PRP Facial RegenerationBio-Facelift

Co-management Program

Integrative Health SolutionsDr. Bronner Handwerger8950 Villa La Jolla Drive #A107La Jolla, CA 92037858-254-5433

Dr. Bronner Handwerger

• Dr. Bronner Handwerger NMD is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. He is licensed by the state of California as a primary care doctor, and is an expert in the field of Preventive and Integrative Medicine. His patients affectionately call him "DocBron"

What Is PRP

• Source of concentrated platelets and growth factors present in blood

• Platelets – Assist In Clotting – Release Growth Factors– Stimulate Cells To

Regenerate New Tissue

PRP Procedure • A Photograph of the skin is taken

to assist the follow-up and grading of the improvement

• 60mL of Blood is collected and placed into a centrifuge to concentrate the growth factors and platelets

• The plasma is drawn up into a syringe and activated with calcium chloride– This stimulates natural growth factor

release from the platelets in the plasma

• About 10mL is obtained and used for the PRP procedure

PRP Procedure

• The blood used is the patients own– Because your plasma

(autologous) is used, there is no danger or disease transmission, anaphylaxis or neoplasia

• All blood drawing materials, needles and syringes are sterile singe use only

PRP Procedure

• Anesthetic cream is applied to the patients face to minimize discomfort

• PRP is injected and or applied with a microfractional needling device that works to deliver the PRP to deeper tissues.

PRP Procedure

• Target Areas– Forehead – Peri-Orbital Region – Cheeks– Chin– Neck– Dorsum of Hands

• Procedure is relatively painless

• Process take approximately 1 hour

PRP Procedure

• Dermapen – Microfractional Needling

Device – FDA Approved – PRP Topically Applied To

Face Combined With Hyaluronic acid Serum

PRP Procedure

• Peptide Aqua Gel Mask– Instantly Hydrates, plumps

and relieves dry, stressed skin with cooling Stemcell and Polypeptide that reduces redness and puffiness

• Contains– Acetyl Hexapeptide-8– Hydrolyzed Collagen– Plant Derived Stemcell

Extracts– Sodium Hyaluronate

PRP Procedure • Side Effects

– Minimal: mild swelling, bruising and redness for 12-24 hours.

– Mild: Some patients may feel faint. A bruise at the venipuncture site may be visible for 2-3 days

– Sever: Low Morbidity Procedure. Anytime the skin is punctured infection is a risk but infections are a rare complication with PRP due to the antimicrobial factors present in the PRP.

Almost no down time No need for

hospitalization Anaphylaxis does not

occur

PRP Procedure

• EXCLUSION CRITERIA– Persons with skin diseases

(SLE, porphyria, allergies) – Cancer– Chemotherapy – Sever Metabolic and

systemic discorders – Abnormal platelet

function (blood disorders)– Anti-coagulation therapy– Underlying Sepsis

EXPECTATIONS FOR PRP• Results may be visible as early as 3 weeks and improve

gradually over ensuing months with improvement in texture and tone.

• Cosmeceutical and Light therapies can enhance the results.• Advanced wrinkling cannot be reversed and a minimal

improvement is predictable in persons with alcohol and tobacco abuse.

• Severe scarring may not respond.• Further plasma treatment is also popular and safe. PRP is

effective and well tolerated.• Results can vary with ones own genetic makeup and

health.

PRP Procedure / Post-Care

• Resume normal daily activity the same or next day, based upon how you feel.

• No anti-inflammatory use for 4 weeks post treatment.

• Moisturize frequently• Ice can be applied to tender areas• With Dermapen some peeling can occur

How often can I do PRP Therapy:

• It is recommended initially 2 sessions 6 weeks apart. Patients who have more damage can have 3 to 4 treatments spaced 6 weeks apart.

• For maintenance, 2 – 4 treatments are needed annually depending on age, extent of damage, and sun exposure. Facials can be resumed in 2 weeks.