PRP Under Eye Treatment | The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

Why the cause matters

Dark circles can reflect pigment, visible blood vessels, thin skin, a shadow from a hollow or the shape of the surrounding tissues. Bags and swelling are different again. A treatment aimed at skin quality will not necessarily correct a shadow caused by a deep hollow.

Bring photographs showing the concern in normal lighting. Tell the clinician whether it is new, whether one side has changed and whether you have swelling, allergies or previous treatment in the area. New or unexplained symptoms need assessment rather than an automatic cosmetic procedure.

Contact us on WhatsApp at +44 7961 280835 or call 020 3951 3429 to discuss an assessment.

What the research shows

A 2025 systematic review of PRP and PRF for the area around the eyes reported promising findings for some measures of pigmentation and skin texture. However, the studies were small, used different preparations and treatment schedules, and did not establish a predictable response for every person. The authors called for larger randomised studies with standardised and objective measures.

PRP and PRF are not the same preparation. Results from one should not be presented as proof of the other. Nor should an improvement in a score or a photograph be translated into a claim that every dark circle will disappear.

How long could an effect last?

There is no reliable universal duration for under eye PRP. Studies follow people for different lengths of time and use different procedures. Ageing, pigmentation and the underlying cause can continue after treatment. Do not assume that a change will be permanent or that everyone needs the same maintenance schedule.

Agree when to review your result using comparable photographs and a goal you can describe clearly. A useful review asks whether you see a worthwhile change, not simply whether another appointment is due.

PRP compared with other options

PRP is not a filler and should not be promised as a predictable way to replace missing volume. Other treatments may target pigment, skin texture or volume, but each has its own risks and limits. Some concerns are better managed with skin care or assessment of a medical contributor rather than injections.

Ask the clinician why the proposed treatment matches the cause of your concern. A recommendation should include alternatives and the option not to treat. Contact The Wellness on WhatsApp at +44 7961 280835, call 020 3951 3429 or email team@thewellnesslondon.com to discuss the options.

Safety around the eyes

The area around the eyes needs particular care. Discuss swelling, bruising, pain, infection and any other risks relevant to the proposed procedure. Tell the clinician about medicines, allergies, previous fillers or surgery and any bleeding problem. Do not stop prescribed medication without advice.

You should have clear aftercare and a route to medical help. New visual symptoms, severe pain or unusual skin changes after a procedure near the eyes need urgent assessment. Do not treat them as ordinary bruising or wait for a routine review.

What treatment costs

Under eye PRP is £385 per session. A full facial PRP session is £450. Ask which treatment area is included, how many appointments are proposed and whether any separate procedure is being added. Confirm the full plan and total cost before booking.

Questions to ask before booking

Will PRP remove my eye bags? Not reliably. Bags, swelling and tissue shape need an assessment, and PRP should not be sold as a substitute for every other treatment.

Will it fill a tear trough? PRP is not a conventional volume filler. If a shadow comes mainly from a hollow, discuss whether a different approach is more suitable and what its risks are.

Can I have it just before an event? Bruising and swelling can happen. Explain your timing before booking and allow for recovery rather than relying on a no downtime promise.

How will I know if it helped? Decide what matters to you before treatment and compare photographs under similar lighting, positioning and camera settings. Do not judge from an immediately swollen area.

What does properly done under eye PRP look like?

Done properly, under eye PRP is a medical treatment, not a beauty add on. Before any needle, a doctor should work out which type of dark circle you have. Pigment, thin or crepey skin, hollowing under the eye, and puffiness from fluid or fat each respond differently, and PRP only helps some of them. A clinic that skips this step is guessing with your face.

The treatment itself should be performed by a GMC-registered doctor who can explain the injection plane, the platelet concentration being used, and why that protocol fits your skin. You should hear the honest limits: PRP cannot remove eye bags, it cannot fill a deep tear trough the way a filler can, and results build over weeks rather than appearing the same day.

Afterwards there should be a plan, not a goodbye. That means written aftercare, a review point where your progress is assessed, and clear advice on what to do if the treatment is not working. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, under eye PRP is £385 and every patient is assessed by a doctor first. To find out whether your dark circles are the kind PRP can help, call 020 3951 3429, WhatsApp us, or book at Unit 4, 10 Portman Square, Marylebone.

Questions about getting under eye PRP done properly

Who should perform under eye PRP? A GMC-registered doctor with experience treating the eye area. The skin is thin and the anatomy is unforgiving, so this is not a treatment to buy on price alone.

How do I know if my dark circles will respond? Only an assessment can say. Pigment, thin skin, hollowing and puffiness look similar in the mirror but need different treatments. Book a consultation and ask the doctor to name which type you have before recommending anything.

What should a proper clinic tell me before I book? The cause of your dark circles, what PRP can realistically change for that cause, the total cost, the number of sessions proposed, and the review plan if it does not work. If any of those are missing, ask why.

Is £385 the full price? Yes, that is the per session price for under eye PRP at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Your consultation confirms whether one session or a short course fits your case before you commit to anything.Evidence and review

A Systematic Review of Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Platelet Rich Fibrin for Periorbital Rejuvenation, 2025. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12587466/

Platelet rich plasma for facial rejuvenation: an overview of systematic reviews, 2024. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11390617/

Written and reviewed by the clinical team at The Wellness. Updated October 2026. General information, not individual medical advice.