Benefits of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Treatment

Introduction

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a regenerative therapy that uses components of your own blood to encourage healing and rejuvenation in the skin. At Bayswater Dental Clinic, we apply PRP techniques to support your natural tissue repair, aiming for healthier, fresher-looking skin. Below is a breakdown of the potential advantages you may gain from PRP treatment.

Key Benefits

Collagen and Elastin Stimulation: PRP contains growth factors that signal your skin to produce more collagen and elastin—proteins vital for firmness, elasticity, and structure. Over time, this helps reduce sagging and fine lines, restoring a more youthful firmness.
Improved Skin Texture and Tone: Promoting micro-healing helps smooth roughness, reduce pore appearance, and even out pigmentation irregularities, leaving a luminous skin surface.
Reduction of Fine Lines & Wrinkles: PRP can soften moderate lines—especially around the eyes, mouth, and forehead—by enhancing tissue support beneath the skin.

Natural, Autologous Treatment: As PRP uses your own blood plasma, allergic reactions are rare, making it a safe, non-synthetic rejuvenation method.

Minimal Downtime and Recovery: Mild redness or swelling may occur but typically resolves quickly, allowing you to return to normal activity soon after.

Synergistic with Other Aesthetic Treatments: PRP enhances the results of microneedling, laser therapy, or fillers by improving healing and tissue regeneration.

Gradual, Long-Lasting Improvement: PRP promotes ongoing remodeling for weeks to months, creating subtle, natural enhancement.

Versatility: Effective on the face, neck, décolletage, hands, and other areas with sun damage or scarring.

Treatment Process (Brief Overview)

Sample a small amount of your blood
Process it in a centrifuge to isolate platelet-rich plasma
Introduce the PRP into target areas via microneedling or microinjections
Encourage natural regenerative response

Cost

To obtain a precise cost for PRP therapy, please call the clinic. Costs depend on the areas treated, level of processing, and number of sessions needed.

Aftercare

Avoid pressing, rubbing, or harsh touching of treated zones
Skip intense exercise, saunas, or steam rooms for 24–48 hours
Use cool compresses gently to manage swelling or redness
Protect skin from direct sunlight and avoid tanning beds
Use gentle skincare and postpone aggressive treatments like peels for about a week
Attend your follow-up so we can assess and guide further steps

Suitability

PRP may be suitable if you:

Are generally healthy and free of blood-clotting disorders
Seek tissue quality improvement rather than dramatic volume change
Prefer treatments using your body’s own regenerative mechanisms

You may not be suitable if you:

Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have active infection, inflammation, or open wounds in the treatment area
Have certain hematologic or autoimmune conditions
Use strong blood thinners

During your consultation, we review your medical history and skin health to decide whether PRP is appropriate.

Alternatives & Complementary Options

Microneedling alone: triggers collagen via controlled micro-injury
Laser resurfacing or IPL: targets pigmentation, tone, and texture
Dermal fillers: restore lost volume or structure
Botulinum toxin injections: relax dynamic wrinkles from movement
Thread lifts or RF/ultrasound tightening: lift and firm sagging areas
Combined protocols: PRP with microneedling or laser may enhance results

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I see improvements?

You may see subtle brightening within days, but more visible results develop over 4–8 weeks as tissue remodeling occurs.
How many sessions do I need?

Most patients benefit from a series of 2–3 treatments spaced several weeks apart, followed by annual maintenance sessions.
Is the procedure painful?

Discomfort is typically mild. We use numbing cream and gentle techniques to maximize comfort.
Are there risks or side effects?

Temporary redness, swelling, or minor bruising are common and fade quickly. Since the plasma is your own, risks are minimal.
Can PRP replace fillers?

PRP improves skin quality and mild support but doesn’t replace fillers for significant volume restoration. It often complements filler results.
Is PRP suitable for everyone?

Most skin types can benefit from PRP, including sensitive ones, but certain medical conditions or medications may make it unsuitable. We’ll review this during your consultation.