PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP)

Revitalise your skin or hair with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) facial is a cosmetic treatment that uses your own blood to rejuvenate skin or promote hair growth by stimulating collagen and elastin production, improving texture, and addressing concerns like wrinkles and scars.

FAQs

What is PRP® and what does it do?

A PRP facial involves drawing a small sample of your blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets (which are rich in growth factors), and then micro-injecting the resulting PRP into your skin.
The growth factors in PRP stimulate cell growth and repair, leading to improved skin texture, tone, and reduced appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars.

How can I prepare for my treatment?

5 – 7 Days before treatment
Stop taking supplements that increase bruising and bleeding: Green tea, fish oil, evening primrose oil, garlic, echinacea, st. johns wort, vitamin E

Stop taking medications that increase bruising and bleeding such as Nurofen (ibuprofen), voltaren, naprogesic or aspirin

Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water leading up to and after your procedure.

What are the possible side effects?

There can be minimal swelling/bruising and redness for 12/24hrs
Possible bruise at puncture site which can be visible for a few days
There should be no allergic reactions as the PRP procedure uses the patient’s own blood

Who should not have PRP?

Smokers (the tar from cigarettes inhibits growth)
Drug and heavy alcohol consumers.
Patients that have platelet and clotting disorders.

What should I do after a PRP treatment?

Immediately after PRP injection
Keep your injection site clean, dry, and covered with a band-aid the day of procedure. You may shower at any time. You may experience some localised swelling or bruising at the injection site that may take 3-7 days to resolve.

Avoid ice to the injection site/joint if possible. Some swelling is normal and part of the inflammation/healing process.