Healing of hard-to-heal wounds
Healing of hard-to-heal wounds is a process that requires constant involvement and care from an aesthetic medicine doctor. In each case, a consultation is necessary to select the appropriate method depending on the type of wound. We use laser treatments, pericyte transplantation procedures with platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich plasma compresses. Moreover, in some cases, the use of appropriate ointments and the use of hyaluronic acids.
Aesthetic medicine offers a number of treatments that can be helpful in healing hard-to-heal wounds. These are treatments that stimulate the regenerative processes of the skin and tissues, as well as improve blood supply and nourishment of the wound.
The most popular aesthetic medicine treatments used in the treatment of hard-to-heal wounds include:
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) – the procedure involves taking blood from the patient. Then centrifuging it to isolate the plasma rich in platelets. Platelets contain growth factors that stimulate tissue repair processes. Platelet-rich plasma can be administered into the wound as an injection or compress.
- Laser therapy – low-energy lasers can be used to stimulate the wound healing process. Lasers work by increasing blood supply and nourishment to tissues, as well as by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.
- Hyaluronic acid – hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the skin, which is responsible for its hydration and firmness. Hyaluronic acid can be used to fill skin defects, as well as to improve blood supply and nourishment to the wound.
Depending on the type of wound and its severity, an aesthetic medicine doctor may suggest the use of one or more of these treatments.
Platelet-rich plasma
Platelet-rich plasma is one of the most effective treatments used to treat difficult-to-heal wounds. It contains growth factors that stimulate tissue repair processes. Platelet-rich plasma can also be applied to the wound in the form of an injection or compress.
PRP injections
A few punctures are made in the wound site, through which platelet-rich plasma is administered. The procedure takes about 30 minutes.
PRP compresses
PRP compresses are made of gauze soaked in platelet-rich plasma. They are applied to the wound and left for several hours or overnight. The procedure can be repeated several times a week.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is a non-invasive procedure that does not require anesthesia. Low-energy lasers work by increasing blood flow and tissue nourishment, as well as by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.
Healing difficult-to-heal wounds – Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is used in aesthetic medicine to fill skin defects, as well as to improve its hydration and firmness. What’s more, it can be used to fill in skin defects around the wound, which improves its appearance and reduces the risk of infection.
Healing difficult-to-heal wounds – Other treatments
Other aesthetic medicine treatments can also be used to treat difficult-to-heal wounds, such as:
- Mesotherapy – mesotherapy involves injecting active substances into the dermis. These substances can stimulate regenerative processes in tissues.
- Carboxytherapy – carboxytherapy involves the administration of carbon dioxide under the skin. Carbon dioxide improves blood supply and nourishment of tissues, and also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy – hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen under elevated pressure. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves blood supply and nourishment of tissues, and also stimulates repair processes in tissues.