Platelet Rich Plasma | Dr Malone Facial Plastic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Benefits?

Here are some of the benefits of platelet rich plasma in La Jolla:

Use your body’s own biologically active agents to jump start skin improvement.
Notice smoother texture of your skin
Smooth unwanted wrinkles, pits, or other scars

Am I a Candidate for Platelet Rich Plasma?

Platelet Rich Plasma in San Diego is a very powerful tool in improving skin in patients of all ages. It is also a completely natural and holistic treatment because it is derived from your own body’s growth factors and cellular repair mechanisms. Dr. Malone’s patients choose PRP to prevent signs of aging and to reverse damage or irregularities that already exist in the skin. Dr. Malone recommends a series of treatments to have the most powerful effect.

What Are the Risks?

There usually are not any adverse reactions to the injections since injecting PRP involves using your own platelets. However, you can experience bleeding, irritation or pain in the injection site.

What is the Recovery Like?

You may feel some mild tenderness for a few days after your treatment in La Jolla. You can rest for a few days but it is up to you and how you feel. It is not necessary to do so. Most people resume their normal activities shortly after a PRP injection.

What to Expect in a Consultation

During your consultation with Dr. Malone, she will evaluate your skin and make a recommendation on how best to reach your goal and get the desired outcome. She will discuss the impact of platelet rich plasma treatment in La Jolla for you.

Improve complexion
Smooth fine lines and wrinkles
Improve tone of skin
Creates smoother texture of your skin

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Procedure of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is a dense concentrate of your body’s own biologically active growth factors, peptides and plasma that are harvested in our laboratory from one simple blood sample taken from you. The resulting serum is applied to your skin in a concentrated fashion through either micro pores or deeper through direct targeted injection treatment for areas with deeper underlying skin damage. The biological factors in this concentrated serum are found in the body to stimulate the body’s own stem cells and aid in the repair of damaged tissues. PRP treatments aim to decrease inflammatory processes of the skin and initiate skin repair through cellular renewal.

Platelet rich plasma is one of the most powerful tools available because it provides natural and holistic reversal of skin damage while boosting healthy skin regeneration.

PRP is Used to Treat:

Fine lines
Wrinkles
Scars (acne or other traumatic scars)
Hyperpigmentation
Stretch Marks
Rough skin texture
Hair Loss

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Dr. Malone’s Philosophy

Dr. Malone’s treatments in La Jolla are highly individualized, customized for you and address your specific concerns and needs. We aim to let your refreshed appearance reflect the youthful energy that you feel on the inside. Most importantly, Dr. Malone’s aesthetic is seamless without ever drawing unwanted attention. She provides the subtle refresher that a good night’s rest no longer produces. Dr. Malone’s aesthetic is a natural, soft and balanced letting you to always put your best face forward.

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