Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment uses your own blood's growth factors to rejuvenate skin by stimulating collagen and elastin, improving texture, reducing fine lines and scars, tightening skin, and creating a brighter, more youthful complexion. It works by introducing concentrated platelets from your blood, which contain proteins and stem cells that promote new cell growth and tissue repair, often combined with microneedling for enhanced absorption and results.
How it works
- Reduces signs of aging: Diminishes fine lines, wrinkles, and crepey skin.
- Improves texture: Smoother, more even-toned skin, addressing acne scars and large pores.
- Boosts radiance: Creates a natural, healthy glow and revitalized appearance.
- Enhances volume & elasticity: Plumps sagging skin and improves firmness.
- Natural & Safe: Uses your own blood, making it biocompatible, though risks like bruising or swelling can occur.
- Progressive Results: Full effects appear over weeks to months as new collagen forms.
- Can be combined: Often used with lasers or microneedling for synergistic effects.
Using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) with microneedling, often called a "vampire facial," involves applying your own concentrated blood plasma to the skin during or immediately after creating micro-injuries with a microneedling device. The PRP is applied topically or injected, allowing growth factors to penetrate deeply to boost collagen, reduce acne scars, and speed healing.
Downtime after microneedling with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is typically minimal, lasting about 1 to 3 days, with most patients returning to normal activities within 24 to 48 hours. The skin will appear red and feel tight, similar to a moderate sunburn, with potential for minor swelling or light bruising that generally subsides within a few days to a week.
Recovery Timeline and What to Expect
- Days 1–2: Redness, swelling, and mild heat are common. The skin may feel tight and dry.
- Days 3–5: Potential for mild peeling or flakiness as the skin heals and regenerates.
- Day 7: Most visible signs of recovery are gone, and the skin starts to look and feel smoother.
Crucial Aftercare Tips to Minimize Downtime
- Avoid Sweating/Heat: Avoid intense exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and hot showers for at least 24 hours.
- Sun Protection: Avoid direct sun exposure and apply a mineral-based SPF 30+.
- Gentle Skincare: Use only gentle cleansers and avoid alcohol-based products or scrubs for at least a week.
- Makeup: Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
| Microneedling with PRP | Microneedling with Hyaluronic Acid |
|---|---|
| Takes longer time 1hr-1.5 hrs | Takes less time 45 mins to 1 hr |
| More beneficial for skin | Less benefitial compared to PRP |
| Blood will be drawn from your arm to ceparate plasma | No blood is required to be drawn |