Assessment of efficacy of autologous platelet rich plasma in crow’s feet wrinkles

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Author Details : Pavithra Gundappa*, Heera Ramesh, Sachin Somashekhar

Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 301-304

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijced.2024.053

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of autologous platelet rich plasma in the treatment of crow’s feet wrinkles.
Materials and Methods: In a study conducted for 6 months duration, 20 participants were treated with 2 sessions of PRP monthly once. Patients received 1 ml of PRP to each side of crow’s feet and infra orbital area. Study was evaluated by comparing pre and post treatment photographs, subjective satisfaction score, objective clinical assessment and side effects.
Results: A definitive improvement was found in most of the patients. Patient satisfaction score showed grade 3 improvement in 5%, grade 2 in 40%, grade 1 in 50% and no improvement in 5%. Objective clinical assessment showed grade 3 improvement in 5%, grade 2 in 60%, grade 1 in 35%. Good results were observed in objective clinical assessment (p value <0> Conclusion: The present study concludes that PRP therapy is cost effective and safe in treatment of crow’s feet wrinkles.
 

Keywords: Ageing face, Platelet rich plasma, Crow's feet

How to cite : Gundappa P, Ramesh H, Somashekhar S, Assessment of efficacy of autologous platelet rich plasma in crow’s feet wrinkles. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2024;10(3):301-304

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