What is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy?
It is a natural treatment that uses the platelets from your own blood which release growth factors to stimulate the natural healing & rejuvenating process of the skin.
During a PRP Therapy treatment, a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm into a sterile tube, which is spun in a specialised centrifuge machine in clinic, to separate the plasma and platelets from the other blood components. We are left with yellow liquid (instead of blood red) which is full of enhancing growth factors to be needled into the skin.
It can be used across the face, decolletage and chest stimulating the production of collagen induced by the PRP. The skin will appear brighter, more hydrated and rejuvanted even after the first treatment. A course of 3-4 treatments are recommended to see the full effects of this pioneering technique.
Befor & After Profhilo
What are the benefits of PRP Facials
- Improved skin tone
- Improved skin texture
- Treatment of scars and burns
- Reduce lines and wrinkles
- Improve facial contours
Frequently Asked Questions
Before your treatment, please ensure
- You have completed a “new patient form” linked at the top of our website.
- You arrive 5minutes early
- You avoid alcohol for 24hours before
- Avoid extreme exercise for 24hours before
- Arrive with no makeup
- Ensure you’ve not been treated with a filler, lazer, chemical peel or skin booster for 4 weeks prior
- You arrive with no makeup or creams
Other than that, We welcome you to relax and enjoy your treatments with us.
Face: Minimal pain, if needed topical anaesthetic cream can be used which will numb the face.
Scalp: Mild / Moderate pain. Scalp injections can be painful but we use certain tools to make the treatment as comfortable as we can for you. Each individuals pain threshold will be different so the level of pain experienced will vary.
While responses to treatment vary, most people will require 3-6 sessions. Each set of treatments are spaced approximately 4-6 weeks apart. There is no limit to the number of treatments you can have. Your practitioner will determine your treatment protocol according to your skin/scalp condition.
Improvement of skin texture and tone is noticeable within three weeks. Full collagen regeneration takes up to three months. Reduction in hair loss is noticeable within 8 weeks. In most cases, hair re-growth is seen 3-6 months after the last treatment. Results will vary from person to person – during the consultation, the practitioner will examine your area of concern and taking into account your medical history and expected results for your case will be discussed thoroughly.
Mild / Moderate swelling and redness for 12-48 hours. Mild bruising may also occur. How long the side effects last will vary from person to person – in some cases, side may take longer to subside.
Treatment results vary, however, in most patients the results last up to 24 months after a completing a course of 4 treatments. Touch-up treatments (every 3-6 months) will maintain the results.
