PRF & PRP injections
Platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin injections improve skin texture, acne scars, and volume loss similar to filler but with your own regenerative growth factors extracted from a simple in-office blood draw.
A natural alternative to dermal fillers. The future is here.
PRF and PRP injections are performed with almost identical techniques to dermal fillers. PRF and PRP rejuvenate new youthful cells and skin.
Our favorite places to use PRF injections for cosmetic treatments are the hands and the under eye area where skin is very thin. PRF improves skin integrity and acts as a 100% natural filler from your own body.
PRF injections heal aging tissues, and not just for cosmetically:
- sexual rejuvenation
- erectile dysfunction
- improved bladder control
- hair loss
- breast rejuvenation
- osteoarthritis
- tendonitis
What is platelet-rich fibrin?
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is the second generation of platelet therapy. Unlike platelet-rich plasma (PRP), PRF stays in the area injected for a number of days, allowing a better and longer-lasting result.
PRF and PRP facial treatments and injections
At CSLC, we use 100% PRF injections due to its superior results compared to PRP. After a simple blood draw and topical anesthetic, the PRF is injected with a very small needle in to specific scars or depressions, and it can simultaneously be infused into the skin with SkinPen microneedling (also known as microneedling or PRP Facial).
We offer PRF and PRP in Naples, Harbor Springs, Boca Grande, Traverse City, and Petoskey at both CSLC and our regenerative medical clinic RegenCen. PRF is the work horse of regenerative medicine – it's much easier than stem cells with similar results and it offers much better results than the previous cousin, PRP.
How do PRF and PRP work?
Once we decide where to inject your PRF, we draw your blood and spin it in a specialized in-office centrifuge. Once injected, PRF releases growth factors, which turn on dormant cells and attract stem cells to grow new tissue.
At CSLC, we’ve perform platelet injections daily. Since CSLC and RegenCen are in the same building, patients can combine regenerative medical treatments and regenerative aesthetic treatments on the same day.
Fun fact: Dr. Gustav Lo has been performing platelet injections for regenerative purposes since 2005. CSLC has been performing platelet injections since 2017.
PRF / PRP before and after results at
Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center
When PRF and PRP are injected for cosmetic purposes, the results are partially visible immediately and they continue to improve for 4-6 weeks. We repeat platelet injections at 4 weeks for more improvement. PRF results are long-lasting. Medical studies show improvement for over a year for many conditions including scarring, osteoarthritis (treatment available at our regenerative medical division RegenCen), and hair loss.
Are PRF or PRP injections better for acne scar treatment?
PRF injection results are superior to PRP. After a simple blood draw and topical anesthetic, the PRF is injected with a very small needle in to specific scars or depressions and it can simultaneously be infused into the skin with SkinPen microneedling (aka PRF/PRP facial or microneedling/PRF/PRP).
Pros and Cons of PRF
✔ Pros
- longer-lasting than PRP
- superior results to PRP
- natural product
- quick with minimal recovery
- awakens dormant cells
- long-lasting results
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PRF & PRP Injection Frequently Asked Questions
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