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All you need to know about Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection


PRP treatment in Beauty Bee Oxford


PRP treatment is the short name of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment. It can be used for improvement healing in a specific body parts in medical field, such as injury of tendon, ligament, muscles and joints. However, it is also very popular in aesthetics treatment, by injection PRP to patient’s skin, to reduce fine lines, improve skin texture, promote skin tone, and reduce scarring, hydration skin.


What you are expecting when PRP treatment?


It is very safe and simple, just like blood taking.

On the treatment day, our aesthetic practitioner will take 2-3 of tube of blood for you. Then your blood will be running it through a centrifuge to divide the concentrated platelets plasma from the blood. PRP which contains growth factor will be injected back to patient skin.



Where PRP can be injected in our clinic?


Face (The Vampire Facelift)


Under eye ( for improve dark circle)


Neck (reduce fine line, improve texture).


Chest and breast (breast lift)


Abdominal ( contour loose skin and reduce stretch marks)


Hair restoration


Before- During- Aftercare


Before

A proper consultation with our aesthetic nurse is very important. Our professional practitioner discuss with you about your concerns and expectations , and access if you are having any risks with the treatment. PRP treatment involves collecting blood, so you need be well hydrated and have food before blood taking prevent feeling lightheaded.

During

You will be applied numbing cream on your treated areas. The nurse will collect your blood and put the blood tubes into the centrifuge to spin. After short period PRP is ready to be used. Once the numbing cream is working, Prp can be given by multiple fine needle injections or microneedling pen.


After


Some bruising, swelling and redness are common immediately following the procedure. Most side effects should be settled within a few days .


  • Do not rub the injection sites for at least the first 4hours after treatment.

  • Leave the plasma and blood on your face for as long as possible(vampire facelift)

  • A clean pillowslip is advised for nighttime.

  • Clean your face with cool boiled water, patch area dry after it.

  • Avoid makeup for 24-48 hrs.

  • Avoid AHA’s, Glycolic’s, retinol or anti-aging products for 3 days.

  • No sun, sunbeds, sauners, or extra heat for a week.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 2-3 days post treatment.

  • Avoid 7 days pre or post other regenerative or invasive aesthetic treatment.

  • Gentle exfoliation for 4 days after will help to remove the dead skin cells.


When my skin will feel better?

About 2-3 weeks post treatment, collagen starts to be produced, PRP result will be gradually visible. Your skin will be more plumping, skin texture is getting better. You will noticeably see your fine line is reduced, skin getting brighter, more hydration.




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