What Is Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)?
Platelet-Rich Fibrin, or PRF, is an autologous material, meaning it’s prepared from a small sample of a patient’s own blood. CARE Esthetics offers PRF as part of select facial esthetic treatment plans, always prepared individually for each patient from their own blood draw.
To prepare PRF, a small blood sample is drawn, similar to routine bloodwork, and processed in a centrifuge. This concentrates platelets and fibrin from the sample, which can then be incorporated into certain facial esthetic procedures, such as microneedling.
How PRF Compares to PRP
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is an earlier platelet concentrate, prepared with an anticoagulant additive to prevent clotting during a longer centrifugation process. PRF is prepared differently, without an anticoagulant, which changes its consistency and shortens the window for use after collection, typically to around 15 minutes. Because the two are prepared differently, your physician may recommend one, the other, or a combination, depending on the procedure and your treatment plan.
How CARE Esthetics Uses PRF
At CARE Esthetics, PRF is never offered as a stand-alone therapy. It’s incorporated as a material within physician-directed treatment plans, most often alongside microneedling, and is one of several elements that can be included in the Bio-CARE and Bio-Lift signature treatment plans. Because PRF is prepared from your own blood, no synthetic additives are introduced during preparation.
What Happens During a PRF Appointment
A small blood sample is drawn in the office, then processed in a centrifuge while your physician reviews your treatment plan with you. Appointments are typically completed in under an hour, and most patients return to normal activities the same day. Mild, temporary redness or swelling in the treated area is common for a day or two afterward.
Is PRF Right for You?
Whether PRF fits your treatment plan depends on your skin, your goals, and the procedure you’re considering. That’s why CARE Esthetics builds every PRF-inclusive treatment plan around a one-on-one consultation rather than offering it as a generic add-on.
Scheduling a Consultation
If you’re interested in learning whether a PRF-inclusive treatment plan is right for you, contact CARE Esthetics to schedule a consultation with a physician. Individual results vary, and your physician can walk you through a realistic timeline during your consultation.
