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PRP — platelet-rich plasma — uses a small sample of your own blood, processed to concentrate its growth factors, which is then reintroduced to the skin or scalp to support quality and, in some cases, hair. Because it uses your own blood, it is a natural, well-tolerated treatment.
What is PRP?
A small amount of your blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors. This platelet-rich plasma is then applied or injected into the target area — the skin to support tone and quality, or the scalp to support hair — where the growth factors are thought to stimulate the body’s own repair processes.
What PRP is used for
PRP uses your own blood, so it is well-tolerated — but it is a supportive treatment, not a cure. Here is where it is used and what is realistic.
| Use | What to expect honestly |
|---|---|
| Facial skin quality | Supports tone and texture (sometimes called a “vampire facial” when combined with microneedling); a gradual, supportive effect. |
| Under-eye area | Can support skin quality in a delicate area, assessed individually. |
| Hair (supportive) | May help maintain existing hair alongside medical or surgical treatment — not a stand-alone cure. See understanding hair loss. |
| Acne / certain scars | Sometimes combined with other treatments to support skin remodelling. |
Who it may suit
PRP is considered for supporting skin quality, and as a supportive treatment for certain types of hair thinning, after an assessment. It is often used alongside other treatments rather than as a stand-alone cure, and realistic expectations are important — it supports, rather than transforms.
Would this work for your skin?
Tell us what bothers you and send a photo. You will get an honest view of what a non-surgical treatment can and cannot change.
Safety and honest expectations
Because PRP uses a small sample of your own blood, it is generally very well-tolerated and rejection is not a concern; minor redness or bruising at injection sites is the usual extent. The honest caveat is about results: the evidence supports PRP as a supportive treatment that works gradually over a course of sessions and with maintenance — it supports rather than transforms, and a good practitioner sets that expectation before you start.
What to expect
Treatment involves a blood draw and application or injection, usually across a course of sessions for a cumulative effect. Downtime is minimal. Because results are gradual and supportive, your practitioner will be honest about what PRP can and cannot do for you.
PRP and hair
For hair, PRP is sometimes used as a supportive treatment to help maintain existing hair, and can complement a surgical plan or medical treatment rather than replace them. Whether it suits your situation is assessed individually. See understanding hair loss.
Ask before you commit
Send a photo and tell us what you would like to change. Our medical team will tell you whether this treatment suits your skin, how many sessions it realistically takes, and when something else would serve you better.
Frequently asked questions
What is PRP made from?
Your own blood, processed to concentrate the platelets and growth factors — nothing synthetic is added.
Is PRP a cure for hair loss?
No — it is a supportive treatment that may help maintain hair, often alongside other approaches. Realistic expectations matter.
How many sessions are needed?
Usually a course of sessions for a cumulative effect, discussed at your assessment, with maintenance over time.
Is there downtime?
Minimal — it is a non-surgical treatment, though minor redness at injection sites can occur.
Is it safe?
Because it uses your own blood, it is generally well tolerated. Suitability is assessed individually.
Can it be combined with other treatments?
Yes — PRP is often used alongside other skin or hair treatments as part of a plan.
Do I need an assessment first?
Yes — to judge whether PRP is appropriate for your skin or hair and to set realistic expectations.
PRP or mesotherapy — what is the difference?
PRP uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood; mesotherapy delivers tailored vitamins and hydrators. They are sometimes used together.
Does PRP actually work?
The evidence supports it as a supportive treatment, gradual and most effective over a course, rather than a dramatic or one-off fix. Realistic expectations matter.
Is the “vampire facial” the same thing?
That term usually means PRP combined with microneedling — the same PRP principle, applied to the skin.
Are the before-and-after photos real?
We show only genuine, consented results. Read our honest approach in the before & after guide.
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Interested in PRP?
Message us on WhatsApp to arrange an assessment and an honest view of whether PRP would help you. See also medical aesthetics.