What is PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)?

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is obtained by drawing venous blood, centrifuging and separating it in vitro to produce platelet-rich plasma. The main components of PRP are platelets, leukocytes, and fibrin. Activated platelets release large amounts of growth factors and cytokines, leukocytes have anti-infective functions, and fibrin provides a cellular scaffold. Currently, PRP is increasingly widely used in clinical settings, including orthopedics, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery. In plastic surgery alone, PRP can be used to treat dark circles under the eyes, can be mixed with fat to improve the survival rate of transplanted fat, and can be combined with botulinum toxin for hyaluronic acid injections. With further research into PRP, its clinical applications will continue to grow.