PRP & Factor 4 Serum Therapy Sydney CBD
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Serum therapy uses components derived from your own blood as part of selected skin treatment plans.
At True Skin Cosmetic & Laser Clinic in Sydney CBD, our clinicians assess your skin, treatment goals and medical history before discussing whether PRP or Factor 4 may be appropriate for you.
Serum Therapy is a new and exciting treatment that utilises the serum from your own blood to create a new super serum with the ability to act on your skin hygenically and effectively. Through centrifugation, serum is extracted and treated to enable it to interact with your skin. Combined with microneedling techniques, the serum is applied directly into the skin in order to stimulate collagen production, resurfacing and renewal. Also known as the vampire facial, see what the wonders of your own blood can do for your anti ageing dreams.
What Is Serum Therapy?
Serum therapy involves collecting a small amount of your blood and processing it to separate selected components that can then be used during treatment.
Depending on the treatment, the prepared serum may be applied alongside skin needling or used in another clinically appropriate way.
Serum therapy may be considered for concerns including:
Uneven skin texture
Selected acne scars
Fine lines
Skin quality
Selected signs of skin ageing
Stretch marks
Suitability depends on your individual skin, medical history and treatment goals.
Our treatments
PRP
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) skin treatment is a natural therapy utilising your body’s own blood to promote skin healing. The nutrient rich serum in PRP generated from your own blood is applied to the face and micro-needled into the skin during a short procedure. Using the healing effects of your body’s own plasma and the essential chemicals in the PRP formula initiates accelerated promotion of skin rejuvenation, tightening and smoothing where you want it most.
Is there downtime expected?
You may experience some skin redness post treatment, however the PRP serum features natural anti inflammatory properties that will help with rapid recovery.
How many treatments will I need?
For optimum effectiveness, we recommend four PRP treatments spaced two to four weeks apart, followed by yearly ‘top-ups’. Expect noticeable results within three weeks, and great results after your fourth plasma treatment.
What areas can I treat with serum therapy?
The options are limitless with serum therapy. Forehead wrinkles, undereye wrinkles, crepey chest skin, neck wrinkles, stretch marks, age spots, the list goes on!
Please tell your clinician as soon as possible if you have an infection, low platelet count, are taking blood thinners (such as Warfarin or aspirin), are pregnant or breastfeeding, using anti-inflammatory medications, or are allergic to a local anaesthetic agent.
What to Expect From Serum Therapy
Your clinician will first review your medical history, skin concerns and treatment suitability.
A small amount of blood is then collected and processed before the prepared serum is used as part of your treatment.
Temporary effects may include:
Redness
Mild swelling
Tenderness
Bruising
Skin sensitivity
Downtime and treatment frequency vary depending on the treatment performed and your individual response.
Your clinician will provide aftercare instructions and explain what to expect before you proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Both treatments use components obtained from your own blood, but the way the blood is processed and the resulting serum differs.
Your clinician can explain which option may be more appropriate for your individual concerns.
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PRP or Factor 4 may be considered as part of a treatment plan for selected types of scarring.
The most appropriate treatment depends on the type and depth of the scar.
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You may experience some discomfort during blood collection or treatment.
Anaesthetic may be used where clinically appropriate to improve comfort.
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The number and frequency of treatments vary depending on your skin, the treatment selected and your individual response.
Your clinician can recommend a treatment plan following assessment.
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Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising may occur.
Recovery time varies depending on the treatment and individual response.
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True Skin Cosmetic & Laser Clinic is located at Ground Floor, 281 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000..