PRP/IPRF

Information and price list

WHAT IS PRP?  

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a substance that’s thought to promote healing when injected. Plasma is a component of your blood that contains special “factors,” or proteins, that help your blood to clot. It also contains proteins that support cell growth. Researchers have produced PRP by isolating plasma from blood and concentrating it.  As seen used by Kim Kardashian and 'The Real Housewives of Cheshire' - PRP is widely used in aesthetics where skin rejuvenation is harnesses by natural components of the body/blood supply. By stimulating collagen, elastin and cellular growth the skin texture and tone has shown to gradually improve, leading to hydrated and younger looking skin. This amazing treatment can also be used to restore hair growth in the scalp, treat fine lines, acne scars and stretchmark's whilst preserving a more natural appearance.  

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
PRP AND iPRF? 

Whilst very similar to PRP, there are a few differences…Injectable Platelet‐Rich Fibrin stimulates greater dermal skin fibroblast cell migration, proliferation, and collagen synthesis when compared to platelet‐rich plasma. ​ Skin fibroblasts migrated over 350% more with i-PRF when compared to PRP (200% increase). i-PRF also significantly induces greater cell proliferation and significantly greater ability to induce collagen matrix synthesis when compared to PRP. ​ i-PRF yields more than double the number of platelets which play a critical role in tissue repair and regeneration, they regulate fundamental mechanisms involved in the healing process including cellular migration, proliferation, and angiogenesis. ​ This therapy is entirely autologous without any chemical additive and offers superior tissue bio-compatibility and tissue regeneration due to the activated platelets and fibrin matrix. ​ Furthermore, wound healing is drastically improved with i-PRF when compared to PRP as PRP typically contains low concentrations of leukocytes. Leukocytes are the main protagonists in wound healing and the regeneration process. Their presence in autologous therapy increases the regeneration capacity.

skin and hair regeneration

Single Treatment £230

Course of 3 £600

Course of 6 £900

PRP - PLATELET RICH PLASMA

iprf - (PLATELET RICH FIBRIN)

Single Treatment £255

Course of 3 £650

Course of 6 £975

FAQs

  • A sample of blood will be taken from you (into a blood tube). The tube will then be spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma from the haemoglobin and other blood components. Once completed, the practitioner will take the tube and extract the PRP into sterile syringes for re-injection into the skin.

  • You may have some redness and swelling, but this will dissipate within a few hours-24hrs. There may also be some mild to moderate bruising.   

  • Visible results may take between 2-6 weeks and vary between individuals and lifestyle factors. Results can last as long as 6 months to 2 years.  A course of 3 is recommended for maximum results.  

  • Absolutely! Hair & Scalp i-PRF is an all natural autologous treatment that stimulates hair growth where hair follicles are present but inactive. ​ Research shows that the higher concentration of platelets, leukocytes and presence of fibrin is superior to PRP as it can enhance the growth of hair follicles by stimulating the stem cells and other cells in the microenvironment of the hair follicle. ​ Fibrin functions as a matrix that traps the platelets and controls their release of growth factors “very slowly and continuously over 7-10 days. Growth factors release rate into the target tissue is important for tissue receptors to respond over a prolonged period of time following treatment.  ​ Platelets release 7 fundamental growth factors: PDGF, FGF, VEGF, EGF, KGF, IGF, TGF-β ​ For patients with significant hair loss, then a combined approach is often recommended, i-PRF works well for both men and women, especially those in the early stages of hair loss.