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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a natural therapy based on harnessing the natural healing powers of your own blood. Autologous PRP has become a highly sought after non surgical procedure for skin rejuvenation and repair based on using your own blood’s platelets and plasma to stimulate new cell growth, and treat common signs of ageing like fine lines and loose skin.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an injectable treatment by which a person’s own blood is used. Platelets are key in the process of tissue healing, and the stimulation of new cells. PRP promotes collagen production, regenerates skin tissue, and reboots your cells into rejuvenating themselves. The release of growth factors stimulates the healing cascade process.
PRP is recommended to anyone wanting to soften fine lines and wrinkles, tighten the skin, and improve skin tone and texture.
A topical numbing cream is used to numb the skin. A very fine needle is used to inject the PRP, the injection itself may be slightly uncomfortable. Some mild discomfort may be felt while the PRP is being reinjected. The sensation typically felt is a tingling sensation. This discomfort only lasts a few minutes after the PRP is injected. Ice can be applied if needed to aid any discomfort.
Cosmetic PRP is a simple and safe procedure. Most clients will have some redness at the end of treatment and a potential ‘complication’ is mild swelling or bruising that may last from three to seven days. PRP is extracted from your own blood, it is naturally resistant to biofilm so there is very low risk of infection, allergy or immune reaction. As with all cosmetic and medical procedures, there are certain health conditions that will exclude some clients and a consultation is necessary.
PRP treatment involves a small amount of blood, collected from the individual patient into a specialised vacuum tube just like having a blood test). The collected blood is then spun in a centrifuge to separate its components. The platelet rich plasma or “liquid gold” is then reinjected through a fine short needle, and/or micro-needled back into the skin.
PRP treatment takes approx. an hour to complete. Dependent on if the PRP is administered through injections only, and/or micro-needled into the skin.
This time frame includes an additional 30 minutes for the blood to be drawn and spun in the centrifuge, and the topical numbing to be applied prior to treatment.
Generally, clients notice tightening and a more even tone and hydration a week or two after PRP injections.
These results continue as the course progresses and build for up to 6 months after treatment.