For skin concerns, a course of 4 treatments are recommended. To treat thinning hair, a course of 6 visits is recommended. In order to maintain results follow up treatments may be recommended.
Advanced Skin Treatments
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
PRP is an advanced rejuvenation treatment that uses the growth factors present in your own blood in order to regenerate your skin. The treatment encourages skin rejuvenation by stimulating the growth of your own collagen and improving blood supply to the tissue, leading to healthier, younger looking skin. This treatment helps both the tone and texture of skin, while easing the appearance of photo damaged and aging skin.
- Crow’s feet
- “Crepey” eyelids
- Thinning hair
- Acne scars
- Wrinkles
- Face, Neck & Chest
- Magnitude of skin concerns
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- Safe with minimal recovery
- 100% natural, non-synthetic treatment
- Effective & Lasting
- Promotes growth and repair by utilizing your own blood cells
- Suitable for all skin types
Platelet Rich Plasma FAQs
Numbing cream is applied to the treatment area for approximetly 15 minutes prior to the procedure to minimise the disconfort caused by the injections.
Platelets contain a high content of “growth factors” – proteins that help to heal injured tissue or damaged skin. Injected platelets release their growth factors which trigger surrounding cells to proliferate and stimulate repair, increase volume and rejuvenate the skin.
Additionally, growth factors boost collagen production and improve skin elasticity. PRP Injections are injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss and/or wrinkles and provides a gradual increase in skin thickness.
Before the procedure, blood is taken from the patient and put into a centrifuge, where the blood is spun in order to separate the red blood cells from the platelet plasma (hence the name Vampire Facial). Harvested platelets are then injected into problem skin areas, where they release growth factors.
Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP is an advanced rejuvenation treatment that uses the growth factors present in your own blood in order to regenerate your skin. The treatment encourages skin rejuvenation by stimulating the growth of your own collagen and improving blood supply to the tissue, leading to healthier, younger looking skin.
PRP is generally not painful, but some patients do feel mild discomfort during the injection.
Yes Platelet Rich Plasma can help reduce the appearance of dark circles. PRP increases collagen production, increases blood circulation and enhances tissue repair in the treated area.
At The Skin Lab's Killarney clinic, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) prices start from €300 per session.
PRP treatments usually take 1 hour.
For hair loss, you may need 3 PRP sessions 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are required every 4–6 months.
It is advisable to avoid strenuous physical activity and exercise for 1 week following a PRP injection.
PRP stimulates collagen and elastin production which thickens and tightens the skin over time.
What to expect at The Skin Lab?
On arrival to the clinic a thorough consultation is carried out with one of our nurses. During this we check your medical history and take some pictures to ensure you can follow your progress.
Next, topical anaesthetic is applied to the treatment area, for approximately 15 minutes during which the blood sample is drawn.
The sample is placed into the centrifuge for the separation of the blood into plasma rich protein (PRP) and red blood cells, then the skin is prepared for the treatment.
This plasma contains proteins to stimultate the growth of your own collagen and to improve the blood supply into the tissue. This is then injected into the treatment area in a sterile manner.
PRP Treatment Prices - 3+1 free courses available on most areas
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Eyes
€300
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Face
€400
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Scalp
€395
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Face, Neck & Chest
€500
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