icon-pp
“ Memberships starting from $49 per week. Click here to find out more.” icon-crossline

PRP Skin Treatment

The skin’s ability to repair and renew itself gradually slows, contributing over time to changes in texture, tone and overall quality. PRP is a treatment that uses components of your own blood to support the skin’s natural regenerative processes.

 

At Medical Aesthetic, we take a considered approach to PRP treatment. Rather than treating every skin concern in the same way, we assess your skin, treatment history and goals before recommending PRP.

What is PRP?

PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. It is an autologous treatment, meaning it is prepared from a small sample of your own blood, which is processed to concentrate the platelets and growth factors it naturally contains.

Platelets play a role in the body’s healing processes. Research into the aesthetic use of platelet-rich plasma suggests it may support fibroblast activity and collagen production, and contribute to improvements in skin texture and quality.

It is important to note that the aesthetic use of PRP is an evolving area of medicine with a developing evidence base. Unlike treatments designed primarily to add volume, PRP aims to support the quality and condition of the skin itself.

Book now

How PRP Skin Treatment Works

The process begins with a small blood draw, similar to a routine blood test. The sample is then placed in a centrifuge, which separates and concentrates the platelets and growth factors from the rest of the blood.

Once prepared, this concentrated plasma is reintroduced to the treatment area, where the aim is to support the skin’s own repair and renewal over time.

The entire process is completed within a single appointment. Your blood is drawn, prepared and administered by your treating practitioner in the same session. Because PRP uses your own blood rather than a synthetic product, it occupies a different position among injectable treatments.

Book now

What Are the Benefits of PRP Injections?

PRP may be considered for people wanting to support the overall quality of their skin rather than dramatically change their facial features.

Depending on your skin and treatment area, platelet-rich plasma skin treatment may help support the appearance of:

  • Skin texture and smoothness
  • Skin tone and overall quality
  • Elasticity and skin resilience
  • Early signs of skin tiredness or dullness

 

Results vary between individuals and develop gradually. PRP is not intended to create an immediate or dramatic change, nor is it a volumising treatment.

Book now

PRP Treatment in Melbourne: What to Expect

Prior to undergoing PRP treatment at Medical Aesthetic, we begin with an aesthetic consultation to ensure PRP is the right treatment for you.

Your nurse will assess your skin and talk through:

  • Your concerns
  • The areas you would like treated
  • If PRP is suitable for you
  • The number and frequency of treatments that may be recommended
  • Expected downtime
  • Possible risks and side effects
  • Treatment costs

 

Part of this assessment involves confirming that PRP is safe for you specifically. It may not be suitable for people with low platelet counts, an active infection, or those taking blood-thinning medication, among other health considerations.

PRP is administered through a series of small injections into the treatment area. A topical anaesthetic and other comfort measures may be used where clinically appropriate. Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising can occur.

Your nurse will explain what to expect before treatment and provide appropriate aftercare instructions.

Book now

When Will I See Results?

PRP is not an instant-result treatment. Changes in skin quality generally develop progressively following treatment rather than appearing immediately, as the skin responds over the weeks and months that follow.

A series of treatments may be recommended initially, with future treatment determined according to how your skin responds. Rather than committing you to a fixed schedule, we prefer to reassess your skin and determine whether further treatment is appropriate.

Book now

PRP Skin Treatment in Melbourne

PRP is generally used across the face, with the under-eye area being a common area of interest.

Because it draws on your own blood, a PRP skin treatment Melbourne clients ask about is often considered by people looking for an approach that supports the skin's own processes. 

As with any treatment, suitability depends on the individual, which is why your nurse will assess your skin rather than recommending PRP based on a single concern alone.

The under-eye area has some of the thinnest skin on the face, which is why changes in texture, fine lines and skin quality can become particularly noticeable here.

PRP under-eye treatments are used with the aim of supporting the quality and condition of this delicate skin, rather than adding volume. For some people, this makes it worth considering for the eye area, particularly where the concern relates to skin quality rather than significant hollowing.

It is important to understand that not every under-eye concern is a skin-quality concern. Hollowness, pigmentation, fluid retention and changes in facial structure can all contribute to how the area looks. Where volume loss is the main cause, facial volume loss treatment may be more appropriate. If PRP is not likely to address the main cause of your concern, we will tell you.

Safety Considerations

Because PRP uses your own blood, it carries a different risk profile than injectables made from synthetic or non-autologous products. PRP remains an injectable treatment, however, and carries the risks common to any injection.

The most frequent effects are temporary and may include bruising, swelling, redness and tenderness at the injection sites. As with any injection, there is also a rare risk of infection, which is why treatment must be carried out in a clinical setting by a qualified practitioner.

PRP is not suitable for everyone. It may not be appropriate for people with low platelet counts, an active infection, or those taking blood-thinning medication, among other contraindications. 

Suitability is assessed individually, and all treatment at Medical Aesthetic is provided by AHPRA-registered practitioners.

Combining PRP with Other Skin Treatments

PRP can be performed as a standalone treatment. In some cases, however, it may form part of a broader skin plan.

For example, we may discuss Morpheus8 where concerns such as skin texture and laxity would benefit from a different treatment mechanism, or Rejuran skin treatment as another approach to supporting skin quality.

There is no standard combination that is right for everyone. The timing and order of PRP injections are important, and we build plans according to the skin in front of us.

PRP and Hormonal Skin Changes

Skin does not age at the same rate for everyone. Changes in hormones, particularly around perimenopause and menopause skin care, can coincide with noticeable changes in skin hydration, elasticity, thickness and collagen.

If these changes are part of a broader shift in your skin, we may look beyond a single treatment and consider how PRP fits into a long-term skin plan.

PRP Prices in Melbourne

At Medical Aesthetic, your treatment begins with a complimentary consultation and an individual assessment. The final cost of PRP treatment depends on the treatment area and your individual treatment plan. We will provide your pricing before proceeding with treatment.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment at Medical Aesthetic

At Medical Aesthetic, our approach is based on assessment first and treatment second. Our team of registered nurses and clinicians takes the time to understand your concerns and goals, and to thoroughly assess your skin before recommending any treatment.

We are honest about where PRP fits. We regard it as a supportive option rather than a replacement for more established, clinically indicated treatments. Sometimes it is an appropriate, gentler starting point; at other times, a different approach will achieve more, and we will tell you so.

If you are considering PRP, or a broader skin plan, book a complimentary consultation with our team to discuss whether PRP is appropriate for you.

Frequently Ask Questions

CONTACT US

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is prepared from a small sample of your own blood, which is processed to concentrate its platelets and growth factors before being reintroduced to the skin. It is used to support the skin’s natural repair processes. Its aesthetic use is an evolving area of medicine with a developing evidence base.

A small amount of your blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors. This concentrated plasma is then applied to the treatment area to support the skin’s own repair and collagen processes. The process is completed in a single appointment.

PRP is generally used to support skin texture, tone and overall skin quality, rather than to add volume or change facial features. Results are gradual and vary between individuals.

Yes. PRP is sometimes used to support skin quality in the delicate under-eye area. Where the main concern is volume loss rather than skin quality, a different treatment may be more appropriate, which we will discuss at consultation.

PRP may not be suitable for people with low platelet counts, an active infection, or those taking blood-thinning medication, among other health considerations. Suitability is always assessed individually during consultation.

The cost of PRP treatment depends on the treatment area and your individual treatment plan, which we will discuss in full during your consultation.

This varies between individuals. A short course of sessions is often recommended initially, with results building gradually over the following weeks to months. Your nurse will recommend a plan based on your skin and goals.

Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising at the injection sites may occur. The degree and duration vary between patients and treatment areas, so we recommend planning treatment with this in mind, particularly before important events.

As with any cosmetic procedure, suitability needs to be assessed individually. Your medical history, current medications, platelet health, skin condition and treatment goals are all considered during consultation, along with potential risks, expected outcomes and alternatives.

Medical Aesthetic is rated 4.9 from 100+ reviews on Google.

VIEW ALL
Google reviews badge
Your Cart

icon-cart No products in the cart. RETURN TO SHOP