What is Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)?
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) has a high concentration of white blood cells, fibrin and stem cells. This composition stimulates collagen and stem cell renewal, leaving smoother, more youthful-looking skin. It can also be placed in the scalp to help hair growth. When placed in the desired area for regeneration, bioactive proteins or growth factor contained in platelets set to work activating stem cells and dormant skin cells or hair follicles. Improvement is seen in skin appearance and health. As this is achieved using your own blood, there is no danger of an allergic reaction.PRF is a concentration of components derived from a patient’s own blood. It contains white blood cells, platelets, fibrin, and other cellular elements. These are prepared and reintroduced to the body during a medical procedure under the guidance of a qualified healthcare practitioner.
PRF is sometimes used to support skin health or address concerns such as signs of ageing or hair thinning, though individual outcomes may vary. As the product is autologous (from your own blood), the risk of allergic reaction is considered low.
Pricing
Consultation and treatment pricing will be discussed prior to any procedure and depends on the area treated and number of sessions required.
What is the difference between Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) are both autologous preparations. While PRP has been used in various medical and aesthetic settings for some time, PRF is a newer method that does not require additives or anticoagulants and is believed to release growth factors over a longer period. Both are offered only after a full consultation and clinical assessment.
Areas that can be treated include:
- Around the eyes – for fine lines and crepey skin
- Acne scarring
- Cheeks and mid face
- Thinning skin on the neck
- Jaw line and sub malar
- Back of hands
- Décolletage
- Scalp
- Naturally stimulates skin rejuvenation
- Increases volume
- Skin density and fullness
- Your own blood is used so there is no danger of allergic reactions
- Holistic approach to skin rejuvenation
- Naturally stimulates hair growth
- Increases hair volume, density and fullness
- Increases survival and strength of existing hair
- Improves hair quality
- Decreases hair loss
- Overall high patient satisfaction
- Only non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical treatment that has proven it’s efficacy
- Can be used in conjunction with other therapies and medications for hair loss
After treating facial areas, the skin will feel a little warm and may look pink/red, swollen, and possibly bruised. This can last one to four days.
For scalp treatments, there is no activity restriction after a PRF treatment. Patients may shower, shampoo, and condition hair as normal just several hours after treatment.
However, harsh chemicals, colouring or perming should not be performed for at least 72 hours. Some brief mild inflammation, redness/pinkness, or numbness of the scalp may be present for several hours.
Most PRF therapy requires three treatments, four to six weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are required every six to twelve months.
The vast majority of healthy individuals can easily undergo PRF treatments.
Certain conditions like blood platelet disorders, chronic liver disease, the presence of an active severe infection, cardiovascular or haemodynamic instability, and/or anticoagulation therapy are contraindications.
Different areas of the scalp may respond differently to PRF depending on the number of weak hair follicles present in each zone.
Generally, with the exception of small round areas of Alopecia Areata, locations where severe depletion of follicles has occurred should not be treated.
The PRF treatment takes about 30 minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis.
- A blood sample is collected in a similar way to a blood test.
- Centrifugation and separation of blood constituents.
- Ready-to-use PRF is recovered into a syringe.
Ready-to-use PRF can now be re-injected into the skin or with the aid of the dermapen (sub-dermal) or subcutaneous injection.
It is an extremely safe procedure, since the PRF and growth factors used are autologous. In other words, the client provides them for their own treatment (client’s blood is withdrawn and placed in a machine, which spins the tubes to separate the red blood cells from the plasma). Growth factors are specific to each individual tissue, which makes this system a personalised treatment, avoiding the risk of infection or allergic reactions and eliminating issues with compatibility.
Treatment Process
All treatments involving autologous blood products begin with a
comprehensive consultation with one of our trained medical professionals. This
ensures suitability and provides time to discuss your goals and medical
history. If deemed appropriate, a personalised treatment plan will be developed
for you.
Important Considerations
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As with all medical procedures, results vary
between individuals.
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PRF/PRP treatments are only performed by trained
practitioners in a clinical setting.
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We do not guarantee specific results and all
risks, benefits, and alternatives will be discussed during your consultation.
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No therapeutic claims are made about outcomes.