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Upkeep’s Guide to PRF Injections
October 2, 2023
Our latest addition to our treatment menu, PRF, harnesses your body’s own healing powers and resources to rejuvenate your skin and boost collagen production. If you’re looking for a natural way to improve your under-eye area, this cutting edge treatment could be just the thing. Here’s everything you need to know about PRF injections.
How does PRF work?
PRF treatment starts with a vial of your own blood. Your provider then separates your blood into platelet, plasma, and fibrin components. Then your provider combines these components into a centrifuge where they are heated, cooled, spun, and transformed into a gel that’s full of healing properties. It also has proteins and growth factors. This substance is called platelet rich fibrin, or PRF. When it’s injected under your eyes, PRF triggers your body’s healing response and increases collagen and elastin production.
What’s the difference between PRF and PRP injections? Are they the same?
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has been used in wound healing for years. It helps tendons, ligaments, and joints recover. But it also has great benefits for your skin.You might have heard of the famous “vampire facial” and that’s a version of PRP therapy. PRF is different because it includes fibrinogens, particles that are responsible for stopping bleeding and wound healing. (Fibrinogens become fibrin in this process.) PRF therapy uses a centrifuge to spin your blood just like PRP, but it works differently so that the fibrinogens don’t get separated. As a result, PRF is more effective than PRP.
What are the benefits of PRF injections?
- Increased collagen production
- Improves skin tone
- Improves the look of wrinkles and fine lines
- Natural looking volume
- Great for dark undereye circles
- Tighter, firmer-looking skin
- Minimal side effects
- Suitable for most patients
- All-natural
Is PRF better than fillers?
The short answer is not necessarily, because it depends on your goals. Both are long-lasting, but PRP injections take several initial sessions for best results, while fillers just take one session annually. PRF can help with dark undereyes by thickening the skin and improving collagen production, whereas filler covers up the darkened area. If you’re looking to restore lost volume, both traditional hyaluronic acid fillers and PRF can help. Your provider can walk you through the pros and cons for your unique situation.
How many PRF sessions are needed for under eyes?
You’ll need 3-4 monthly sessions to start out with. After that, most people get maintenance injections 1-2 times a year.
How long do results last from PRF injections?
Results last for about a year on average after the initial series of treatments. It’s a low-maintenance and effective way to look your best and prevent signs of aging from accelerating.
How long before I see results from PRF?
PRF doesn’t give you instant results like traditional filler, but you’ll see results by the end of your initial treatment series, after the third or fourth session.
How much blood gets drawn for PRF?
If getting your blood drawn makes you woozy, don’t worry–you’ll only need to have one vial of blood drawn for each treatment session.
Where do I get PRF filler near me?
PRF injections can only be done by a qualified medical provider. It can be challenging to find a great provider near you with a proven track record. Fortunately we made an app that helps you find, book, and pay for MedSpa treatments, including PRF. We partner with best in class providers so you don’t have to spend hours on Google reading reviews or checking credentials. Ready for smooth, refreshed under eyes? Download Upkeep today to book your PRF treatment!
