Why PRP?
How does it work?
What happens during the treatment?
Why choose Pearl Aesthetics?
Are there any contraindications?
Who performs the treatment?
How much does it cost?
How many treatments do I need?
How soon can I start to see results?
Is the treatment painful? Will I bruise?
Are there any side effects?
Downtime
I'm pregnant, can I have PRP for Stretch Marks?
Could I have the PRP for Stretch Marks if I am not 18?
Can I go back to work immediately after the treatments?
Aftercare Advice
Why PRP?
PRP is a highly effective technique that can heal and significantly treat the appearance of stretch marks. There are other non-invasive treatments available for stretch marks, however, compared to PRP, they produce significantly less satisfactory results.
The Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment is combined with micro-needling to target a wide range of skin worries. Helping to rejuvenate and heal the skin tissue.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a regenerative therapy, using nothing but the patient’s blood to revitalise the skin. It works on the basis of using the body’s natural healing process and targets these growth factors to treatment areas where we want the skin to heal and rejuvenate itself.
How does it work?
The platelet-rich plasma is derived from a patient’s blood sample. These platelets contain very high levels of growth factors, when applied to the skin they stimulate cell regeneration, healing injured or damaged tissue.
PRP for stretch marks involves a series of targeted regeneration and remodelling processes in the body. When applied to the skin, PRP helps to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin, helping to reduce the appearance of stretch marks in a natural way.
What happens during the treatment?
We are using the latest innovative dual technology, combining hyaluronic acid with the platelet rich plasma for an enhanced hydration and skin rejuvenation effect.
For hair restoration it is used highly concentrated platelet rich plasma. During your consultation you will be provided with more information.
Why choose Pearl Aesthetics?
We are highly experienced and have been trained by the best in the industry. We use state of the art, FDA approved equipment, a Centurion centrifuge. FDA approved equipment is one of the best on the market and is one of the most sophisticated systems for blood plasma separation.
With this state-of-the-art equipment, the patient’s end result is maximised due to the advanced plasma separation and plasma filtering.
Learn more about our technologies here.
Are there any contraindications?
Treatment is not recommended if you are under 18, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Your nurse prescriber will discuss everything in detail with you during your consultation as there are many other conditions and medications which could interact with the procedure. Please be upfront with your medical history, however, PRP is rarely contraindicated.
Who performs the treatment?
As the injections are viewed as a medical treatment, they should be performed by a qualified professional in a medical environment. At the clinic, our team of highly experienced and highly qualified nurse prescribers ensure that every treatment we complete is safe, and of a high professional standard.
How much does it cost?
Platelet rich plasma for skin rejuvenation:
- £400 for one area
- £600 for two areas
- £800 for three areas
Platelet Rich plasma for hair restoration:
- £350 for one area
- £550 for two areas
- £750 for three areas
How many treatments do I need?
3-4 treatment spaced 4 weeks apart for hair restoration treatment and 2 weeks apart – face rejuvenation
How soon can I start to see results?
Optimal results can be seen between two to three months after treatment, where the PRP has helped to revitalise the skin. There is a possibility of localised swelling around the injected areas, this is typical and will reduce after a day or two. If any unexpected swelling continues, please get in touch.
Is the treatment painful? Will I bruise?
PRP for Stretch Marks is extremely safe as it recycles the body’s blood. The only potential risks are discomfort with the blood sample being taken, and small bruising from injection or micro-needling.
Are there any side effects?
Every patient’s experience of pain is different, however, we will try our best to make the treatment as comfortable as possible for you. Bruising around the injection site is possible but only a small percentage of patients develop small bruising. If bruising occurs, it is usually apparent at day 2-3 and will typically resolve over 5-10 days.
Downtime
It can take a day or two to recover, depending on the level of microdermabrasion used on your skin. You may have slight redness after treatment, similar to a sunburn. We recommend the use of sun cream post treatment and discourage the use of makeup immediately after treatment.
I'm pregnant, can I have PRP for Stretch Marks?
We do not advise PRP procedures during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Could I have the PRP for Stretch Marks if I am not 18?
The treatment is recommended for people between the ages of 18 and 60. Unfortunately, anyone under the age of 18 cannot receive this treatment.
Can I go back to work immediately after the treatments?
You may experience tenderness or soreness after your treatment. Any swelling should reduce within a few days. These side effects are completely normal and do not present concern. To help the treated area heal, avoid touching the treated area, wearing makeup or partaking in physical exercise in the days following your treatment.
Aftercare Advice
For a minimum of 5 hours after treatment, we ask that you do not:
Wash or expose the treated areas directly to heat or the sun
Engage in strenuous exercise that can cause sweating
Expose the treated areas to saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi, or hot showers
You will be given a detailed aftercare leaflet post treatment explaining everything you need to know.
We hope this helps. If you have any other questions which aren’t listed, please feel free to email us at [email protected] and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can. Aesthetics is our passion we love sharing our knowledge and expertise with our clients.
ANY QUESTIONS OR WORRIES YOU MAY HAVE PLEASE EMAIL THE CLINIC AT [email protected]