Enriched Plasmas: Concepts and Processing

Abstract

The increase in life expectancy in the population makes necessary to search for safe and affordable treatments, which improve the quality of life and help to slow down the aging process. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), as a restorative and autologous treatment, achieves rejuvenating effects, with the application of minimal amounts of blood plasma into the skin, and restores normal metabolism, and cutaneous functions deteriorated over the years, by biological activation of skin cells. Among the many biological materials which are available today, the use of blood plasma has attracted a special interest. Nevertheless, as it was initially considered a minor therapeutic option against cell autotransplant from other tissues, its knowledge and development has been slow [1].