PRP Injections
Harness your body's own healing power with Platelet-Rich Plasma injections at Advanced Skin MedSpa in Fishkill, NY. PRP therapy uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to rejuvenate skin, restore under-eye hollows, enhance hair growth, and accelerate tissue renewal — a truly natural approach to looking and feeling your best.
What Is PRP and How Does It Work?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrated solution derived from your own blood that is exceptionally rich in growth factors, cytokines, and bioactive proteins essential for tissue repair and regeneration. The process begins with a simple blood draw, similar to routine lab work. Your blood is then placed in a centrifuge that spins at high speed, separating the plasma and platelets from red and white blood cells. The resulting PRP concentrate contains three to five times the normal platelet concentration, creating a potent regenerative serum unique to you.
When PRP is injected into the skin or scalp, the concentrated platelets release growth factors including platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor (TGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF). These signaling proteins stimulate collagen synthesis, promote new blood vessel formation, accelerate cellular turnover, and recruit stem cells to the treated area. Because PRP is derived entirely from your own body, there is virtually no risk of allergic reaction or rejection.
Facial Rejuvenation with PRP
PRP facial injections are one of the most sought-after natural rejuvenation treatments at our Fishkill practice. When injected into the face, PRP stimulates collagen production and tissue renewal, improving skin texture, tone, firmness, and overall radiance. It is particularly effective for fine lines, crepey skin under the eyes, dull or uneven complexion, and mild volume loss in the cheeks and temples.
One of the most popular applications is PRP for the under-eye area. The delicate skin beneath the eyes is often too thin for traditional fillers and prone to dark circles, hollowing, and fine crepiness. PRP addresses these concerns by thickening the skin, improving vascularity, and enhancing the tissue quality from within. We also use PRP to rejuvenate the neck, decolletage, and backs of the hands — areas that often reveal aging but respond beautifully to growth factor stimulation. PRP can be used as a standalone injection treatment or combined with microneedling for enhanced penetration and results.
PRP for Hair Restoration
PRP has emerged as one of the most promising non-surgical treatments for thinning hair and early-stage hair loss. When injected into the scalp in areas of thinning, the concentrated growth factors stimulate dormant hair follicles, increase blood supply to the follicular unit, strengthen existing hair shafts, and extend the active growth phase of the hair cycle. The result is thicker, denser, healthier-looking hair over time.
PRP hair restoration at Advanced Skin MedSpa is appropriate for both men and women experiencing androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss), thinning hair, or decreased hair density. It works best in the early to moderate stages of thinning, when follicles are miniaturized but not yet completely dormant. A typical protocol involves three initial sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, followed by maintenance treatments every four to six months. Most patients begin to notice reduced shedding within the first month and visible improvement in hair density by three to six months.
Your PRP Treatment Experience and Recovery
Your PRP appointment at Advanced Skin MedSpa begins with a blood draw from your arm — typically one to two small vials. While your blood is processed in the centrifuge (about 10 to 15 minutes), your provider prepares the treatment area. For facial injections, a topical numbing cream is applied for comfort. The PRP is then injected using fine needles or a cannula at multiple points across the treatment zone. The entire appointment takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Recovery from PRP injections is generally mild. You may experience redness, mild swelling, tenderness, or minor bruising at injection sites for one to three days. For scalp treatments, you may notice some tightness or tenderness that resolves within 24 hours. We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, sun exposure, and harsh skincare products for 24 to 48 hours post-treatment. Because PRP works by stimulating biological processes, results are gradual — most patients see meaningful improvement after two to three sessions, with continued progress over the following months as collagen remodeling and tissue renewal advance.
Why Choose PRP at Advanced Skin MedSpa
100% Natural and Autologous
PRP is derived entirely from your own blood, eliminating the risk of allergic reaction, rejection, or sensitivity to foreign substances.
Versatile Treatment Areas
From under-eye rejuvenation and facial renewal to hair restoration and neck revitalization, PRP addresses multiple concerns with a single technology.
Stimulates Collagen and Growth
Concentrated growth factors activate your body's natural repair mechanisms, producing new collagen, improved vascularity, and healthier tissue.
Minimal Downtime
Most patients return to their daily routine within a day, with only mild redness or tenderness that quickly subsides.
Progressively Improving Results
Because PRP stimulates biological renewal, your results continue to develop and improve over weeks and months following each session.
Pairs with Other Treatments
PRP enhances the results of microneedling, laser therapy, and other skin treatments, making it a powerful complement to your overall aesthetic plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
For facial rejuvenation, we typically recommend a series of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart, followed by maintenance sessions once or twice a year. For hair restoration, the initial protocol also involves three sessions with maintenance every four to six months. Your provider at Advanced Skin MedSpa will tailor the treatment plan to your specific goals and response.
PRP has an excellent safety profile because it is derived entirely from your own blood. There is no risk of allergic reaction, disease transmission, or rejection. The most common side effects are temporary and localized: mild swelling, redness, bruising, and tenderness at injection sites. PRP has been used in orthopedic medicine and wound healing for decades before its adoption in aesthetic medicine.
PRP works by stimulating your body's natural regenerative processes, so results develop gradually. For facial treatments, you may notice improved skin quality and tone within two to four weeks, with continued improvement over three to six months. For hair restoration, reduced shedding is often noticed within four to six weeks, and visible thickening typically becomes apparent at three to six months.
Yes. PRP is one of our most effective treatments for the under-eye area. By stimulating collagen production and improving blood vessel quality in the delicate periorbital skin, PRP can reduce the appearance of dark circles, smooth fine lines, and improve the overall texture and thickness of under-eye skin. It is an excellent alternative for patients who are not candidates for under-eye filler.
Multiple clinical studies have shown that PRP can increase hair density, thickness, and growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia. It works best for early to moderate thinning when hair follicles are still present but miniaturized. PRP is not effective for areas of complete baldness where follicles have been lost entirely. A consultation will help us assess whether PRP hair restoration is appropriate for your stage of thinning.
Schedule your PRP consultation online or call Advanced Skin MedSpa at (845) 223-5900. We are located at 17 Old Main St Suite 1, Fishkill, NY 12524, serving patients throughout the Hudson Valley who are seeking natural regenerative treatments.