What Is AutologIX? Advanced PRP, Not Standard PRP

At Eva Clinic, our “vampire facelift” isn’t standard PRP — we exclusively offer AutologIX, a more advanced autologous regenerative treatment. Where basic PRP concentrates platelets alone using a simple centrifuge, AutologIX uses selective ultrafiltration technology to concentrate a considerably broader range of your blood’s own regenerative components: exosomes, growth factors, cytokines, and plasma proteins, alongside platelets. Exosomes act as biological messengers carrying regenerative signals between cells, and the growth factors found outside platelets in the plasma itself (such as IGF-1 and HGF) are simply discarded by standard PRP preparation — AutologIX is specifically designed to capture and concentrate these additional components too, creating a genuinely more complete regenerative preparation from your own blood. This stimulates your body’s own collagen production, reducing fine lines, improving texture, and enhancing overall skin tone — with a broader biological toolkit than platelets alone provide.

How It Works: From Blood Draw to Mesotherapy Delivery

A small blood sample is taken, just as with a routine blood test, and processed using AutologIX’s ultrafiltration technology to concentrate the full range of regenerative components described above. This concentrated preparation is then delivered into the treatment area using a mesotherapy technique — precise micro-injections using a mesogun, which allows exact, consistent depth and dosing across the treatment area, giving more even, controlled delivery than manual injection alone. The entire process, from blood draw to treatment, typically takes 45–60 minutes.

Benefits

• Promotes genuine collagen production, rather than a temporary surface effect
• A broader regenerative mechanism than standard PRP — exosomes and extraplatelet growth factors alongside platelets
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Minimises the appearance of enlarged pores
• Improves skin firmness and elasticity
• Gives a radiant, more youthful-looking glow
• Uses only your own blood — no foreign substances, minimal risk of allergic reaction

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Good candidacy comes down to a few genuine factors, and it’s worth being honest about all of them rather than assuming everyone’s an ideal candidate:

• Blood quality matters. This treatment relies on having sufficient platelet count and healthy blood to produce an effective concentrate — this is why we recommend blood testing beforehand where indicated, to confirm adequate platelet levels for the treatment to work as intended. Clients with low platelet counts or certain blood disorders are not suitable candidates.
• Age plays a genuine role. Generally speaking, younger patients tend to see a stronger regenerative response, since platelet quality and the body’s overall healing and collagen-producing capacity naturally decline with age. That said, this treatment can still deliver meaningful, worthwhile improvement for more mature skin — it’s a difference in degree, not a hard cut-off, and your specific candidacy is best assessed individually rather than by age alone.
• General health matters. This treatment isn’t suitable for anyone with certain blood disorders, active cancer, or who is pregnant. Smoking impairs healing and should ideally be avoided for a couple of weeks before treatment and up to 72 hours afterwards. Blood-thinning medications and NSAIDs (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) should be avoided for at least 48 hours prior, where medically appropriate to do so.
• Skin and health status on the day matters too — treatment is postponed if you’re unwell, or if the treatment area has active skin infection, irritation, or damage.

All of this is properly assessed at consultation, not assumed — this is exactly why a proper pre-treatment discussion (and testing where indicated) matters more here than for some other treatments.

How to Improve Your Blood Quality Before Treatment

Because this treatment’s effectiveness depends directly on the quality of your own blood, there’s genuinely something you can do beforehand to give yourself the best possible starting point — this matters for every client, but especially if you’re not in your 20s or 30s, since supporting your body’s platelet function becomes more valuable as the natural baseline declines with age.

Lifestyle changes that genuinely help: – Stay well hydrated in the days leading up to treatment — good hydration supports healthy blood volume and makes for a smoother, more effective blood draw and processing. – Avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours before treatment, ideally longer — alcohol measurably reduces platelet count and function, and can affect the quality of the plasma obtained. – Stop smoking, or cut down as much as possible, for at least two weeks beforehand and up to 72 hours afterwards — smoking impairs both platelet function and your body’s overall healing response. – Avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen) for at least 3–7 days prior, since these interfere with platelet function and the inflammatory response the treatment relies on to work. – Get good-quality sleep in the run-up to treatment — sleep supports your body’s natural regenerative processes. – Moderate exercise in the days before (rather than none, or overly strenuous activity) can support healthy circulation and platelet function. – Manage stress where you can — chronically elevated cortisol can negatively affect platelet production over time.

Nutrition that supports platelet health: – A diet rich in lean protein, vitamin C, zinc, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids supports both platelet function and the collagen-building process this treatment is designed to stimulate. – Folate and vitamins B12, D and K all play a role in healthy platelet production — a generally balanced, nutrient-dense diet in the weeks before treatment is more useful than any single “superfood.” – Avoid relying on refined sugar and heavily processed food in the days immediately before treatment, since these contribute to systemic inflammation that can work against the treatment’s mechanism.

A note on supplements: some supplements — fish oil, high-dose vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, and garlic supplements among them — have a blood-thinning effect and are generally advised to stop for about a week before treatment. Please don’t stop or start any supplement or medication without discussing it with us or your GP first, since this needs to be balanced against your other health needs.

What Blood Tests Are Recommended Beforehand?

The main test relevant here is a Full Blood Count (FBC) — this checks your red and white blood cell levels, haemoglobin, and crucially, your platelet count, confirming you have a sufficient baseline to produce an effective concentrate. This is the single most directly relevant test.

Depending on your individual health history, we may also recommend or require: – Iron studies/ferritin — since iron deficiency can affect both platelet production and general healing capacity, particularly relevant if you’re not seeing the platelet levels we’d expect. – Standard infectious disease screening (as is routine practice for any procedure involving blood collection and processing) to ensure safe handling throughout. – General health markers relevant to your individual medical history, discussed and agreed with you at consultation.

Not every client needs every test — what’s genuinely relevant depends on your health history and what comes up in your consultation, which is why this is discussed individually rather than applied as a blanket protocol.

Results & Longevity

Initial results are typically visible within 2–4 weeks as your skin begins to respond to the growth factors and regenerative signals delivered. Optimal, longer-lasting effects generally require a course of 1–3 sessions, spaced around 4 weeks apart, with results commonly lasting 12–18 months. Long-term effects such as genuine collagen production, skin tightening, and improved skin quality can take up to 3–4 months to fully develop, since this reflects real biological remodelling rather than an instant cosmetic change.

Downtime & Aftercare

Downtime is minimal — redness, slight bruising, or mild swelling may last 12–24 hours, and most clients return to normal activities the same day. Sun protection is important in the days following treatment (SPF 50), and it’s best to avoid strenuous exercise and excessive heat exposure for the first 24–48 hours to support optimal healing.