So, what is all the fuss about when it comes to PRP, or platelet rich plasma?
PRP is a natural way of rejuvenating the skin and repairing the signs of ageing by harnessing your bodies own repair mechanism.
The treatment involves taking a blood sample and processing it to extract out of it the platelets and plasma. This is then concentrated (platelet rich plasma) and then reinjected into the skin, delivering an abundance of growth factors that stimulate the body’s normal healing response, helping your skin to regenerate and rejuvenate.
Here are five
reasons why you should give it a try:
1). IT REGENERATES AND REJUVENATES
PRP stimulates collagen and elastin production which thickens and tightens thinning skin, effectively smoothing wrinkles and fine lines.
Because it boosts collagen, it is also a great treatment for improving overall skin texture and tone. It is particularly good for people who suffer from rosacea, acne, scaring and stretchmarks .
2). IT TREATS DELICATE AND DIFFICULT TO REACH AREAS
PRP is extremely effective for treating difficult to treat areas, such as the delicate under eye area where clients often notice signs of ageing first but where no laser can be used.
3). IT’S A NATURAL TYPE OF COSMETIC INJECTABLE
PRP uses your own plasma without the addition of any foreign products. The treatment works by drawing a small sample of your blood, which is then spun in a centrifuge for approximately five minutes to separate the plasma from the other blood particles. The platelet rich plasma is then reinjected back into the treatment area to stimulate collagen and elastin production.
4). IT’S SAFE
Because it uses your own plasma, it means PRP is very safe. It’s also not a new treatment. It’s long been recognised and used in the hospital system and in sports medicine for its effective wound healing properties since the 1970s. However in the last few years we have been able to use this amazing treatment on the skin and hair.
5). RESULTS ARE LONG-LASTING
Results from PRP take between three to four months to appear but are long-lasting, typically lasting 12 to 18 months after an initial series of three treatments.
We recommend having 3-6 sessions over 3- 6 months to get the best results, but also having PRP twice a year for maintenance is advised.