-β, VEGF), capable of:fields:
PRP enhances the body's natural healing response by providing a higher concentration of platelets than normally found in blood.
PRP
Preparation Phases
The sample is centrifuged using a device optimized for PRP. This yields three layers:
PPP – Platelet Poor Plasma;
PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma;
Red blood cells.
PPP is removed and discarded. PRP is isolated and mixed with a platelet activator before application.
Procedure
The procedure varies depending on the treatment's purpose and application area. PRP is generally administered minimally invasively to the target area. A cycle of sessions is performed at different intervals to induce and maintain long-term stimulation.
Applications and
Effectiveness
PRP has many medical applications, with results that vary from patient to patient. While it's widely used in regenerative and plastic surgery, other promising uses include:
Factors influencing treatment effectiveness include:
- Body area being treated;
- Patient's overall health;
- Nature of the injury (acute vs. chronic)
PRP treatment is contraindicated in:
- Blood clotting disorders;
- Acute infectious diseases;
- Hematological cancers.
Side effects are minimal and mainly relate to the administration technique.
