PRP therapy is a regenerative procedure that rejuvenates skin, encourages healing, and stimulates the synthesis of collagen using the patient's blood platelets.
Reality TV star Larsa Pippen has drawn attention to a popular cosmetic procedure after claiming her swollen face was the result of an allergic reaction to Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy.
Pippen, 51, addressed her dramatic appearance in an Instagram comment to Dr. Mai Kaga, saying, “Honey, I had PRP and had an allergic reaction, so chill out.” She doubled down in her Instagram Stories, telling followers her face was “coming down” from the treatment and urging critics to “calm down.”
PRP therapy is a regenerative procedure that rejuvenates skin, encourages healing, and stimulates the synthesis of collagen using the patient's blood platelets.
PRP has become well-liked for treating hair loss, minimizing fine lines, and enhancing skin texture. Sports medicine also uses it to aid in the healing of injuries.
Medical experts emphasize that PRP uses the patient’s cells, making allergic reactions extremely rare. Dr. Kaga, who engaged with Pippen online, said, “You simply will not find allergies to your blood cells all that common.”
She added that while swelling, redness, and mild discomfort can occur after PRP, severe or long-lasting puffiness is uncommon.
Kaga clarified that her original post was not aimed solely at Pippen but served as a cautionary message. “The post was not about Larsa, but about cautioning the current and future generations about being over-treated and overfilled,” she explained.
She warned that excessive cosmetic enhancements can overshadow natural beauty and create an artificial appearance over time.
To preserve the natural equilibrium of the face, dermatologists advise seeking advice from a trained professional and refraining from over-treating.
Despite Pippen’s explanation, many Bravo fans remain skeptical. One social media user wrote, “Wait…is she trying to say she’s allergic to her platelets?? That came from her blood? Wild choice.”
Another added sarcastically, “So is she constantly reacting to Miami?!?”
Pippen’s cosmetic history includes admitting to nose, lip, and breast enhancements but denying a Brazilian butt lift. Her latest claim has now shifted public attention to PRP, not just as a celebrity beauty tool, but as a medical treatment with both benefits and limitations.
While PRP is generally safe, her case serves as a reminder: cosmetic treatments should be approached with caution, realistic expectations, and guidance from certified professionals.
