Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses your blood to stimulate skin cell renewal for

Anti-aging skin improvement (regenerative treatment), and 

Scalp (hair restoration)

It is also used in sports medicine, neurosurgery, oral surgery, cosmetic and plastic surgery, and orthopaedics

For the treatment of

Skin rejuvenation | Acne | Pigmentation | Wrinkles | Crow’s feet

Shadows under the eyes | Puffiness around the eyes | Scarring | Cellulite

Sagging skin | Alopecia | Hair loss

Not suitable in cases of

Thrombocytopenia | Haemodynamic instability | Septicaemia | Thyroid disease | Local infection at the site of the procedure | Pregnancy and breastfeeding | Corticosteroid injection of the treatment site within 1 month | Systemic use of corticosteroids within 2 weeks of the procedure | Recent illness or fever | Cancer | Chronic liver disease | Hypofibrinogenaemia | Haemoglobin less than 10 g/dL, and platelet count less than 150 x 109/L | Patients who are taking anticoagulants | Consistent use of NSAIDs

Your treatment journey

Initial consultation

Clients are asked to attend their consultation with a clean face, and with no make-up or lotions

For scalp treatment, please shampoo your hair before treatment 

Increase Vitamin B and C intake for two weeks before treatment

Ensure you are well hydrated, have not consumed alcohol or NSAIDs for at least 48 hours prior to treatment

Treatment preparation 

A blood sample of either 10 or 20 mL is taken and PRP is prepared. Your skin is first cleansed, an optional anaesthetic numbing cream is applied and then removed before treatment. PRP is then injected.

After care

Following skin treatment, clients are asked to do the following

• Refrain from touching the treated area(s)

• Do not wash the treated area(s) for eight hours

• After this time, wash with running water, and a moisturizer can be applied 

• Do not apply ice, lotions, foundation or other make-up for 24 hours

• Avoid activities that will cause sweating for 2-3 days

• Do not consume alcohol, or smoke for 2-3 days

• Apply Vitamin C serum and/or take Vitamin C orally 2-3 days after treatment

• Avoid tanning beds

• Avoid exfoliation and chemical peels for 1-3 weeks

• Avoid taking aspirin and other NSAIDs

Following scalp treatment, clients are asked to do the following

• Avoid shampooing their hair the same day

• Do not rub or touch the treated area

• Avoid applying an ice pack

• Refrain from vigorous exercises, sun, and heat exposure for 2-3 days

• Avoid alcohol, smoking for 2-3 days

• Avoid hair colouring, straightening, or other hair products for 3 days.

• Avoid taking aspirin and other NSAIDs

Recommended number and frequency of treatments 

For the face: best results are seen after 2, 4 or 6 treatments, 4 weeks apart - depending on skin baseline condition. Maintenance: 4 sessions every 4-6 weeks apart.

For the hair/scalp: best results are seen after 4-6 sessions, 4 weeks apart. Maintenance 4 treatments, 6 weeks apart 

Procedure time 

30-45 minutes

Risk & complications 

Low

Down time 

None, however, your skin can look red for a few hours

Treatment prices

Face £200 | Scalp £250

With or without microneedling

Treatment booking deposit: £200