PRP for Skin

What is PRP for skin?

Platelet-rich plasma — PRP — is an autologous treatment, which means it uses your own biology. We draw a small volume of your blood, separate the platelets in a sterile centrifuge, and reapply the concentrated plasma to your skin via microneedling delivery. It is one of the oldest regenerative protocols in aesthetic medicine and remains one of the most reliable.

The platelets carry growth factors — naturally occurring signalling proteins — that prompt fibroblasts and endothelial cells to repair, regenerate, and rebuild. Because the treatment uses your own material, there is no allergy risk and the cellular signalling is recognised by your skin without any immune response.

How it works

A standard blood draw of around 20 ml is processed in a closed sterile system to separate the platelet-rich plasma. The plasma is then applied topically while we perform medical-grade microneedling, allowing the growth factors to penetrate into the upper dermis. The combination of the controlled injury (microneedling) and the regenerative signal (PRP growth factors) produces a stronger response than either alone.

Who it's for

PRP suits clients who prefer a fully autologous treatment with no synthetic or imported material. It works well on dull, tired or photodamaged skin; on the periorbital area; and as a foundational treatment to layer with other protocols over time. It is also our default recommendation for clients who are nervous about regulatory questions around imported regenerative products — your own biology is not an imported product.

The Lumara protocol

We often combine PRP with a follow-on exosome treatment for clients who want both. PRP works first to seed the regenerative environment; the exosome treatment two weeks later amplifies the cellular signal that the PRP set in motion.

Aftercare

Same as exosome facial. The skin will read pink for 12–24 hours. No makeup or exercise for 24 hours; SPF 50 daily.