Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that harnesses and amplifies the natural growth factors found in blood cells to support the healing of damaged tissues.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is derived from a person’s own blood. It is a concentration of platelets, a type of blood cell essential for clotting and tissue repair. This platelet-rich plasma is then injected into injured or diseased areas to help accelerate healing.
One key advantage of platelet-rich plasma therapy is its potential to reduce the need for opioids or even over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. In fact, these medications are typically paused during treatment, as PRP enhances the body’s natural inflammatory response for healing.
While PRP may sound like something straight out of a science-fiction novel, some patients are finding that PRP can:
- Reduce wrinkles
- Plump up sagging skin
- Get rid of deep creases
- Improve one’s complexion
- Diminish acne scars
Another perk of platelet-rich plasma therapy: Little to no downtime
The efficacy of certain growth factors in healing various injuries and the concentrations of these growth factors found within PRP are the theoretical basis for the use of PRP in tissue repair. Though not required for the process, the platelets collected in PRP can be activated by the addition of thrombin or calcium chloride, which induces the release of the mentioned factors from alpha granules. The addition of Thrombin or Calcium Chloride is not required as the body’s natural thrombin will activate the cells upon injection. The growth factors and other cytokines present in PRP include:
- Platelet-derived growth factor
- Transforming growth factor beta
- Fibroblast growth factor
- Insulin-like growth factor 1
- Insulin-like growth factor 2
- Vascular endothelial growth factor C
- Interleukin 8
- Keratinocyte growth factor
- Connective tissue growth factor
- Hepatocyte growth factor
- Stromal cell-derived factor 1
- Endostatin
Next MD PRP: Gel Matrix System For Safe & Easy Tailored Treatments
The NextMD PRP System is an FDA Class II cleared device designed to deliver consistent, high-quality PRP with the smallest blood draw and the highest yield. Featuring pharmaceutical-grade, pyrogen-free crystal tubes with integrated anticoagulant, it achieves up to 99% RBC removal and fast, single-spin processing for safe, efficient, and reproducible results—compatible with most centrifuges.
Simple and Efficient
Consistent and Reproducible results
Smallest blood draw with the highest yield of PRP
Fast processing with single-spin centrifugation
Safety & Efficacy
ISO certified, FDA cleared manufacturing
510(k) Class II cleared
Pharmaceutical grade Pyrogen-free Crystal tubes
Integrated anticoagulant
99% removal of RBCs
Customizable
12ml, 22ml & 30ml tube options
Yielding 6ml – 18ml of PRP
2x-8x concentration
Compatible with most centrifuges
Double Spin PRP System for Advanced Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy
The Double Spin PRP System delivers consistently high platelet counts—averaging over 10 billion platelets available per dose—while also concentrating autologous fibrin, proteins, and exosomes. Its efficient capture rate provides higher doses at half the cost, maximizing regenerative potential for better patient results and practice profitability.