What Are PRF Injections?

PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) therapy is a minimally invasive rejuvenation treatment using factors in your own blood to boost collagen production and return skin to a more youthful-looking appearance. Over the years, it has been used in other areas of medicine, such as orthopedics, as a healing treatment for injuries. As such, cosmetic dermatologists and surgeons have discovered the results from using it as a skin rejuvenation treatment. It has the unique ability to facilitate collagen production and energize skin tissue to smooth out wrinkles, even skin tone, and create a healthy complexion. PRF therapy is often used in conjunction with other treatments, such as microneedling, to maximize the results of skin rejuvenation treatments.

Benefits

For years, platelet-rich plasma has been an integral part in treating wounds and injuries to help speed the healing process. As a cosmetic skin rejuvenation treatment, it offers the following benefits:

• No risk of adverse reaction
• In-office procedure
• Very little downtime or recovery
• Results last about a year

What to Expect After

Immediately following PRF therapy, there is typically some redness and swelling at the injection sites for the first few days, which quickly resolves itself. Several treatments are typically recommended with four to eight weeks between each treatment to allow for healing.

Who is an Ideal Candidate For PRF Therapy?

If you have noticeable fine lines and wrinkles as well as skin with little to no elasticity and other skin imperfections, you may be a candidate for PRF therapy. Since it uses your own blood, it is safe with no risk of allergic or negative reaction.

How Long Does a Treatment Take?

The entire process is quick taking no more than an hour to complete. If PRF therapy is combined with other treatments such as microneedling, it may take more time.

When Will I See Results?

Since PRF Therapy works with your body to boost collagen injections, it takes a few weeks for the results to reveal themselves. Once complete, the results last for about a year.