With its wide applications in treating injuries and chronic conditions, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) autologous injections have been officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of Vietnam as a legal medical technique under Circular No. 23/2024/TT-BYT. This milestone not only establishes a legal framework to standardize PRP implementation across the healthcare system but also creates great opportunities for hospitals, clinics, doctors, and medical equipment suppliers to invest methodically and provide a modern, effective, and safe treatment solution for patients in Vietnam.
1. What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and How Does It Work?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous biological product extracted from the patient’s own blood. It contains a higher concentration of platelets than normal, helping to accelerate the healing of damaged tissues thanks to growth factors present in platelets. Key growth factors in PRP include:
2. PRP Application Worldwide and in Vietnam
Globally, PRP has been successfully applied in various medical fields such as maxillofacial surgery, cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmology, and especially in treating musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in professional sports. Many famous athletes have used PRP to shorten recovery time after injury, which has increased the popularity of this technique.
In Vietnam, PRP is emerging as a new trend in musculoskeletal treatment and rehabilitation, especially within major hospitals and sports medicine centers. With advancements in technology and equipment, PRP extraction has become increasingly safe and effective, offering new hope in treating chronic conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries.
PRP is also being widely adopted in dermatology and aesthetics for hair loss treatment, acne scar repair, skin rejuvenation, and improving aging skin. With its ability to stimulate collagen production and tissue regeneration, PRP delivers visible results without invasive procedures. Many dermatology clinics, aesthetic centers, and high-tech beauty facilities now use PRP as a safe, autologous, and long-lasting solution, especially favored in non-surgical beauty trends.
3. How Has PRP Been Officially Recognized by the Ministry of Health?
On December 31, 2024, the Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 23/2024/TT-BYT, stipulating the official List of Medical Examination and Treatment Techniques to be uniformly applied across the healthcare system in Vietnam, effective from January 1, 2025.
This important legal document standardizes medical techniques, officially recognizing PRP as a legal treatment method in Vietnam. As a result, PRP is no longer considered a “new, pilot” technique or in a legal grey area but has been officially approved by the highest health authority in Vietnam with a clear technical code.
View details: Circular No. 23/2024/TT-BYT
The inclusion of PRP in the Ministry of Health’s technical list is not only an official legal recognition but also reflects the high evaluation of its safety, effectiveness, and minimally invasive nature in treatment.
This step provides hospitals and clinics with a strong foundation to invest in equipment, professional training, and standardized procedures, opening more opportunities for patients to access advanced treatments while supporting doctors in community healthcare.
Conclusion
With a clear legal framework and broad application potential, PRP is becoming a preferred treatment choice for many doctors and healthcare facilities. However, to ensure treatment effectiveness and patient safety, choosing PRP extraction kits that meet medical standards is critical. High-quality PRP kits with full certifications are increasingly valued, not only for optimizing the extraction process but also for ensuring confidence in clinical practice.
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