PRP facial with microneedling in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. At LUMEN in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, the clinic’s PRP facial combines plasma obtained from your own blood with microneedling. Marie will explain each part of the procedure and help you weigh the evidence, recovery and suitability for your skin.
What PRP involves
A small blood sample is taken and processed to separate a platelet-rich portion of plasma.
Platelets contain substances involved in the body’s repair processes. Using your own plasma does not make the procedure risk-free or guarantee a particular effect.
Why it may be discussed
Weighing the evidence together.
- Skin appearancePRP has been studied for facial skin
- Varied methodsMethods and outcomes differ between studies
- Limited evidenceNot a proven way to reverse ageing
Evidence remains limited, so Marie will discuss whether there is a reasonable basis to consider PRP for you. It should not be presented as a way to repair all skin concerns.
What happens at your appointment
Each step, explained.
Consultation
Your medical history, medicines and an assessment of your skin come first.
Blood collection
If suitable, a small blood sample is taken from you.
Plasma preparation
The sample is processed to separate the platelet-rich plasma.
Microneedling
Marie explains how the plasma is used, comfort measures and the plan before you consent.
Your own plasma.
Honest advice.
Recovery and suitability
What to plan for.
Follow your individual aftercare instructions and seek advice if symptoms worsen.
After the procedure
- Redness
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Bruising
Blood collection
- Bruising
- Light-headedness
May affect suitability
- Blood or platelet disorders
- Certain medicines
- Other health factors
Care shaped around you
Nursing first. Listening always.
Marie brings over 32 years of nursing experience and has worked in aesthetics since 2019. Her approach starts with listening and realistic expectations.
Professional memberships
- NMCNursing and Midwifery Council
- Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners
- British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses
- RCNRoyal College of Nursing
- Aesthetic Complications Expert Group
Your questions answered
Questions, answered.
Is the plasma from me?
Yes. The plasma is prepared from a blood sample taken from you.
Is PRP injected as part of this facial?
Marie will explain the exact delivery method during consultation. The clinic’s facial includes microneedling; additional injections should not be assumed.
Should I stop any medicines?
Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own. Discuss them with Marie and the clinician who prescribed them before making changes.
What are the risks?
Infection and pigment changes are possible, alongside the redness, swelling and bruising that can follow. Marie will explain the risks relevant to you.
Explore PRP with Marie.
Understand the procedure and decide whether it is appropriate for your skin and circumstances.