PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

You can opt for a topical numbing cream that we apply around 40 minutes before treatment to minimise discomfort.

The nurse will collect your blood through a vein on your arm, which is spun in a centrifuge. This filtration system separates the red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma.

Following this, the nurse will then re-inject the platelet-rich plasma with a series of micro-injections into the treatment areas at varying depths, with different needle tips. The treatment works very well for facial rejuvenation, but PRP can also treat an ageing neck and décolletage. It’s very effective for reducing wrinkles and improving texture in delicate areas where the skin is particularly fragile or thin like around the eyes or on the neck and chest.

A final syringe of the platelet-rich plasma is spread over the surface of the complexion like a serum for optimal absorption.

Most patients can benefit from PRP therapy as it’s a generally rejuvenating treatment and works well for acne scars, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and improving overall texture and tone. Some of the PRP uses include:

SUN DAMAGE

In an innovative treatment approach, we combine both PRP and iPixel to brighten the complexion and reduce pigmentation to improve your skin tone and texture.

LINES AND WRINKLES

Due to the influx of growth properties, PRP can boost collagen and elastin production to soften fine lines and firm the skin.

HAIR LOSS

Through using the patient’s blood cells, Platelet-rich plasma therapy can normalise hair loss and encourage hair growth.

DULL SKIN

The injectable treatment boosts blood supply and aids cell turnover to regenerate the skin for a smoother and brighter surface.

ACNE SCARRING

The healing properties of platelet-rich plasma therapy and its ability to promote collagen production make it beneficial for treating atrophic acne scars.

You should expect to see immediate results, but we recommend maintenance sessions to benefit from optimal results.

PRP takes approximately 30 minutes – 1 hour.

• Sensitivity
• Flaking
• Swelling

Through PRP therapy, we will collect proteins, platelets, and red blood cells. When we inject the skin (or damage the skin in any other way), it triggers the body’s damage control processes that cause an influx of growth factors to repair and treat the area. By concentrating platelets and re-injecting them, you can expect to see up to five times the amount of growth factors in comparison.

The platelet-rich fibrin matrix amplifies the healing processes and helps to control inflammation, speed up the regeneration of skin tissues and boost collagen production for better quality skin.
The overall result is a plumper, smoother and rejuvenated complexion.

We recommend you have three or more treatments to see the best results.

Treatments should be every 4-6 treatments, with yearly maintenance sessions following the treatment course.

Most patients do not experience pain during the treatment as we apply a topical numbing cream.

As the treatment involves hundreds of micro-injections, you may see pinpricks of blood following the treatment. Your face is likely to be red and swollen too, which should resolve throughout the day. Following PRP, you may be a little sensitive and itchy and may peel or flake.