Edmonton, AB -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/07/2016 -- Aesthetic treatments based around Platelet Rich Plasma continue to be developed. PRP has been used in sports medicine and other surgical specialties for many years, but it has only been the last 5 years or so that it has been considered within cosmetic surgery procedures. There are many benefits to patients from treatments based around PRP. Importantly, it is natural and safe. Products from a patient's own blood are extracted, activated and then re-injected into a specific area of their body to promote healing, and particularly rejuvenation & regeneration.

This week (06Jun16) on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today, show host Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka talks with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr Charles Crutchfield, from his practice in Eagan, Minneapolis. Both doctors have been using platelet rich plasma within their practices for several years, and are passionate about providing a high quality, ethical and safety conscious practice, and educating potential patients and the general public about cosmetic surgery procedures and how to choose a cosmetic doctor.

This in-depth interview contains two separate parts. In the first 8 minutes, Dr Crutchfield and Dr Lycka talk about Doctors For The Practice Of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Medicine, a society they have been involved with as founding members.

The remaining 15 minutes of the interview focuses upon the latest cosmetic surgery treatments using Platelet Rich Plasma. The two doctors explain its history and uses in cosmetic surgery. They both find it very effective for treating the dark circles that develop under the eyes. They also discuss how it can be used to rejuvenate skin, necks and hands. Dr Crutchfield highlights the success he has been having recently with using PRP to treat Melasma. Finally, Dr Lycka & Dr Crutchfield talk through their experience using PRP to treat forms of hair loss, including alopecia areata.

About Dr Barry Lycka
Barry A. S. Lycka, Edmonton based Cosmetic Dermatologist, is one of North America's foremost authorities on cosmetic surgery, skin cancer surgery, reconstructive surgery and laser surgery of the skin. He broadcasts the Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today internet talk radio show on webtalkradio.net as an un-biased and detailed source of credible information on cosmetic surgery. He interviews world-leading experts, gets the inside story on the controversial aspects of cosmetic surgery and uncovers & explains new techniques and products. The show continues to grow in popularity with over 7000 downloads a week being made.

For further information on this series or any other questions relating to Cosmetic Dermatology, Dr Lycka can be contacted via his website barrylyckamd.com or by telephone at his Edmonton office 780-425-1212.