Platelet Rich Plasma for natural regeneration

Restore and regenerate skin, scars and hair using natural high dose Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).

What is Platelet Rich Plasma ? Sourced from your own immune system, PRP works to optimise the blood flow and metabolic environment of skin and body cells. Platelets contain chemical messengers and growth factors that stimulate collagen formation, reduce inflammation and promote new blood vessel growth. This results in healthier skin and scalp cells, increased hair density, and revitalised skin. PRP does not volumise or freeze, rather it focuses on regenerating tissue, meaning results look natural

Thrive has invested in Emcyte Pure PRP, which uses a unique membrane system to seperate blood components, producing over 10 billion platelets from 60ml sample of blood- this is one of the only evidence based PRP systems in medicine, and why we have chosen to invest in this advanced technology.

Not all PRP is equal and there is a lot of flakey science associated with it! Dose matters, and if you use a suboptimal yield, you will not get results. Think of our system as the Rolls Royce of PRP- it delivers 10 billion platelets from 60ml sample of blood. Because of this, our protocols involve less treatments.

What can be treated with PRP? PRP can be used to regenerate skin anywhere on the face or body including:

• periorbital region (under the eyes)

  nasolabial folds

• neck & decolletage

• hair restoration - hair thinning, male and female pattern alopecia, telegen effluviumPatients who are wanting a natural approach to regenerate skin anywhere on the face or body, especially under the eyes, nasolabial folds, neck or decolletage.

Who is the Ideal Candidate for PRP? Anyone can benefit from PRP, from young patients wanting to maintain their beautiful skin, to patients in their 30s and 40s wanting to refresh and regenerate, with natural results. 

Scalp treatments for hair loss will improve thinning hair or hair shedding if treatment is commenced when symptoms start, as cells are more responsive to treatments. PRP is not helpful for end stage alopecia. 

All regenerative procedures achieve better outcomes in patients who have a high quality diet and healthy lifestyle, as this improves the quality of your growth factors. As you get older, PRP can stil be used, however as you age, your underlying metabolic health is not as good, and you wil need more treatments. We do not use PRP in patients who smoke or have a poor lifestyle.

What Is The Recommended Treatment plan for PRP? We generally start with an initial course of 3 sessions, performed monthly, with a maintenance treatment every 6 - 12 months.  Healthy young patients in their 20s - 30s may only require an annual  treatment to maintain healthy skin and help prevent the signs of ageing. Older patients with medical issues, or suboptimal lifestyle or diet, will require more sessions. 

What Are The Expected Results for PRP? PRP is a natural regenerative process, and results take time. You may start to see changes in skin texture, hydration and scalp health in the first 2 months, with improvements in collagen formation and hair follicle growth at 6 months. Results are long lasting and we recommend a repeat treatment every 6- 12 months.

What Can I Expect during a PRP procedure? Once we have completed your initial medical consultation, we may order blood tests to check your underlying metabolic and nutritional health. Patients may choose to take an oral analgesia like paracetamol or codeine an hour before the procedure. A local anaesthetic will  be applied to the skin and added into the PRP solution to reduce discomfort. The procedure will last 30 - 60 minutes, and your clinician will use a mixture of cannula and needle technique depending on the product used and the anatomical region treated. All patients receive a course of complimentary Healite LED after treatment, to reduce bruising and swelling and speed up the healing process.

Is There Downtime after PRP? As with any injectable treatment, expect bruising, redness, swelling and discomfort. Swelling will be worse the day after the procedure, especially around the eyes or areas of pre-existing inflammation, like acne. Makeup can be worn the next day.

What Are The Risks of PRP? Because PRP is autologous - sourced from your own body - it has a favourable risk profile. As with any use of needles, there is a risk of bruising and swelling causing temporary issues for surrounding structures. For safety, we do not inject around the frown lines.

What is the cost of PRP The 2024 AHPRA and TGA regulatory guidelines state that we are not permitted to disclose further information on our website regarding specific types and brands of medical treatments, the pricing of medical treatments, or show images of possible results.  This information can be discussed during a consultation

makes our PRP “Premium”? Not all PRP is equal and there is a lot of flakey science associated with it! Dose matters, and if you use a suboptimal yield, you will not get results. Think of our system as the Rolls Royce of PRP- it delivers 10 billion platelets from 60ml sample of blood. Because of this, our protocols involve less treatments.

​​What areas & conditions can be treated with PRP? PRP can be used to regenerate skin anywhere on the face or body including:

• periorbital region (under the eyes)

  nasolabial folds

• neck & decolletage

• hair restoration - hair thinning, male and female pattern alopecia, telegen effluvium

Who is suitable candidate for PRP? Clinical studies show us that while not everybody will respond to PRP, it is effective in the majority of healthy people. PRP relies on your own immune system- so the better your diet and lifestyle, the better quality your growth factors which will result in superior results. We do not use PRP in patients who smoke or have a poor lifestyle

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