Platelet Rich Plasma
Your Biology. Multiple Uses.
PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. It is prepared from a patient's own blood and contains a concentrated platelet-rich fraction that can be used in several aesthetic and regenerative treatment strategies.
At Bolus, PRP is not one procedure. It is a biologic tool that can be injected, combined with microneedling or incorporated into selected treatment plans depending on the tissue, concern and available evidence.
One biologic product - very different treatment goals.
Facial skin rejuvenation.
Microneedling and Vampire Facial.
Vampire Facelift.
Under-eye rejuvenation.
Hair restoration.
P-Shot for selected male sexual-health concerns.
O-Shot for selected female sexual and urinary-health concerns.
Adjunctive use with selected aesthetic procedures.
Your own blood is the starting material.
PRP is an autologous blood product. That means it comes from you rather than from a donor or synthetic injectable product.
The Liquid Component
Plasma is the liquid portion of blood that carries cells, proteins, electrolytes and other circulating components.
More Than Clotting
Platelets are best known for their role in clotting, but they also contain signaling proteins and growth factors involved in normal wound healing and tissue repair.
Prepare The PRP
Blood is centrifuged to separate its components and prepare a platelet-rich fraction for the intended treatment.
Blood draw to treatment.
Assess
We determine the treatment goal and whether PRP is an appropriate option.
Draw
A small amount of the patient's own blood is collected.
Centrifuge
The blood is processed to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich component.
Use
The prepared PRP is injected or incorporated into the selected procedure according to the treatment plan.
What are you trying to improve?
The treatment matters more than simply requesting PRP.
Vampire Facial
Microneedling creates controlled microchannels while PRP is incorporated immediately into the treatment. This pathway focuses primarily on texture, collagen stimulation and selected acne scars.
EXPLORE VAMPIRE FACIALVampire Facelift
PRP is used as an injectable facial-rejuvenation strategy and may be combined with conservative structural support when appropriate. Results are typically more subtle than a comprehensive Sculptra or full-face filler plan.
EXPLORE VAMPIRE FACELIFTPRP Under-Eyes
PRP may be considered around the under-eye area when the goal is subtle tissue-quality improvement rather than replacement of significant structural volume loss.
ASK ABOUT UNDER-EYE PRPPRP Hair Restoration
PRP is injected into selected areas of the scalp as part of a hair-restoration strategy. The strongest evidence is in androgenetic alopecia and appropriate patient selection matters.
EXPLORE PRP FOR HAIR LOSSP-Shot
Penile PRP is an investigational regenerative strategy used in appropriately selected men, generally age 40 and older, experiencing changes in erectile function.
EXPLORE P-SHOTO-Shot
PRP has been investigated for selected female sexual-function concerns and stress urinary incontinence. Assessment is important because orgasm, libido, pain and bladder symptoms are different clinical problems.
EXPLORE O-SHOTPRP does not always have to be the main procedure.
In selected treatment plans, PRP can be added to another procedure when the combination is clinically appropriate and the goal is to support tissue response, healing or regenerative signaling.
Microneedling + PRP
One of the most established aesthetic combinations. Microneedling creates controlled microchannels and PRP is incorporated into the treatment immediately afterward.
EXPLORE MICRONEEDLINGRF Microneedling + PRP
PRP may be considered as an adjunct to selected RF microneedling plans when appropriate for the treatment goal and skin.
EXPLORE RF MICRONEEDLINGSelected Resurfacing Plans
PRP has been studied as an adjunct to some laser and resurfacing procedures. Whether it adds meaningful value depends on the device, treatment depth, indication and available evidence.
EXPLORE SKIN TREATMENTSAcne Scar Treatment
PRP may complement microneedling and selected scar-revision plans, but it does not release tethered scars or replace treatments such as subcision or TCA CROSS when scar anatomy requires them.
EXPLORE ACNE SCARSFacial Injection Plans
PRP may be used alone or alongside selected injectable strategies when the objective includes subtle tissue-quality improvement rather than simply adding volume.
EXPLORE FACIAL PRPAsk Before Your Procedure
Already scheduled for a skin or regenerative procedure? Ask whether adding PRP makes sense for your particular treatment rather than assuming it automatically improves every procedure.
ASK ABOUT A PRP ADD-ONPRP is not an automatic upgrade.
The fact that PRP can be combined with a procedure does not mean every combination has been proven to improve outcomes. We use PRP when the treatment objective, biology and available evidence make the combination reasonable.
Regenerative does not mean miraculous.
It Uses Your Own Blood
PRP is autologous. Because it comes from the patient's own blood, it avoids the concept of injecting donor plasma or a synthetic volumizing product.
Results Depend On The Indication
Evidence for PRP hair restoration is different from evidence for facial rejuvenation, erectile function or female sexual health. Each application should be evaluated separately.
PRP Does Not Replace Everything
PRP cannot substitute for volume restoration when filler or Sculptra is needed, release a tethered acne scar, correct significant pigmentation or solve every cause of hair loss or sexual dysfunction.
Hair loss deserves more than automatically injecting the scalp.
PRP has one of the stronger bodies of evidence among aesthetic regenerative applications, particularly for androgenetic alopecia. But hair loss can also reflect genetics, hormones, thyroid disease, nutrient deficiency, medications, inflammatory scalp disease, stress and other causes.
Our dedicated PRP Hair Restoration page will separate hair-loss diagnosis, candidacy, treatment series, maintenance and combination strategies rather than treating every form of shedding as the same condition.
PRP is not one evidence base.
The quality of evidence differs dramatically depending on how and where PRP is being used.
PRP + Facial Rejuvenation
A 2025 systematic review found clinical and histologic signals supporting PRP for facial rejuvenation, including reported improvements in wrinkles, texture and dermal density, while emphasizing variation in preparation methods, dose and administration technique.
READ THE REVIEWWhere Facial Evidence Appears Strongest
A review of 20 studies involving 514 patients found significant improvements reported most consistently for skin thickness and elasticity. Wrinkles, texture and dyschromia showed less consistent results.
READ THE REVIEWEvidence Quality Still Matters
An overview of 13 systematic reviews found much of the facial-rejuvenation evidence was based on small or uncontrolled studies and rated confidence in most review findings as low or critically low.
READ THE REVIEWPRP + Alopecia
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 randomized trials involving 1,877 participants found PRP improved hair-density and hair-loss outcomes in alopecia, although treatment protocols remained heterogeneous.
READ THE HAIR RESEARCHMultiple PRP Applications
PRP has been investigated across skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, wound healing and other aesthetic applications, but substantial variation in processing and treatment protocols remains a major limitation across the literature.
READ THE REVIEWPRP As An Adjunct
The literature has investigated PRP in combination with procedures such as microneedling, laser treatment, hyaluronic acid and other regenerative strategies. The strength of evidence depends on the specific combination rather than the PRP name alone.
REVIEW THE EVIDENCEThe questions worth answering before choosing PRP.
What is PRP?
PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. It is an autologous blood product prepared by drawing a patient's blood and processing it to obtain a platelet-rich fraction for the intended treatment.
What do platelets do?
Platelets are involved in blood clotting and normal wound healing. They also contain signaling proteins and growth factors involved in tissue-repair processes.
Is PRP the same as stem cells?
No. PRP is not a stem-cell treatment. It is a platelet-rich blood product prepared from the patient's own blood.
What can PRP be used for at Bolus?
PRP may be incorporated into facial rejuvenation, Vampire Facial, Vampire Facelift, under-eye treatment, hair restoration, P-Shot, O-Shot and selected adjunctive aesthetic treatment plans when clinically appropriate.
Can I add PRP to another procedure?
Often, yes. PRP can be incorporated into many procedures, particularly microneedling and selected regenerative or resurfacing plans. However, PRP is not automatically beneficial with every procedure. Whether it makes sense depends on the treatment, indication and available evidence.
Is PRP natural?
PRP is autologous, meaning it is prepared from the patient's own blood. That is different from saying the procedure is risk-free or that every claimed regenerative effect has been proven.
Is PRP safe?
Because PRP is prepared from the patient's own blood, allergic reaction to the plasma itself is less of a concern than with foreign injectable materials. However, blood draw and injection procedures can still involve bruising, bleeding, tenderness, infection, swelling, discomfort and other treatment-specific risks.
Does PRP hurt?
Comfort depends on where and how PRP is being used. Topical or local anesthetic may be used for procedures such as microneedling or intimate PRP treatment. Scalp and facial injections can still involve pressure, pinching, tenderness or temporary discomfort.
How long does PRP take to work?
There is no universal timeline because PRP is used for very different indications. Skin remodeling, hair growth and sexual-function outcomes are measured on different timelines. Treatment-specific pages explain the expected course for each application.
How many PRP treatments will I need?
That depends entirely on the indication. Hair restoration may involve a treatment series and maintenance. Microneedling may be performed in a series. Sexual-health and injectable facial protocols differ. There is no single evidence-based number of PRP treatments that applies to every condition.
Is PRP better than Sculptra or filler?
Not when meaningful structural volume restoration is required. PRP may support subtle tissue-quality improvement, while Sculptra and dermal filler serve different structural and biostimulatory roles. The best treatment depends on the actual problem being corrected.
Can PRP treat hair loss?
Yes, PRP has been extensively studied for selected types of hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia. A dedicated hair-restoration assessment is still important because different forms of shedding and alopecia require different approaches.
Does PRP work for everyone?
No. Response varies by indication, patient, biology, treatment protocol and underlying condition. PRP should not be marketed as universally effective.
Do you accept insurance for PRP treatment?
No. Bolus Med Spa does not accept or bill insurance for treatments, procedures, products or services. HSA and FSA cards may be accepted when permitted by the patient's plan. Bolus does not obtain prior authorizations or complete insurance, HSA or FSA reimbursement paperwork. Itemized receipts with applicable ICD-10 or CPT coding may be provided when appropriate. Custom letters, emails, forms or other administrative correspondence are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
PRP is not one treatment.
The value of platelet rich plasma depends on where it is used, what problem we are trying to solve and whether the evidence supports that application. Start with the goal and we will help determine where PRP fits.
