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Book consultationPlatelet-rich plasma uses a small sample of your own blood to stimulate collagen, improve skin texture and restore a healthy glow. At Kriniko Medical Aesthetics in Cambridge, every PRP treatment is prepared and performed by Dr Kris, using sterile medical protocols and nothing but your own plasma.
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PRP begins with a medical procedure: taking your blood, preparing it correctly and injecting it into the right layer of skin. Dr Kris brings more than 12 years of clinical experience to every stage, so your treatment is carried out to the same standard you would expect in any medical setting.
PRP suits skin that looks tired, dull or crepey rather than skin that has lost volume. If you want to improve quality and texture without adding filler, it may be the right choice.
PRP doesn't change your features. It works with the skin you already have, improving its quality over a course of treatments so the change looks gradual and entirely natural.
Your skin is examined for texture, laxity, pigmentation and scarring, so the number of sessions you're advised to have reflects what your skin actually needs.
PRP works cumulatively. Dr Kris typically recommends a course of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart, with maintenance discussed once results have settled.
PRP pairs well with microneedling, polynucleotides or skin-quality boosters. Where a combination gives a better result, Dr Kris will plan it into your treatment schedule.
Whether you want an all-over improvement in skin quality, brighter under-eyes or PRP combined with microneedling, Dr Kris will tailor the protocol to your skin.
Concentrated plasma is injected across the face in a fine pattern, delivering growth factors directly to the layer of skin where collagen is made. It's a good option if your skin looks tired, dull or textured but you don't want filler or muscle-relaxing injections.
Improvement is gradual. Most patients notice brighter, smoother skin within a few weeks, with firmness continuing to build over two to three months as new collagen forms. The neck, décolletage and backs of the hands can be treated in the same way.
The skin beneath the eyes is the thinnest on the face, and it's often where tiredness shows first. PRP can improve the quality of that skin, softening fine crepey lines and helping dark circles that come from thin, translucent skin rather than pigment or shadow.
Because plasma is your own tissue, it's a considered option for an area where fillers carry more risk of puffiness or lumps. Dr Kris will assess whether your under-eye concern is likely to respond to PRP, and say so plainly if it isn't.
Sometimes called a vampire facial, this combines medical microneedling with your own platelet-rich plasma. The micro-channels created by microneedling allow plasma to be applied across the skin surface while also triggering the skin's own repair response.
It's a strong choice for acne scarring, enlarged pores and general textural irregularity across the whole face. Expect redness similar to mild sunburn for around 24 to 48 hours, with skin looking progressively smoother over the following weeks.
Knowing what happens before, during and after your PRP appointment helps you feel at ease and set realistic expectations.
Dr Kris reviews your medical history, medication and blood-related conditions, assesses your skin and confirms whether PRP is suitable. You'll receive a clear plan, including how many sessions to expect.
A small blood sample is taken from your arm and spun in a centrifuge for several minutes. Numbing cream is applied while it separates, then the plasma is injected or applied. Allow around 60 minutes.
Redness, mild swelling and occasional small bruises are normal for a day or two. Avoid make-up, exercise and heat for 24 hours. Your progress is reviewed before each subsequent session.
PRP results build rather than appear. Most patients see early brightness within two to three weeks, with collagen-led improvements continuing for around three months after a completed course.
Dull, tired skin looks fresher and more even.
Fine lines and rough patches soften over time.
Improved elasticity as new collagen forms.
Thin, crepey skin looks better supported.
Acne marks and texture gradually less obvious.
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Healthier, brighter skin using nothing but your own plasma. Book a consultation with Dr Kris for an honest assessment and a PRP plan built around your skin.