This treatment involves the collection of your blood which is then spun down using a centrifuge to separate the plasma and platelets. Platelet rich fibrin is a biological scaffold that forms in response to an injury anywhere in the body. Platelets circulating in the blood will bind to a scaffold of fibrin. When platelets bind to the fibrin scaffold, they become activated and release growth factors, which start the wound healing process by creating new skin cells, collagen and blood vessels. By injecting PRF into an area on the face or scalp, a controlled inflammatory response is created, which kick starts new cell growth and collagen production.
PRF is used to address many of the same issues as PRP, but PRF releases growth factors for much longer, up to one week, versus PRP which releases growth factors for few hours. This means that PRF could have better longer-term benefits. The growth factors are what stimulate the stem cells to improve collagen and elastin in the skin. The platelets in PRF are thought to be more robust than those in PRP, and to therefore promote faster healing. The prepared PRF is immediately ready for injection into the face to fill facial folds and wrinkles, to plump the hollows under the eyes and dark circles, and to improve skin tone and texture. The PRF can also be injected into the scalp to aid with hair restoration and growth.
Another exciting aspect of PRF is the advent of PRF EZ-gel which is the latest innovation in PRF treatments. Different from traditional PRP or PRF injections, EZ-gel takes things a step further by using a more concentrated version of your own platelet rich fibrin and white blood cells to create an autologous filler that is completely natural and also works to improve skin quality and texture. EZ-gel can be used for skin rejuvenation, cell regeneration, volume loss, collagen production, tear trough/under eye hollow fillers, skin tone and texture improvement, fine lines and wrinkles, crepey skin and acne scarring. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, EZ-gel is completely natural so there is no risk for vascular occlusion. EZ-gel is additive free and will require a one hour appointment.
PRF: $1200 per treatment-this can include several vials administered to an area.
PRF EZ-gel: $1500 per treatment-this can include several vials administered to an area.
