PRP in Seoul, explained

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a concentrate of your own platelets, prepared from a small blood draw and injected into the skin or scalp in the same visit. The evidence is strongest for pattern hair loss and more modest for facial skin.^[1][2] Hair-loss PRP commonly starts with three monthly sessions; facial schedules vary, and no standard course has been set.^[3][4]

Written by the Seoul PRP editorial team and medically reviewed by a Korean Board-Certified Dermatologist (AAD International Fellow · ASLMS member). Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.

Chapters

Guides

What is PRP
How PRP is made from your own blood, why kits and spin settings change the result, how PRF differs from PRP, and what a cleared PRP kit is cleared for.
PRP for skin
What PRP injections and PRP with microneedling can do for facial texture, acne scars and under-eye skin, with trial results and realistic timelines.
PRP for hair loss
Scalp PRP for pattern hair loss: what meta-analyses report on hair density, how it fits with minoxidil, a typical schedule and what to ask a Seoul clinic.
Sessions and results
What happens during a PRP visit in Seoul, how long it takes, how skin and scalp look afterwards, first-week aftercare and when results appear.
Cost in Seoul
PRP prices in Seoul in Korean won, how a 5 cc skin session compares with skin boosters, what a full course costs and what a written quote should list.
PRP vs skin boosters
How PRP compares with polynucleotide, hyaluronic acid and collagen-stimulating skin boosters, what the evidence shows, and where exosome products stand today.

Notes

Articles

How many PRP sessions

How many PRP sessions skin, under-eye and hair treatments usually take, how far apart to space them, when to judge results and how maintenance works.

Before PRP: medicines and alcohol

Drank alcohol before a PRP appointment? What to tell your clinician, how preparation differs from aftercare, and which medicine questions to bring.

What is PRP used for in Seoul?

Dermatology clinics in Seoul use PRP, known in Korean as “PRP 주사” (PRP injection), for three main goals. Each has its own guide on this site:

Facial skin: texture, tone and a fresher look, plus acne scars when PRP is combined with microneedling.
Under-eye skin: pigment and fine crepiness, with small studies behind it.
Thinning hair: pattern hair loss in men and women, alongside medicines.

If you are new to the topic, start with what PRP is and how it is prepared, including how it differs from PRF.

What does a PRP session involve?

A small amount of blood is drawn from your arm and spun in a centrifuge. The platelet-rich plasma is collected and injected, or spread over the skin during microneedling. At Delight Dermatology Clinic in Seoul, a face visit takes about 30–45 minutes. Redness, swelling and bruising are common afterwards; how long they last depends on the method, and microneedling adds recovery time.^[2] The session guide covers each step, aftercare and when results appear.

How strong is the evidence for PRP?

PRP evidence at a glance
Use	Evidence	What to expect
Pattern hair loss	Meta-analyses of randomised trials; low to moderate certainty	More hairs per square centimetre over months; maintenance needed
Facial skin	Mixed; a masked trial found no rater-measured difference from saline	A subtle texture change that some people notice
Acne scars with microneedling	Meta-analysis favours adding PRP	Better scar scores than microneedling alone
Under-eye skin	Small studies	Some benefit for pigment

The figures behind this table come from pooled hair-loss trials, a split-face randomised trial, an acne-scar meta-analysis and a review of under-eye studies.^[1][2][5][6]

How much does PRP cost in Seoul?

Delight Dermatology Clinic in Seoul lists a 5 cc PRP skin session at ₩400,000–₩600,000. Prices checked 2026-10-18; confirm at consultation. The cost guide shows course totals and the items a written quote should list. To weigh PRP against polynucleotide or hyaluronic acid injections, read PRP vs skin boosters.

How should I prepare for PRP?

Platelets do the work, so some painkillers and alcohol matter in the days around a session, and prescribed blood thinners should never be stopped on your own. The medicines and alcohol guide gives the timings, and how many sessions you need helps you plan a course around travel.

Who writes this guide?

Seoul PRP is written by an editorial team and reviewed by a Korean board-certified dermatologist. Sources are peer-reviewed studies found on PubMed and official pages checked on a stated date. Read how the site is written and reviewed.