The Therapeutic Mechanism of Platelet-Rich Plasma
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) works by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. This innovative treatment harnesses the innate regenerative power of your blood platelets to repair damaged tissues.
Here’s how it works:
1.Platelet Activation
When PRP is injected into the injured area, the concentrated platelets (4-8 times denser than normal blood) become activated and release key growth factors, including:
- PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor)
- VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)
- TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor beta)
- EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)
2.Healing Process Initiation
These growth factors act as biological messengers that:
- Attract stem cells to the injury site
- Stimulate collagen and extracellular matrix production
- Promote new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)
3.Tissue Regeneration
Over time (typically 4-8 weeks):
- Damaged tissues gradually regenerate
- Fibroblasts become more active
- Injured structures (tendons, cartilage, skin) strengthen