PRP Facial (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) facial treatment using the patient's own blood-derived growth factors to stimulate skin renewal, improve tone, and support collagen production. Blood is drawn, processed via centrifuge to concentrate platelets, and the resulting PRP is applied topically or injected into the skin. Ideal for dull skin, fine lines, texture irregularities, and early volume loss.

PRP facial treatments at Shire Cosmetics in Kirrawee, Sydney, use the patient's own platelet-rich plasma to stimulate cellular regeneration and skin rejuvenation. The procedure begins with a small blood draw, after which the sample is centrifuged to separate and concentrate the platelets from the red blood cells and plasma. Platelets contain a high concentration of growth factors — including PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor), TGF-β (transforming growth factor-beta), VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), and EGF (epidermal growth factor) — which regulate cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation. When PRP is introduced to the dermis, these growth factors bind to receptors on fibroblasts and keratinocytes, upregulating collagen synthesis, accelerating tissue repair, and supporting new blood vessel formation. At Shire Cosmetics, PRP is most commonly administered in combination with microneedling: after the microneedling session creates micro-channels, PRP is applied topically and massaged across the treated area, allowing the growth factor concentrate to penetrate deeply into the dermis via the open channels — a protocol that maximises PRP absorption compared to topical-only application. PRP may also be injected using fine needles for targeted volumetric and regenerative effects in specific facial zones. The combined PRP and microneedling approach is particularly beneficial for patients with dull or fatigued-looking skin, fine lines, uneven skin tone, and mild volume loss associated with early ageing. Because PRP utilises the patient's own biological material, there is no risk of allergic reaction or hypersensitivity. A course of 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart delivers the most pronounced and durable results, with ongoing maintenance recommended every 6 to 12 months. Shire Cosmetics serves patients across the Sutherland Shire and southern Sydney, NSW, from its Kirrawee clinic location.