Dr Bhavik Shah and Dr Munir Somji explore the effectiveness of PRP in the management of the periocular area
Skin health is of particular interest to clinicians and patients within the field of medical aesthetics as it represents a key marker of ageing. Skin ageing has a dualistic effect on our general health in that it serves as a physical barrier to external factors and has a direct impact on one’s self-esteem, mental status and overall quality of life as a result of its visibility.¹˒² Statistics show that the demand for skin rejuvenation and regenerative treatments continues to grow year on year, encompassing the use of skin boosters (+8%), polynucleotides (+63%), biostimulators (+14%) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP +6%) therapies.³˒⁴ In addition to this, there has been a rise in patients seeking ‘natural’ alternatives to the ‘synthetic’ products on the market, in particular the ability of certain treatments to modulate the body’s own cells to improve both skin and hair conditions.⁵…
