Moira Grobiki’s Guide to Intimate PRP Treatments at Cheshire Lasers:
Moira was an NHS Clinical Nurse Specialist in Sexual Health for 16 years before specialising as an Aesthetic Nurse. Therefore, training in intimate PRP was a natural progression, allowing her to practice in her two areas of expertise here in Cheshire. She holds a BSc (Hons) Diploma in Nursing and specialist sexual health and PRP training.
What is PRP?
PRP is short for Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is a non-surgical treatment that utilizes your own body’s healing abilities to stimulate skin and follicle recovery. It is a natural treatment that uses the platelets from your own blood. These activated platelets secrete and release at least seven different growth factors, which enhance the natural healing process of the skin and hair follicles. The growth factors & proteins activate stem cells and stimulate cellular repair and regeneration. In addition, collagen production and the formation of new blood vessels occur and further aid in tissue repair.
During a PRP Therapy treatment, Moira takes a small amount of blood like a standard blood test. The tube containing your blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and platelets from the other blood components. This PRP layer is what we inject into the treatment area using a small sterile needle.
PRP is frequently used to rejuvenate the face, scalp and body. Specialist nurses and doctors who are also trained in sexual health, gynaecology or urology are also using intimate PRP to help improve vaginal, vulval, urinary and penile function.
Find out more about PRP in general here.
Intimate Rejuvenation with PRP
PRP can help improve vaginal/vulval/urinary & penile function. It will improve many symptoms associated with natural ageing.
Women
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can help to improve sexual health and function in women, including the ability to orgasm. It is sometimes known as the ‘O Shot’ and has been used for a number of years.
Childbirth, menopause, ageing and other natural factors change the health and anatomy of womens vulva, urethra & vagina. The resulting effects of vaginal laxity, dryness, painful sex, vulval and vaginal shrinking and tightening, stress incontinence, episiotomy scar pain, and lack of orgasm. These effects fundamentally change the lives of women in a way that quite often is very difficult to share and discuss even with the closest of friends, meaning women often tolerate the symptoms & suffer in silence.
Women receiving the treatment report the following improvements after vaginal PRP:
- Increased Blood supply to the area which can lead to increased stimulation and arousal
- Increased ability to orgasm
- More intense orgasms
- Reduced pain during sex
- Reduced pain at the episiotomy site
- Improved continence
Labial PRP can also be used to improve vulval shrinkage and discomfort, improving the appearance and comfort of the vulva (this may also be used with specialist dermal fillers)
The treatment consists of taking a sample of your blood, spinning it in a machine to obtain the platelets, then injecting the platelets into the area between the bladder & the vagina and behind the clitoris. Only two injections are needed & numbing cream is used beforehand to reduce discomfort. Labial PRP to improve vulval appearance and comfort requires two injections into the vulva.
Men
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can help to improve sexual function, including the ability to orgasm. It is sometimes also known as the ‘P-Shot’ and is a relatively new treatment.
Most men occasionally fail to get or keep an erection. This is usually caused by stress, tiredness, anxiety or drinking too much alcohol, and it’s nothing to worry about. If it happens more often, it may be caused by physical or emotional problems.
Erectile dysfunction is common in men over 40 years old, with approximately 40 percent being affected to some degree.
PRP treatment promotes blood supply, production of growth hormones & healing to strengthen the area.
Men receiving the treatment report the following improvements after penile PRP:
- Better overall blood flow to the penis
- Stronger, firmer erections
- Easier to achieve and maintain erections (i.e., improved sexual stamina)
- Improvement in or resolution of penile curvature
- Resolution of penile pain with erection
- Increased sensitivity in the penis and increased ability to orgasm.
The treatment consists of taking a sample of your blood, spinning it in a machine to obtain the platelets, then injecting the platelets into the side of the penis. Moira then applies numbing cream to the treatment area. Once this has taken effect, most people require four injections to cover the treatment area.
How many treatments will I need?
While responses to treatment vary, many people will require one session, which usually lasts 6-12 months.
There is no limit to the number of treatments you can have, some patients find repeat treatments every 3-6 months very beneficial.
How much is Intimate PRP at Cheshire Lasers?
The cost depends on the treatment areas please see below:
Intimate PRP – Vaginal
PRP injections into the genital area promote healing, increase collagen & strengthen ligaments. The treatment consists of only two injections. Vaginal PRP can improve vaginal dryness, painful sex, stress incontinence & sexual function (ability to orgasm).
Effects can last up to 6 months.
One treatment is £600
If Labial PRP added treatment cost is £900 for both treatments
Intimate PRP – Labial
Used to improve labial atrophy – as we age the labia may appear to shrink & diminish. PRP injections in the labial area increase collagen production, improves the labial skin and also improves the appearance of the labia.
One treatment is £600
If added to Vaginal PRP treatment cost is £900 for both treatments.
Intimate PRP- Penile
Treatment of the penile area can increase collagen production and also improve sexual function (ability to orgasm). Effects can last up to 6 months.
One treatment is £600
Find out more about Aesthetic Nurse Moira who performs this treatment here.
Intimate PRP FAQ’s
Do I need to see a specialist?
The treatment is highly specialised and usually given by registered nurses and doctors who are also trained in sexual health, gynaecology or urology. Every patient requires a medical consultation and examination before the procedure to ensure that the treatment is appropriate for you.
Does it hurt?
We will use topical anaesthetic cream to numb the area before injections.
How many treatments and how often is this therapy needed?
While responses to treatment vary, most people will require one session, which usually lasts 6-12 months. There is no limit to the number of treatments you can have, some patients find repeat treatments every 3-6 months very beneficial.
Your practitioner will determine your treatment protocol according to your needs.
What results can I expect from PRP treatments?
Most people notice results 2-3 months after the first Intimate PRP treatment.
Are there possible side effects of PRP facial rejuvenation?
Minimal swelling and redness for 12-24 hours.
How long do results last?
Treatment results vary, however, in most patients the results last 6-12 months. Repeat treatments (every 3-6 months) will maintain the results.