REGENERATIVE SUPPORTING YOUR SKIN'S OWN RENEWAL

FAQ

• What's the difference between PRP and exosome treatments?

  They’re two different things. PRP — platelet-rich plasma — is prepared from your own blood, in the same clinical session, by our Registered Nurses under our treating practitioner’s clinical responsibility. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles — microscopic signalling particles — used at Flourish as part of regenerative protocols in consultation with our Registered Nurses. The two sit in different regulatory categories in Australia and work through different mechanisms. Your consultation will cover which, if either, is appropriate for you.

• Is PRP "TGA-approved" or "ARTG-listed"?

  PRP is not an ARTG-listed product. It sits under Australia’s autologous practitioner exemption — because the product is prepared from, and administered to, the same patient in the same clinical session. This is a different regulatory framework from ARTG-listed medical devices or medicines, and a long-established one for autologous treatments of this kind.

• Are exosomes "TGA-approved" or "clinically proven"?

  No. Exosome products do not hold an ARTG listing for cosmetic use in Australia, and the clinical evidence base — while growing — is limited and heterogeneous. We use deliberately measured language because that reflects the current state of the category. At consultation, we’ll explain what the research currently supports, what it doesn’t, and what the regulatory position is, so you can make an informed decision.

• Does PRP hurt? What's the downtime?

  Most people describe the blood draw as no different from a standard blood test. Topical numbing is applied before injection. Mild redness, tenderness, small pinpoint marks and occasional bruising can occur at injection sites and typically settle within a few days. Most clients return to normal activities the same day. Individual results vary.

• How many PRP sessions will I need?

  For skin, a typical initial course is 3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. For hair, a typical course is 3–4 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart. The right number, and whether PRP is appropriate for you at all, is decided at consultation. Maintenance is usually discussed after the initial course is complete.

• Can PRP treat hair loss?

  PRP for the scalp is used cosmetically to support hair quality and density in adults experiencing thinning. It is not a cure or medical treatment for alopecia as a disease. Clinical outcomes are variable, and individual results vary. At consultation we’ll assess whether PRP is suitable for your hair-density goals alongside other options.

• Who can't have PRP?

  PRP is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for anyone with a platelet or clotting disorder, active blood-borne infection, active cancer, or known hypersensitivity to components used in the preparation kit. Anticoagulant therapy, recent isotretinoin use, and some autoimmune conditions require case-by-case review. Please raise your full medical history and medications at consultation.

• Who performs PRP and exosome treatments?

  PRP and exosome-based care at Flourish are performed by our Registered Nurses. For PRP, our treating practitioner retains clinical responsibility for the course of treatment, consistent with the autologous practitioner exemption. Consultations are free and there is no pressure to proceed on the day.