Plasma Skin Resurfacing (PRP Face Needling)

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) facial/skin needling or Plasma Skin Resurfacing is a quick effective treatment that is performed at all of our clinics.

Step 1. Your comfort is our number one priority so we begin each treatment session with a facial cleanse application of topical anaesthetic to numb the treatment area. It only takes a few minutes for the anesthetic to sink in and begin to work.

Step 2. While we are waiting for the anaesthetic, we take a small portion of your blood (15mls) to create your PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) for the treatment and spin it in a centrifuge machine to separate the plasma.

Step 3. Your platelets are then concentrated to about three times your normal blood value which will stimulate hair growth in the treatment area.

Step 4. A specialised microneedling pen is used to create tiny microscopic channels in the outer layer of your skin, these channels, depending on the facial area are 1mm – 3mm in depth. We then gently apply the prepared PRP serum to the micro needled area. For deeper wrinkles or acne scarring, would also include the use of PRP injections.

The PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) facial/skin needling or Plasma Skin Resurfacing treatment takes around 45 minutes and we recommend up to 4 sessions 4 weeks apart to achieve optimal results (especially for more severe forms of acne scarring).

Following the Plasma Skin Resurfacing treatment, the treated area will experience a level of inflammation (redness, tightness, tenderness) that will resolve within 12-48 hours. You should begin to see an improvement in your skin complexion within 2 weeks, however optimal results will become more noticeable over the following months.

To maximise the results from PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) facial/skin needling or Plasma Skin Resurfacing treatment, we recommend you follow our detailed aftercare plan. Most importantly, in the days following your treatment, avoiding intense skincare products (retinols, exfoliants) and direct exposure to sunlight is crucial as these will impair the skin’s ability to heal and recover. Our friendly and experienced team at Elucell are able to discuss with you what balms and moisturisers are appropriate to use following your treatment to aid with your comfort and recovery.

Some patients may experience mild swelling, bruising and or redness for 24-48 hours, most clients describe it as being similar to having mild sunburn. (this recovery is according to the post PRP care form i received with CPD- most people will be fine with 24 hours given the PRP actually helps expedite the recovery from the microneedling process however to prevent people coming in for treatments ‘2days before their wedding’ we should put recovery as being 48 hours).

Your skin may feel dry and tight during this period, it’s important to ensure skin is adequately hydrated (drink lots of water and keep skin moisturised with the suggested aftercare balm)

Avoid excessive sun exposure, rigorous exercise, sauna, hot baths or excess alcohol for 24-48 hours as this will increase the swelling and possibility of bruising. Some clients may experience a headache or feel faint.

A bruise at the venipuncture (very small vein puncture) site may be visible for 2-3 days.

5 – 7 days before PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) facial/skin needling or Plasma Skin Resurfacing treatment, you need to stop taking supplements that increase bruising and bleeding, these include:

• Green Tea
• Omegas (Fish Oils)
• Evening Primrose oil
• Garlic
• Echinacea
• St John’s Wort
• Vitamin E
• Nurofen
• Voltaren
• Aspirin (after consulting your doctor)

Hydrate – drink water before and after your procedure.
Reduce your fat intake.
Reduce your alcohol and caffeine intake.