Your own biology, working harder.

What is PRP?

PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma — a concentrated solution prepared from a small sample of your own blood. Platelets contain growth factors that signal the body to repair, renew and regenerate tissue. By concentrating those platelets and re-introducing them to specific areas, PRP harnesses your body's natural healing process for aesthetic outcomes.

The treatment is sometimes called the "vampire facial" in popular press, which slightly underplays what is actually a serious, evidence-based regenerative therapy. PRP is used in sports medicine for tendon and joint repair, in orthopaedics for soft-tissue healing, and in dermatology for skin and hair restoration.

At Radiance, PRP is offered for three specific aesthetic applications: skin restoration, hair restoration, and under-eye rejuvenation. All use the same technique — just applied differently to different areas.

Is PRP right for me?

This may be suitable if you want to discuss:

• Improving overall skin tone, firmness or texture without filler
• Thinning hair, early pattern loss, or wanting to support healthy regrowth
• Tired-looking or hollow under-eyes where filler doesn't feel right for you
• A more natural, gradual approach to skin quality and renewal
• A treatment option that uses your own biology rather than an injectable product

Not sure? That's exactly what your free consultation is for.

Three treatment areas.

Skin restoration — PRP applied to the face stimulates collagen production and improves overall skin quality. Most effective for tone, firmness, fine lines and texture. A course of three sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, is recommended for visible results. Excellent for clients in their 30s, 40s and beyond who want to invest in long-term skin quality without filler.

Hair restoration — PRP injected into the scalp can stimulate dormant or weakening hair follicles, used for male and female pattern thinning, alopecia, and general fine or thinning hair. Particularly effective when started early — before significant hair loss. Course of three sessions initially, with maintenance every 6–12 months.

Under-eye rejuvenation — PRP is often a better choice than dermal filler for the delicate under-eye area, where the goal is improved skin quality and reduced dark circles rather than added volume. Gentler, more gradual, more natural.

How the treatment works

A small sample of blood is drawn — typically 10–20ml, equivalent to a routine blood test. The sample is then placed in a centrifuge for around 10 minutes, which separates the plasma and concentrates the platelets.

The resulting PRP is then applied to the treatment area: either by micro-needling (for general skin restoration) or by direct injection (for under-eye and hair work). Treatment time including blood draw, centrifuge, and application is around 60 minutes.

Because the product is entirely your own biology, allergic reactions are virtually impossible. There is no foreign substance, no risk of rejection, no risk of long-term migration. It is one of the safest aesthetic treatments available.

What to expect at your appointment.

Consultation and suitability check — every appointment begins with a conversation about your goals, medical history and whether PRP is the right fit. Nothing is rushed.

Treatment plan — April will explain which application (skin, hair or under-eye), how many sessions are likely to help, and roughly what to expect along the way.

The treatment itself — a small blood draw, a short wait while it's prepared, then application by micro-needling or injection. Around 60 minutes in total.

Aftercare advice — clear guidance on what's normal in the first 24 hours and how to support your results afterwards.

Follow-up — ongoing guidance on timing for further sessions, based on how your skin or scalp responds.

Price and course.

PRP starts from £250. The number of sessions depends on the area treated, your goals and suitability. April will explain the recommended approach clearly before you decide whether to go ahead.

Frequently asked.