Vocal Fold Regeneration with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

The biological alternative for hoarseness, scarring, and vocal fold atrophy.

Why Does the Voice Lose Its Quality?

For our voice to sound clear, full, and effortless, the vocal folds in the larynx must be extremely flexible. They vibrate several hundred times per second. Beneath the paper-thin surface layer lies a delicate, gel-like tissue (known as Reinke’s space) that acts as a shock absorber, making these vibrations possible in the first place.

This sensitive tissue can be damaged by surgery, inflammation, overuse, or the natural aging process:

• Scarring: The tissue hardens and loses its elasticity.

• Tissue Loss (Atrophying): The vocal folds become thinner and no longer close completely.

• Consequences: The voice sounds hoarse, raspy, or thin. Speaking becomes exhausting and leads to rapid vocal fatigue.

How Does PRP Therapy Work on the Vocal Folds?

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. This treatment harnesses your body’s natural self-healing mechanisms. Blood contains platelets (thrombocytes), which are rich in natural growth factors and signaling proteins.

1. Blood Sample & Preparation: We draw a small amount of blood from your arm. Using a specialized centrifuge, the plasma is separated from other blood components, creating a highly concentrated autologous serum.

2. Targeted Injection: This platelet-rich serum is precisely injected directly into the damaged areas of the vocal fold.

3. Biological Effect: The released growth factors stimulate the formation of new, elastic tissue (collagen and hyaluronic acid), promote blood circulation, and inhibit the formation of rigid scar tissue.

Your Benefits at a Glance

• 100% Biological & Safe: Because only your own blood is used, there is no risk of intolerance or allergic reactions.

• True Regeneration Instead of Just "Filling": Unlike purely synthetic fillers, PRP encourages the tissue to renew itself and vibrate smoothly again.

• Gentle & Outpatient: The procedure takes only a short time and can be performed with minimal discomfort.

• Ideal for Professional Speakers & Singers: Preserves or restores even the finest nuances of mucosal wave vibration.

Indications

• Vocal Fold Scarring (Postoperative / Posttraumatic): Restores vibration dynamics by reducing tissue adhesions.

• Sulcus Vocalis: Provides biological cushioning and elevates the tissue defect.

• Presbyphonia / Vocal Fold Atrophy: Regenerates the extracellular matrix (the natural cushioning between cells) to improve incomplete glottal closure.

• Adjuvant Application: Intraoperative administration following microlaryngoscopic resections (e.g., after removing polyps or lesions) to accelerate re-epithelialization and prevent fibrosis.