PRP & PRF Facial Rejuvenation: What to Know Before You Book
A treatment using a concentrate drawn from your own blood to stimulate collagen and improve overall skin quality, tone, and texture.
Who it’s for
People wanting a more natural, gradual improvement in skin quality rather than an immediate volumising effect, often paired with microneedling.
What to expect at your visit
A simple in-clinic blood draw and processing step before application. Mild redness for a day or two is normal, similar to a light sunburn.
What results look like over time
Mild redness for a day or two, with skin-quality improvements building gradually over several weeks, typically most visible after a short course.
Downtime & aftercare
Avoid makeup for the rest of the treatment day and keep sun exposure minimal for 48 hours. Results build over several weeks.
How to prepare for your visit
Stay well hydrated in the days beforehand, since this can make the blood draw easier, and avoid blood thinners or heavy alcohol for 24 hours prior.
Often paired with
Frequently done in the same visit as microneedling, which helps the concentrate absorb more effectively into the skin.
Who might want to wait
If you have a diagnosed blood disorder or are on certain blood-thinning medications, this treatment may not be suitable, and that is screened for at consultation before any blood is drawn.
“Isn't this the scary 'vampire facial'?”
The viral photos overstate it. In practice it is a simple blood draw, a quick processing step, and application, with redness comparable to a light sunburn.
What Recovery and Results Look Like
Because PRP and PRF use your own blood, drawn and processed at the same visit, there is no allergy risk, but expect a needle draw beforehand in addition to the facial injections themselves. Redness and mild swelling for 24 to 48 hours is normal, similar to a light facial reaction, and makeup can usually be worn again the next day. Improvement builds gradually rather than appearing overnight, most patients notice a change in skin texture and glow starting around week 2 to 3, with fuller results developing over 4 to 6 weeks as collagen production ramps up. A course of 3 sessions, spaced 4 weeks apart, is the typical starting protocol, with results generally holding for 6 to 12 months before a top-up session. This treatment pairs naturally with microneedling in the same visit, since PRP or PRF is often used as the serum applied during needling for a combined effect.
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Guide FAQ
Is it safe since it uses my own blood?
Yes, using your own blood removes the risk of an allergic reaction to the active ingredient, since it is entirely your own biology.
How many sessions are recommended?
A course of 3 sessions spaced a few weeks apart is typical for a noticeable improvement in tone and texture.
Is there any risk of infection since blood is involved?
The blood is entirely your own, drawn and processed under sterile conditions in the same visit, which keeps the risk profile very low.
How does this compare to microneedling alone?
Microneedling creates the channels; PRP is what is delivered through them. Used together, the two are more effective than either alone for skin quality.
