PRP Acne Treatment Melbourne | Platelet Therapy at Enesima

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Acne Treatment is a regenerative therapy that uses the patient's own blood to harness a concentrated source of growth factors and healing proteins, which are then delivered into the skin to reduce active acne, calm inflammation, and support the repair of acne scarring. Because PRP is derived from your own blood, it is biocompatible, the body recognises and responds to it naturally, without the risk of foreign body reaction.

The process begins with a small blood draw, which is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components. This concentrated plasma, rich in growth factors including PDGF, VEGF, and TGF-beta, is then prepared and applied to the skin via microneedling or targeted injection, depending on the area and concern being addressed.

PRP's growth factors stimulate the skin's repair mechanisms, reduce the inflammatory response associated with active acne, and promote healthy tissue remodelling over areas of post-acne scarring. It is a natural, biological approach to acne management that works with the body's own processes rather than relying on topical or systemic medications.

Your appointment begins with a blood draw from the arm, the volume required is small, typically 10–20ml. While the blood is being processed in the centrifuge, your clinician will prepare and numb the treatment area. The PRP is then delivered into the skin via microneedling or injection over approximately 30–45 minutes.

Following treatment, expect redness, mild swelling, and possible pinpoint bruising at injection sites, which typically resolves within 48–72 hours. A course of 3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart is recommended, with results becoming progressively more visible over the months following each session.