Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP treatment is an innovative medical and aesthetic treatment that works with the body’s own natural powers of healing to slow or reverse the ageing process.

The procedure was nicknamed ‘the vampire facelift’ as the practitioner will take a sample of your blood, treat it using a centrifuge machine, and then reinject it to increase skin repair, making the skin look fresher and more radiant.

PRP is rich in growth factors and proteins that aid in the body's natural healing processes. PRP can even be used as a therapeutic option for hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia - otherwise known as male or female pattern baldness.

As well as reinjection, PRP can be combined with treatments such as Morpheus 8 where the practitioner will spread the extracted plasma over the treated area to help speed up healing and increase the level of collagen production.

Throughout life, our bodies have an incredible capacity to repair and restore damaged tissues. PRP treatment uses this innate healing ability to treat early signs of skin ageing. PRP can treat fine lines, crepiness, and slight sagging on the face, chest, and cleavage, plumping, smoothing, and rejuvenating the skin. PRP can also be a great treatment for hair-loss in both men and women.

The procedure hit the headlines when Kim Kardashian posted a picture on Instagram of her face while she was undergoing the revolutionary new therapy. PRP treatment is a safe, effective, non-invasive way of improving the appearance by improving skin tone, texture and hair-loss.

The consultant performs PRP treatment as an outpatient procedure, using a topical anaesthetic cream.

The specialist will take a small sample of your blood. They will process and treat it so that the plasma and platelets are extracted and concentrated. The consultant will then reinject the platelet-rich plasma into the skin in several small injections across the treatment area. PRP can also be combined with treatments such as Morpheus 8 where the practitioner spreads extracted plasma over the treated area to help speed up healing and increase the level of collagen production.

The platelets in our blood are rich in proteins that act to heal damaged tissues. When they are introduced back into the body, the platelets release these growth factors, which stimulate collagen production and the laying down of fat under the skin. Over a few weeks, the treatment triggers skin repair, and restores a youthful glow.

The ultimate treatment plan consists of 3 sessions (PRP on its own or with Morpheus 8), two weeks apart.

There is minimal downtime following PRP. You will be able to get on with your usual activities shortly after treatment. Side effects appear to be infrequent but may include bruising, swelling, and inflammation at the injection sites.

Applying cold compresses can prevent swelling and bruising, and you should avoid touching the face or using make-up for at least six hours to prevent any infections.

Bella Vou offers clients a uniquely individual approach to cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments. The state-of-the-art clinic provides the very latest procedures in a chic, comfortable, and welcoming environment in the heart of the beautiful historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Bella Vou is dedicated to providing satisfaction, the highest standards of care, and a personal touch, throughout your treatment journey. The skilled team is passionate about helping people achieve the results they want and making their experience enjoyable and stress-free.

Bella Vou offers competitively priced packages of care, with no hidden extras. The clinic is approved and inspected regularly to ensure the highest standards of patient care, cleanliness, and infection control.

The staff at Bella Vou are professional, highly qualified, and led by cosmetic surgeons recognised by the most reputable aesthetics and cosmetic surgery associations, including the UK Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (UKAAPS).

Bella Vou combines cutting-edge treatment and clinical excellence with the luxury, comfort, and discretion of a spa and the hospitality of a five-star hotel.