What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is a non-surgical, regenerative treatment that harnesses the body’s own natural healing abilities to support skin rejuvenation and hair follicle recovery. PRP is a completely autologous treatment, meaning it uses components from your own blood, making it a safe and natural option with minimal risk of allergic reaction.
Platelets play a vital role in tissue repair and regeneration. When concentrated and activated, platelets release at least seven key growth factors that help stimulate collagen production, improve blood supply, reduce inflammation, and encourage cellular renewal. These processes are essential for healthier skin and stronger, more active hair follicles.
During a PRP session, a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm in the same manner as a routine blood test. The blood is collected into a sterile tube and placed into a centrifuge, where it is spun at high speed to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components.
Once the PRP has been isolated, it is carefully drawn from the tube and prepared for treatment. Using a fine, sterile needle, your practitioner injects the PRP into targeted areas of the skin or scalp, depending on your treatment plan. The procedure is minimally invasive, and while mild discomfort or redness may occur, downtime is typically minimal.
Results develop gradually as the body responds to the growth factors and healing signals, with optimal outcomes often achieved through a course of treatments.
PRP at a glance
What areas can be treated with PRP?
SCALP
PRP is widely used in medical and aesthetic practice to support hair regrowth and scalp health in individuals experiencing hair thinning or hair loss, including specific types of alopecia. PRP is particularly beneficial in non-scarring alopecias, where hair follicles remain viable but functionally impaired.
In conditions such as androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss) and certain autoimmune-related alopecias, including Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Barbae, and Alopecia Totalis, PRP may help stimulate follicular activity by enhancing the local biological environment of the scalp. The growth factors released by activated platelets promote angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation), reduce perifollicular inflammation, and support cellular proliferation within the hair follicle.
PRP has been shown to help prolong the anagen (active growth) phase of the hair cycle, delay follicular miniaturisation, and improve hair shaft thickness.
Treatment protocols are tailored following clinical assessment and may involve PRP as a standalone therapy or in combination with other medical or adjunctive hair-loss treatments to optimise outcomes. As a minimally invasive, autologous procedure, PRP offers a favourable safety profile with minimal downtime.
FACE
PRP encourages collagen and elastin production - two essential proteins responsible for maintaining skin firmness, elasticity, and structure. As new collagen forms, the skin gradually becomes smoother, firmer, and more resilient. Fine lines and wrinkles appear softened, and overall skin texture and tone can improve.
In addition to its anti-ageing benefits, PRP can enhance skin hydration, improve dull or uneven complexion, and support the repair of sun-damaged or environmentally stressed skin. Because the treatment uses your own platelets, results appear natural and develop progressively, helping to restore a refreshed, more youthful appearance without altering facial expression.
PRP facial treatments are suitable for many skin types and can be performed alone or in combination with other aesthetic treatments to enhance and prolong results.
BODY
PRP Therapy can be used to improve the appearance of scars and skin concerns on various areas of the body by activating the body’s natural repair and regeneration processes. By delivering a concentrated dose of growth factors directly into the treated area, PRP helps stimulate tissue renewal, improve circulation, and support healthy skin remodelling.
This regenerative response encourages collagen production and cellular turnover, which can help soften the appearance of scars, improve skin texture, and promote more even skin tone over time. PRP may be beneficial for a range of concerns, including surgical scars, acne scarring on the body, and areas of skin that appear thin, uneven, or damaged.
PRP body treatments can be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with other skin therapies to enhance overall results, depending on your individual treatment goals.
Combining PRP with other treatments
PRP can be combined with other treatments for maximum results. We routinely combine PRP with Morphues8, exosomes (primarily for hair loss), microneedling and mesotherapy.
Exosomes
Exosomes are nature's own communication system, tiny vesicles that carry messages between cells to promote repair and regeneration. Extracted from stem cells, these powerful messengers are loaded with growth factors, proteins, and RNA that work together to stimulate your skin's natural healing processes. Our advanced Exosomes treatments stimulate collagen synthesis, reducing fine lines and wrinkles while promoting firmness and elasticity for a youthful complexion. By regulating pigment production, exosomes fade dark spots and blemishes, resulting in a more even skin tone. Our therapy refines skin texture, leaving it soft, supple, and smooth, while unlocking your skin's natural luminosity for a radiant, healthy glow that emanates from within.
Is PRP the same in every clinic?
No. Even though your own blood is used to obtain the plasma, there are major differences in the kits used to extract and purify the platelets. As specialists in PRP, we use the best kits available - Arthrex ACP® PRP System, and the Arthrex Angel® PRP system. Both systems provide the desired concentration of platelets required for the individual having treatment. The Angel® system has the capability to deliver platelet concentrations up to 18x baseline with adjustable leukocyte concentrations.
During your consultation, we will conduct a free of charge blood test to check your platelet count and ensure you are suitable for treatment. By doing this, we increase your chances of gaining better results - in particularly when treating hair loss.
The Angel® system offers customized PRP formulations from whole blood or bone marrow aspirate. The Angel's revolutionary flexibility offers fully adjustable white blood cell content, platelet concentration, and volumes with one button automation. Innovative design simplifies the setup procedure and offers the capability of processing flexible blood volumes.
PRP FAQ’s
Does it hurt?
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.
How many treatments and how often is this therapy needed?
While responses to treatment vary, most people will require 3-4 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.
What results can I expect from PRP treatments?
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.
Are there possible side effects of PRP facial rejuvenation?
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.
How long do results last?
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.