PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin)
Blood is the communication system of our bodies. It enables organs and cells to “talk” to each other in order to keep our bodies at optimal levels.
It carries oxygen in and carbon-dioxide out, it removes waste products, it transports nutrients and hormones, white blood cells to fight infection, regulates body temperature and carries coagulants in case of injury.
What Happens in PRF. The science bit.
A blood sample is collected and separated out into its component parts. It spins at slower speeds in a centrifuge and in less time than PRP, ensuring the platelet harvest is less damaged. The plasma component is then re-introduced into the skin. The blood draw tubes in PRP contain an anticoagulant, usually sodium citrate and this will go back into the skin.
With PRF there is NO ANTI-COAGULANT USED. The only stuff that goes back into you is the stuff that came out of you.
In the older method of PRP these platelets were spun out at high speeds. They were inactive (due to the anticoagulant in the blood draw tubes) until coming into contact with thrombin and nearly half were also rather squashed and in-effective.
In PRF scientific data shows us that there nearly twice the number of platelets compared to PRP. Also, PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin) contains a network of fibrin mesh which slowly (over 7-10 days) breaks down, releasing platelet cytokines and the healing and regeneration process continues.
Can be used with micro-needling, injections, dermal fillers, PDO threads, RF, laser.
Pre and post treatment care
- If you develop and rash, cold sore etc in areas to be treated, please re-schedule.
- Book your treatment 2 – 4 weeks prior to holiday.
- If you have a history of cold sores, please take a suitable treatment for at least a week before and a week after facial/lip treatment.
- Please do NOT use anti-inflammatory drugs, (aspirin, ibuprofen etc ) for one week before treatment. Only Paracetamol to be used.
- If you are using corticosteroids within 2 weeks of treatments, we cannot treat you. DO NOT STOP taking these Steroids without medical permission.
- To minimise bleeding and bruising, please stop taking Vitamins A, E, Gingko, Biloba, fish oils and any other blood thinning agents, unless medically prescribed.
- No alcohol, caffeine drinks, or cigarettes/cigars for 3 days before to minimise bruising
Reduces the effects of:
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Photodamage
- Melasma
- Other pigmentation
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Scarring
- Hair loss
- Ageing skin
- Tear trough rejuvenation
- Lip rejuvenation and smokers’ lines
- General skin rejuvenation
Contra indications
- Acute and chronic infections.
- Skin disease.
- Current cancer and chemotherapy.
- Blood disorders: hypofibrinogenemia, thrombocytopenia.
- Metabolic and systemic disorders.
- Liver disease.
- Anti-coagulation therapy.
- Sepsis. (Underlying)
- Use of systemic corticosteroids within two weeks of procedure.
Treatment time – Approx 1 hour
Treatment – Repeat every 4-6 weeks, for 3-4 treatments.
Maintenance – 3-4 treatments per year.
Results – Usually visible at 4 weeks, developing over next 3 – 6 months. Results from current data can last 18 – 24 months.
Prices
£220.00
Model Prices
£100.00
Medical Consent:
For each treatment you will be required to complete a medical consent form at your consultation.
Post care
- Add nothing onto the skin for 24 hours.
- After this always use SPF min F30.
- Wash very gently and pat dry.
- Avoid saunas, sunbeds, vigorous exercise for 24 hours.
Risks and complications
Pain, bleeding, bruising, infection, injury to nerves or muscle at site of injections. Nausea/vomiting, dizziness, fainting, temporary blood sugar increase/decrease. These may happen at any injection and are not specific to PRF.
Drug, alcohol and smoking reduce the effects of PRF.
