PRF (platelet rich fibrin) facial injections. Similar to PRP but prepared differently. The tubes not contain anticoagulant and they’re spun at a lower speed. Some white blood cells remain in the final platelet layer, along with stem cells, and fibrin. There is higher concentration of platelets as well and the resultant product needs to be injected within about 10 minutes. The final product is more dense, used for injection of tear troughs (helps with dark circles under the eyes), nasolabial folds, around the lips to help with the deeper seated wrinkles.
The healing factors and fibrin contained in PRF work as scaffolding that allows the platelets to be released more slowly and exert their healing effect. PRF will work as a filler but because it is the natural derivative from your own blood it will get reabsorbed by the body within ~ 72 hours. The immediate volume produced may help you decide if you want to try a longer-term solution in the future – hyaluronic acid fillers. Recommended treatment protocol is 2-3 monthly injections.
