Many women would like to improve the appearance of their breasts but are not ready for implants or surgery. Others simply want a subtle, natural enhancement that refreshes their appearance without the downtime of an operation.
One of the newest regenerative approaches is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a treatment that uses your body’s own healing cells to improve skin quality and support tissue rejuvenation.
While PRP is not a replacement for breast implants or a surgical breast lift, it may be an excellent option for women seeking a modest, natural improvement in breast appearance.
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What Is PRP?
PRP begins with a small sample of your own blood.
The blood is processed in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and natural growth factors. These growth factors are then carefully injected into selected areas of the breast.
PRP has been used in many areas of medicine because it contains proteins that help support the body’s natural healing process.
Over time, PRP may stimulate:
- New collagen production
- New blood vessel formation
- Improved skin quality
- Healthier tissue
Because the treatment uses your own blood, there is no risk of an allergic reaction to the PRP itself.
What Can PRP Improve?
Patients often ask if PRP can increase breast size.
The answer is that PRP is not intended to create the dramatic volume achieved with breast implants.
Instead, many women seek PRP to improve:
- Skin texture
- Skin tone
- Cleavage appearance
- Mild volume loss
- Fine lines and crepey skin
- Overall breast rejuvenation