Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a regenerative therapy that has gained a great deal of momentum in the world of aesthetics. PRF treatments have traditionally been used in orthopedics or dental procedures, but in more recent years, research has revealed the benefits of PRF as a natural filler in the treatment of concerns like crepey skin or undereye circles.
PRF uses your body’s own cells to promote healing and trigger new, healthy cell growth. PRF is used to help speed up wound healing and reduce the appearance of scars, sun damage, wrinkles and other signs of aging.
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PRF is a treatment used to stimulate your own body’s cells to make new cells by injecting growth factors into the tissue. These growth factors come from cells like platelets and white blood cells.
PRF is a highly concentrated amount of platelets and fibrin which is extracted from your own blood after a small blood draw. Fibrin provides the cellular structure for platelets to bind to, allowing for a slow release of growth factors which benefits the surrounding tissue. PRF uses your own body’s cells and no additives are used, so there is no risk of adverse reaction.
You may have heard of PRP, or Platelet Rich Plasma, and wonder what the difference is. PRP has been around longer than PRF and is a very similar technique. The main differences are how the blood is handled and separated, and what parts of the blood are then injected into the skin.
PRF contains a higher concentration of platelets, white blood cells, and even stem cells compared to PRP. This means you get more benefits from the growth factors and typically require fewer treatments.
PRF allows for a slow release of growth factors compared to PRP treatments due to a ‘fibrin clot’ which slowly breaks down, gradually releasing the coveted growth factor into your tissues. Thanks to this slow release, your body is better able to use the growth factor, regenerate healthy skin cells and tissue, bringing you better and longer-lasting results.
There are two parts to PRF treatment. First, you will have blood drawn from your arm and this blood is then spun in a centrifuge. This process separates the different parts of your blood – including platelets and white blood cells. Both of these cells play a role in producing and releasing growth factors.
Once the parts of the blood are separated, it is placed into a syringe and injected into the desired treatment areas or applied topically following various skin resurfacing treatments. There are no additives, blood thinners, or other products placed in the syringe – bringing you a truly natural treatment made from your own body’s cells.
PRF treatments can address many common concerns when it comes to aging. Undereye circles are a frequent complaint as this area becomes dull, sunken, and even discolored with age. This area is also difficult to treat due to the delicate tissues surrounding the eye.
PRF for undereye circles is becoming popular because it offers a personalized treatment to encourage new cell growth and collagen production to these problem areas. By injecting PRF into the tissues surrounding your orbital bone beneath your eye, tired eyes appear rested, dark circles disappear, and discoloration from sun damage and age becomes less noticeable.
By using PRF, collagen production is stimulated by your own body’s growth factors creating a safe and long-lasting solution to age-related changes. This also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by filling in those areas with new, healthy tissues and skin cells.
Not only do PRF treatments create definition and fullness, but dark spots and uneven texture can also be resolved. By encouraging cell regeneration, your skin appears softer and smoother.
PRF treatments can be used in addition to dermal fillers to rejuvenate skin to create a glowing, fuller look.
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Combining these two regenerative therapies pairs PRF’s uniquely beneficial slow release of growth factors with the rapid collagen-boosting and skin rejuvenating magic of lab-derived Ariessence PDGF.
Ariessence® Pure PDGF+ is a topical product consisting of pure, recombinant PDGF and a proprietary blend of hyaluronic acid (HA) that can profoundly transform the appearance of your skin. It not only increases collagen and elastin production, but it also stimulates fibroblast and endothelial cell proliferation.
What is PDGF? If you’re not familiar with it, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) is a non-surgical, regenerative treatment method that utilizes highly concentrated growth factors. Unlike PRP, PRF or PRFM, all of which rely on your own blood's concentration of growth factors, pharmaceutical-grade PDGF-BB offers a consistent, high-potency dose, which can often yield even better results.
Ariessence® Pure PDGF+ is a cutting-edge formulation that unleashes the regenerative power of PDGF, containing approximately 1000x to 3000x the concentration of growth factors as compared to platelets concentrated from blood that is drawn from your arm.
Ariessence™ delivers this pure pharmaceutical-grade formulation, sterile and safe, for consistent and effective results you can rely on. Every lot produced is identical and offers consistency of quality in every vial.
It offers a potent enhancer to treatments like PRP, PRF or PRF ezGEL.
We would love to talk with you more about the exciting treatment options offered with PRF therapy.
If you've been looking for a natural, non-invasive anti-aging treatment and live in the Raleigh area, contact New Life Aesthetics today to discuss PRF and our array of other Regenerative Medicine treatments like Ariessence, ezGEL and more!
Contact us today to learn more about PRF and how to get started. Please call our Raleigh office at (919) 521-8282 or contact us online.
