What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?

Platelet Rich Plasma, or “Liquid Gold” as we like to call it, is the perfect solution to stimulate cell growth within the body. The patient’s blood is drawn, processed, and then used for treatment. The amazing benefits of PRP can be used to stimulate hair growth, diminish the appearance of scarring, encourage the body’s production of collagen, and much more.

How does PRP work?

Plasma is a component of our blood and contains proteins which help the blood to clot and support cell growth. Platelets are found within the blood and are responsible for recognizing and repairing damaged cells by forming a plug, or clot. PRP Treatments use the body’s own healing processes to rejuvenate the skin and promote new cell growth.

During treatment, a member of our experienced and trained staff will draw blood from your arm. The small vial of blood will be placed and spun in a centrifuge to separate the red blood cells from the plasma. This process concentrates the platelet count to about 4x the normal amount. The platelet rich plasma is then applied topically or injected into the skin for treatment. PRP has been shown to help fade darkness under eyes, provide natural facial volume restoration, and even help with hair loss when injected in to the scalp.

What is Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)?

Refreshingly New Aesthetics uses the latest generation of Smart Blood Concentrates to generate Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) which is a complex Fibrin Matrix rich in Platelets, Leukocytes and Mesenchymal stem cells. For 10-12 days this results in the constant release of Growth factors and interleukins which accelerate tissue healing and regenerating processes. This 100% autologous rejuvenation technique is a substantial progress from the well-established PRP (or Platelet-Rich Plasma) technique where growth factors are all released only for a few minutes after treatment. This is all natural. There is no coating, additive or anticoagulant present in the tubes and it is proven to release a higher concentration of growth factors for a longer period of time.

In Cosmetic surgery, PRF is used to accelerate the wound healing process and reduces scarring.

In Aesthetics, PRF is used to treat alone or in combination with collagen induction therapy to treat:

Hair lossDark circlesAcne scarring

Wrinkles and fine lines

Tear throughs and deep folds

Brown spots (face, neck, décolleté)

Volume loss and symmetry adjustment

Pre-care Instructions and Relative Contraindications:

This treatment is highly dependable on the level of hydration of the patient (patients need to start hydration process 72 hours before treatment). Patients who smoke may have less response to this treatment.

PRF is effective in most cases; no guarantees can be made that a specific patient will benefit from this procedure which is why a consultation is so important. Additionally, the nature of cosmetic procedure may require a patient to return for numerous visits in order to achieve the desired results or to determine whether PRF may not be completely effective at treating the particular condition. The average patient needs about 3-4 treatment sessions separated by 4-6 weeks and the final result won’t be readily visible for 4-9 months.

Treatment Breakdown:

You may take pain medication such as Tylenol. A numbing cream is applied to the area of treatment. Blood is drawn from your arm. The tubes of blood are centrifuged to separate the component cells. Platelets, Leukocytes and Mesenchymal stem cells are separated and used for this procedure. The liquid is then transferred into a syringe and injected using a tiny needle.

How much does a PRP/PRF Treatment cost?

PRP/PRF Treatments vary on price. However, to achieve optimal results, you will need a series of 3-4 treatments.

When will I see results?

Noticeable results are visible within 4-9 months.

How long do results lasts?

Results from PRP/PRF Treatments are expected to be long-lasting, though results may vary from person to person.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments varies from person to person, but on average, we recommend 3-4 treatment sessions separated by 4-6 weeks then 1-2 treatments per year for maintenance.

Will I need time to recover?

For injections, bruising and swelling is possible, plan 2 weeks ahead of any events/vacations.

For microneedling with PRP, recovery lasts from 1-2 days with reddened skin, no peeling.