Laser therapy and regenerative medicine
PRP and skin laser in Lugano
Platelet-rich plasma from the patient's own blood, then laser irradiation, for skin rejuvenation in Lugano. The laser follows the injection. In systematic reviews the effects on ageing skin are usually modest; how long they last is still unclear.
- Autologous PRP from 8–30 ml of blood, prepared by centrifugation
- The laser is added to the injection, as on the PRP page and on the regenerative medicine page
- Indication, protocol and timing are defined at the specialist visit
How PRP and laser are combined
Draw and preparation
After a draw of 8–30 ml with special tubes, platelet-rich plasma is prepared by centrifugation. Platelets contain growth factors and cytokines that stimulate cell reproduction, angiogenesis and connective-tissue formation.
Injection
PRP is injected into the tissue to be treated. Only autologous cells from the patient's own blood are used: it is not a synthetic filler.
Laser after the injection
Laser irradiation is added to the injections to support their regenerative effect. The laser treatment follows the plasma injection.
What the reviews say
A systematic review of PRP for skin ageing describes a usually modest benefit for appearance and texture, with patient satisfaction; how long the effects last is not known. A second review of PRP and PRF in facial rejuvenation confirms that picture, with heterogeneous evidence.
When we offer it
Facial skin
Skin rejuvenation: the reviews typically report a modest improvement in appearance, texture and lines, not a filler effect.
Scars and hair
The practice also lists cutaneous PRP for scars and to help with hair loss, always after an individual assessment.
Other indications
Osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, tendon, ligament and muscle injuries and cartilage damage: those indications sit on the PRP page, not here.
Side effects
The systematic reviews reported no serious adverse events. As with any injection there may be pain, redness, swelling or a small bruise in the treated area, usually short-lived. This is not a treatment without side effects.
Frequently asked questions
Is skin PRP the same as joint PRP?
The draw and centrifugation are the same (8–30 ml of blood). Here the target is the skin; for joints, tendons and cartilage see the PRP page.
Is it painful?
The injection can sting; an anaesthetic cream is used if needed. Afterwards there may be redness, swelling or a small bruise, usually short-lived.
Do the results last?
The reviews do not establish how long the benefit lasts. Protocol and follow-up are defined at the visit, case by case.
Is it covered by insurance?
The practice is RME certified and, in Ticino, bills complementary insurers: with complementary insurance, under certain conditions, the treatment can be reimbursed. Patients with basic insurance only receive a clear cost estimate at the visit and pay directly.
Scientific sources
- Maisel-Campbell AL, et al. A systematic review of the safety and effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for skin aging. Arch Dermatol Res. 2020;312:301–315. doi:10.1007/s00403-019-01999-6
- Qin N, et al. Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Facial Rejuvenation. Ann Plast Surg. 2025;94(4S Suppl 2):S376–S389. doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000004267
Related treatments
This therapy is part of Laser therapy and Regenerative medicine.
Not sure which treatment is right for you?
For musculoskeletal pain the practice follows several routes, often combined. The specialist visit, with ultrasound when needed, clarifies which one is indicated in your case.
Rheumatology
Diagnosis and treatment plan: the first visit when the pain is in the joints, back or tendons.
Acupuncture
Needles, needle-free laser or ear acupuncture, performed by a specialist physician.
Interventional pain therapy
Ultrasound-guided injections of joints and soft tissues, with hyaluronic acid or PRP when indicated.
PRP for joints and tendons
Plasma prepared from the patient's own blood and injected into tendons and joints.
The information on this page is for general information only and does not replace medical advice. The indication, expected benefits and risks of every treatment are assessed individually during the specialist consultation.
Let's assess PRP and laser together
Indication, protocol and timing are defined after the specialist consultation.
We accept referrals and second-opinion requests from your physician, via HIN. dr.djordjevic@hin.ch
How to reach us
In Lugano, a short walk from USI and EOC
The practice is centrally located in Italian-speaking Switzerland, also reachable from Mendrisio, Bellinzona, Locarno and Chiasso, and is easy to reach from Italy, Milan, Como, Varese and Lombardy by car and by train.
By car: the practice's own car park is right in front. By public transport: a short walk from USI.
Address
Via Alessandro Volta 1
6900 Lugano
Opening hours
Monday and Wednesday 08:00–16:30
Friday 08:00–13:30