Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Skin Regeneration

How does PRP Therapy work?

PRP works by using platelets from your own blood. These platelets contain growth factors which are injected into the targeted area to reduce inflammation and prompt fibroblasts to synthesise collagen and elastin which supports tissue growth, remodelling and repair.

Who can benefit from PRP skin therapy?

PRP has many anti-ageing properties and can also treat a range of skin conditions.

Youthful appearance – PRP boosts the production of elastin and collagen reversing structural volume loss, smoothing static fine lines, increasing firmness and elasticity restoring a healthier radiant complexion.

Rosacea – Clinical trials have shown that PRP therapy significantly reduces facial redness and burning by calming chronic inflammation, repairing the skin barrier and strengthening fragile capillary walls.

Acne scarring– PRP injections combined with micro needling stimulates collagen and elastin which plumps indented scars leading to textural refinement and accelerated healing

Pigmentation – when your skin experiences trauma through sun damage, hormonal changes, or scarring from acne or injury, melanocytes can overproduce the pigment melanin causing an uneven skin tone. PRP contains anti inflammatory proteins which support vascular regulation and promote dermal turnover and inhibit melanin production.

PRP is not suitable for those with certain blood disorders

What happens during the procedure?

The treatment area is cleansed and a numbing cream is applied. A blood sample is taken from your arm which is then placed in a centrifuge machine to separate the platelet rich plasma. At Cornwall Medical Group (CMG) we use the Arthrex centrifuge to ensure the highest quality and concentration of platelets. The plasma which is rich in platelets and growth factors is then injected intra dermally into targeted areas of the face or applied to the surface of the skin and administered using microneedling techniques to enhance the absorption of growth factors and maximise results.

How many treatments are needed?

For best results, we recommend a series of 3 treatments 4-6 weeks apart followed by maintenance treatments every 3-6 months.

Are there any side effects?

Mild bruising, swelling and redness are common immediately following the procedure and can last from 24- 72 hours. Your skin will be more sensitive so it is advisable to avoid make up and sunlight exposure during this recovery time.

PRP is ‘autologous’, meaning that it comes from your own body. It is therefore immunologically neutral and poses no danger of allergy, hypersensitivity or foreign-body reactions.