Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, also known as The Vampire Facelift®, harnesses the body’s own healing powers to stimulate new tissue growth, giving your skin a healthy, more youthful appearance.
A small amount of the patients own blood is taken and the plasma is then separated out from the rest of the blood, by means of a centrifuge to create the platelet rich plasma. This plasma is then injected into the area of concern where the platelets release their growth factors.
Benefits of PRP
PRP improves skin texture and tone and regenerates collagen, helping reduce wrinkles and lines, tackle blemishes, improve scarring and restore a healthy, youthful glow.
Results:
Gentle plumping
Skin rejuvenation
Scar correction
Skin tightening
Acne scarring reduction
Dark circles reduction
Pricing
from £150
Duration
30-60 minutes
How are PRP injections performed?
PRP injections are prepared by taking anywhere from one to a few tubes of your own blood. It is then run (“spun down”) in a centrifuge to separates the blood into its various components: red and white blood cells, plasma, platelets, etc.
The platelets are collected and concentrated to anywhere from 2 to 8 times their normal number. The platelets are then mixed into a blood plasma liquid base and injected directly into the area of injury. Ultrasound imaging is sometimes used to guide the injection.
FAQ
What aesthetics services you offer at Body Boost Clinic?
We offer a wide range of beauty services that include:
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✨ Anti-aging skin treatments
✨ Elimination of wrinkles and expression lines
✨ Face contouring procedures
✨ Needle mesotherapy
✨ Urinary incontinence treatment and much more!
What injuries can Platelet-Rich Plasma injections treat?
PRPs injections are used primarily for soft tissue injuries, such as minor rotator cuff and Achilles tendon tears. Its use in other soft-tissue injuries is becoming more common. It has been demonstrated to improve function and reduce pain in people who have tendonitis or chronic tendinosis conditions such as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow.
It can also be used to treat injuries to ligaments and muscles. For example, improved muscle regeneration has been shown in gastrocnemius (calf) muscle injuries.
Recent data suggests that PRP treatment is superior to than hyaluronic acid injections (also known as viscosupplementation or “gel shots”) for knee osteoarthritis, especially in regard to the duration of its positive effect. However, emerging data demonstrates that PRP combined with hyaluronic acid is more effective than either treatment alone.
Do PRP injections have side effects or risks?
Side effects of PRP injections are very limited because the injections are created from your own blood, and your body should not reject them or react in any negative way. As with any injection, there is a remote risk of infection. Otherwise, there are no significant risks apart from the variability and unpredictability of how effective the treatment will be for a particular patient.
The PRP injection procedure involves collecting blood, processing it to obtain the concentrated PRP, and then injecting or applying it to the targeted area. The process is generally well-tolerated with minimal downtime.
What is Vampire Facelift®?
Vampire Facelift® also known as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, is a non-invasive and safe rejuvenation treatment because it is autologous — meaning it uses blood plasma from your own body to rejuvenate the skin. This is why it is sometimes called a “vampire facelift” but it is not a surgical facelift in the true sense of the word.
The platelets in PRP are nutrient-rich cells that stimulate the regeneration of the underlying structural integrity of your skin. These growth factors work to stimulate the release of the skin’s own cells encouraging the skin to create new blood vessels, stimulate new collagen growth, and grow new skin cells.
What does the Carboxytherapy do?
Carboxytherapy is a treatment that involves injecting a small amount of carbon dioxide gas underneath the skin. It can be used to treat stretch marks, dark circles under the eyes, cellulite, and excess fat in specific areas of the body. Carboxytherapy is a relatively safe procedure with minimal side effects.
Treatments are typically scheduled every other day, although sometimes two or even one session per week will be enough. Your scheduled treatments will depend on the extent of your cellulite. Each session lasts 10 – 25 minutes depending on the size and number of areas treated.
