Platelet-Rich Plasma and Plasma-Rich Fibrin are advanced treatments designed to promote healing and rejuvenation by using the body’s healing mechanisms. An injection or application of PRP involves drawing blood from the patient, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and injecting or applying the PRP to the treatment area. Regeneration and repair of tissue are stimulated by growth factors found in platelets. Common areas treated with PRP/PRF include the face for skin texture and tone improvement, the scalp for hair restoration, and the genitalia for enhanced sexual sensation and performance. The process involves drawing blood, centrifuging it to separate and concentrate the platelets, and then applying or injecting the PRP into the targeted area.
PRP/PRF treatments are suitable for improving skin texture, reducing hair loss, or enhancing sexual health without invasive procedures. Within a few weeks, patients usually begin to see results, with full effects typically becoming apparent after several months. The results can last up to a year or longer, depending on the area treated and individual response. Those interested in PRP/PRF should consult a qualified professional to discuss specific needs and expectations. To book an appointment, contact Dr Amber Bocknek for a personalized consultation.
Downtime
None, just some residual tenderness for 1-3 days
Procedure length
40 minutes
Discomfort
Anaesthesia options are provided
Session protocol
4 teatments, done monthly
Maintenance
Every 3 months year 1
Every 4-6 months subsequently
Microneedling with PRP involves combining the traditional microneedling procedure with the application of platelet-rich plasma. The process begins with collecting a small sample of the patient’s blood, then processed in a centrifuge to isolate the plasma rich in platelets. Growth factors in this plasma promote cell repair and healing. After microneedling, the concentrated PRP is applied to the skin, enhancing the natural healing processes and improving the skin’s overall texture, tone, and appearance. This treatment effectively reduces wrinkles and scars and improves skin elasticity.
Microneedling with PRF is similar to microneedling with PRP but uses a next-generation blood derivative known as platelet-rich fibrin. PRF is obtained by spinning the patient’s blood at a lower speed, resulting in a fibrin matrix rich in platelets, white blood cells, and stem cells. This matrix has a higher concentration of growth factors compared to PRP. When applied to the skin after microneedling, PRF releases these growth factors over a more extended period, which enhances the skin’s healing and regeneration process. Microneedling with PRF is highly effective in improving skin texture, firmness, hydration, and promoting hair growth when applied to the scalp.
