PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP)

What is PRP?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses your own blood. A small sample is taken and spun in a centrifuge to concentrate platelets and growth factors. This plasma is then placed into targeted areas of skin or scalp to support tissue health, wound-healing processes, and (for suitable people) hair density and quality. Because PRP is autologous (from you), it avoids donor products.

Care at Eleventh Heaven (Teneriffe, Brisbane) is doctor-led. Every plan begins with a consultation to check suitability, discuss options, and set realistic expectations. Individual responses vary; no outcome is guaranteed.

How PRP works (simple overview)

  • Collect: A small blood draw (usually 30 mL).

  • Concentrate: Centrifugation separates and concentrates platelets.

  • Place: The PRP is carefully injected (or combined with microneedling) into the treatment area.

  • Support: Platelets release signalling proteins that support natural repair pathways in skin or scalp over time.

What PRP may help with (varies by individual)

  • Skin quality: Texture, radiance, fine creasing, general “tired” skin.

  • Under-eye/neck/décolletage: Support for delicate or sun-exposed areas.

  • Scars: Supportive care for selected acne or surgical scars.

  • Scalp & hair: In some adults with androgenetic alopecia, PRP may help improve shedding and hair shaft quality as part of a broader hair plan.

Treatment areas commonly considered

  • Face (full-face glow), peri-orbital (under eyes), neck, chest

  • Scalp (diffuse thinning, high-risk/low-density zones)

  • Select scars or textural concerns

What to expect on the day

  • Time in clinic: ~30–60 minutes (including consent, numbing if used).

  • Comfort: You may feel brief pressure or stinging; topical anaesthetic or cooling can be used.

  • Aftercare: Expect temporary redness, mild swelling or pinpoint bruising. Most people resume routine activities the same or next day (social downtime varies).

When will I see changes?

PRP is gradual. Many people notice subtle skin changes over 4–12 weeks as tissues remodel. Scalp responses typically evolve over 3–6 months. Your clinician will outline likely timelines for your situation.

How many sessions do I need?

Plans are personalised, but a common schedule is:

  • Skin: 2–3 sessions 4–6 weeks apart, then maintenance every 6–12 months.

  • Scalp: 3–4 sessions 4–6 weeks apart, then maintenance every 3–6 months, adjusted to response.

Risks & side effects

All procedures carry risks. With PRP these can include:

  • Common/short-term: redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, temporary sensitivity or headache.

  • Less common: infection, prolonged swelling/bruising, flare of underlying skin conditions, temporary hair-shedding (telogen effluvium) with scalp work.

  • Rare: allergic-type reactions to antiseptics/topicals, scarring, vessel or nerve injury.

You’ll receive specific aftercare and warning signs to watch for. Contact the clinic promptly if you are concerned.

Who is (and isn’t) suitable?

May be considered for adults seeking non-surgical support for skin quality, scars, or early hair thinning after clinical assessment.

Usually not suitable if you have:

  • Active infection at the site, certain blood/platelet disorders, severe anaemia

  • Uncontrolled autoimmune disease, active cancer treatment

  • Use of some blood-thinners (varies; medical review required)

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Your medical history and medications are reviewed during consultation.

Preparing for PRP

  • Avoid anti-inflammatory pain relief and blood-thinning supplements (e.g., fish oil) if your doctor advises.

  • Arrive well-hydrated and with clean skin/scalp.

  • Plan light activity for the first 24–48 hours post-treatment.

PRP at Eleventh Heaven (Brisbane)

  • Doctor-led assessment with clear discussion of benefits, risks, alternatives, costs and timelines

  • Conservative, natural-looking approach; staged plans when appropriate

  • Integration with evidence-informed skincare, SPF, and (for scalp) comprehensive hair strategies

Next step: Book a doctor-led consultation in Teneriffe, Brisbane to check your suitability and design a personalised plan.

FAQs

Why use PRP for skin rejuvenation?

PRP treatment delivers concentrated growth factors that stimulate and improve blood supply in addition to nutrients needed for cells to regenerate the ageing tissue. This treatment utilises a scientifically-proven technique for tissue regeneration with over 5000 published articles.

Science of PRP

  • Inside platelets are alpha granules, which contain cytokines, growth factors and bioactive proteins essential for tissue repair and healing.
  • Upon contact with collagen fibres in exposed endothelium, the platelet is activated.
  • This causes the alpha granules start to release their growth factors (GF) that activate the body’s natural healing mechanism.
  • Each growth factor has an important  role in the regeneration process. The main GF’s include:
    • platelet-derived growth factor (PDGFaa, PDGFbb, PDGFab)
    • transforming growth factor beta (TGF-b, TGF-b2)
    • vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
    • insulin-like growth factor (IGF)
    • fibroblast growth factor (FGF)
    • epidermal growth factor (EGF).

The benefits of PRP are thought to rely on the complementary and complex interactions between the concentrated growth factors and adhesive protein factors such as fibronectin and vitronectin, creating the regenerative process of chemotaxis, cell proliferation, removal of tissue debris, angiogenesis, extracellular matrix formation, osteoid production, and collagen synthesis.

How does your PRP differ from other providers?

At the Eleventh Heaven™, PRP is collected from patient under the clinical care of our registered medical practitioner and administered by the primary medical practitioner. Alocuro PRP is minimally manipulated and is for homologous use only.

Is this a safe procedure?

As with all medical procedures, all procedures carry risks including small risks of bleeding, bruising, pain and infection. As this is an autologous treatment, meaning that only patient’s own blood is used to extract the concentrated nutrients and growth factors, the procedure is considered safe as the risk of allergic reactions and rejections are very low.

How many treatments do I need?

On average, a patient requires 3 treatments performed 1 month apart to achieve optimal results. A 6-12 monthly maintenance treatment is recommended.

Is there a downtime?

Minimal or none.

FAQs - PRP FOR HAIR LOSS

PRP for Hair Loss

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or ‘male-pattern baldness’ is a common form of hair loss affecting up to 50% of men by age 50 and nearly 50% of women (female-pattern hair loss) over the course of their lifetime.

The causes for hair loss are complex. PRP is linked by numerous high level research studies to reduce hair loss and improve hair number & health.