Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP) has received a lot of attention in the last few years.
PRP is a treatment which uses the healing element of patients’ own blood to stimulate skin cell renewal for anti-ageing and skin improvement.
Platelet Rich Plasma Process Step By Step
PRP treatment utilises your own blood, so how does it work?
- Blood sample taken: a small amount of blood is taken, usually from the arm. It’s generally no more than 2-4 tablespoons, so a really tiny amount
- Blood prepared: the blood sample is prepared in a centrifugal device, which separates the powerful platelets from the rest of the blood, extracting the ‘platelet rich plasma’ which is so valuable in healing and renewal
- Platelet rich plasma injected/applied: the refined PRP solution is delivered back to the body
- EITHER via injection, often using a ‘mesotherapy‘ approach of multiple tiny injections to enhance the healing process
- OR via microneedling using a roller or a pen to create tiny punctures in the skin’s surface which allows the PRP to be absorbed to the inner layers
Patients like the natural approach. There are no chemicals, toxins, fillers or additives used in the process. The only ingredient is their own blood.
There’s no need to worry about the sight of blood either, it’s actually a very clean process (despite what a certain celeb’s Instagram may have indicated!).
Benefits of PRP Treatment
Platelet rich plasma treatment is incredibly versatile. It was originally developed for treating burns and now has a host of potential applications in sports medicine, helping athletes to recover from injury.
In the field of skin treatments, potential uses include:
- Reduce wrinkles, lines and creases
- Create natural volume to plump up sagging skin
- Improve skin tone and complexion
- Diminish acne scars
- Promote radiance
It can be used on any area of the face or body. Popular areas include:
- Face
- Neck
- Décolleté
- Hands
- Eyes
Many of these areas would be considered too delicate for other treatments, but by using refined platelet rich plasma, PRP is a safe and effective procedure even in the more challenging areas.
PRP Northampton
Platelet Rich Plasma is an advanced skin treatment and is not widely available in the UK. However, leading skin treatments practitioner Dr John Tanqueray has offered it for a number of years at Mulberry House Clinic in Hardingstone, Northamptonshire.
The clinic has an excellent reputation for the latest skin treatments and also offers other sophisticated treatments including:
- Ultherapy ultrasound treatment
- TIXEL thermal fractional rejuvenation treatment
- Portrait Skin Regeneration using plasma energy
- LED skin therapy
- Injections for skin quality
Mulberry House Clinic
Established 2003
Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with vast experience of the industry. Cosmetic skin treatments are carried out by Dr John Tanqueray, who works closely with leading manufacturers to remain at the forefront of the medical aesthetics.
A private consultation is the starting point for all patients in order to facilitate a full discussion about the desired results as well as detailed facial and skin assessment. Find out more about first consultation.
For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please complete our contact form, call 01604 702630 or email: info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.
