Thanks to Selphyl, there is a whole new approach to treating the effects of aging on the skin. Selphyl is an autologous preparation that is all-natural and very safe. It is prepared on site by a physician who uses the patient’s blood. By rapidly mixing the blood with a chemical catalyst in a centrifuge, the doctor can divide the blood components to utilize only the patient’s fibrin and platelets to form a thick concentrate that can be used in restructuring the face.
The body readily accepts the preparation when it is injected under the skin. As soon as it is injected, it begins to activate new cell grown. Over a period of time, this leads to a strengthening of the collagen inside the support structure. A protein is discharged by the Selphyl that prompts the new cells to grow and spread throughout the specific area that has been treated.
Selphyl is commonly used for facial treatments. However, it can be used on any part of the body that needs to be plumped or defined. It can lessen the appearance of acne scars and improve the nose and mouth areas, which develop lines over time. It can also be used to give a fuller appearance to hollow cheeks and skin divots.
Patients who have blood clotting issues should not use Selphyl, nor should those who are taking blood thinning medications. These include vitamins and herbal treatments, aspirin and other commercially prepared medications. Patients who have any type of infection should not have Selphyl treatments until after the infection has healed.
When a patient goes to see a doctor for a Selphyl treatment, approximately 9cc of blood is drawn from a vein. The blood is then prepared in the centrifuge and treatment can begin as soon as the preparation is ready. The doctor will then inject the preparation into the area to be treated. Some doctors use local anesthetics to make the experience more comfortable for the patients, although the preparation is only injected right under the skin.
Treatment with Selphyl is very easy, and there is relatively no down time involved. Pain medication is Selphyl prescribed and the patient will only experience very light swelling and bruising for the first couple of days after the treatment.