The Difference Between PRP and PRF

When it comes to regenerative aesthetics, you may have heard of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin). While both treatments use your own blood to harness naturally occurring growth factors and healing properties, there are some important differences between the two.

At our practice, we’ve chosen to use PRF because of its ability to provide a higher concentration of growth factors and support the skin’s natural healing process.

What Is PRP?

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is created by drawing a small amount of your blood and processing it to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the other blood components.

Platelets contain growth factors that can support tissue repair and regeneration. PRP has been used for years in both medical and aesthetic treatments to encourage the body’s natural healing response.

So, What Makes PRF Different?

PRF takes the concept of PRP a step further.

PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, is processed differently, allowing platelets and other regenerative components to become concentrated within a fibrin matrix. This matrix acts almost like a natural scaffold, helping to gradually release growth factors over time.

Because of this composition, PRF can provide a rich source of growth factors while supporting the body’s natural healing and regenerative processes. This is one of the reasons we chose PRF as part of our approach to skin rejuvenation.

Rather than simply focusing on temporarily changing the appearance of the skin, our goal is to support the skin itself and encourage healthier-looking, more radiant skin over time.

How We Use PRF

PRF can be incorporated into different treatments depending on your individual goals.

PRF + Microneedling

When paired with microneedling, PRF can be applied topically to the skin. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries, which stimulate the skin’s natural healing response. Applying PRF during the treatment allows its regenerative components to be incorporated into the process.

This combination can help support the healing process while improving the overall appearance and quality of the skin, including concerns such as uneven texture, dullness and the appearance of fine lines.

We can also use PRF as an injectable treatment under the eyes to help improve skin quality, brightness and the overall appearance of the delicate under-eye area.

This is an important distinction:

PRF is not under-eye filler.

Under-eye filler is primarily used to address volume loss and hollowing beneath the eyes. PRF serves a different purpose. Rather than replacing lost volume, PRF is used to support the quality and appearance of the skin itself.

If your primary concern is hollowing, filler may be a treatment to discuss with a qualified provider. If your concern is thin, dull or crepey-looking skin and darkness, PRF may be a better fit depending on your individual anatomy and goals.

Why We Chose PRF

We believe aesthetic treatments should be about more than simply creating a temporary change. We want to support the health and quality of your skin while allowing your body to play a role in the rejuvenation process.

That’s why we chose PRF.

With its concentration of growth factors and fibrin matrix, PRF works with your body’s natural healing response and can be incorporated into treatments like microneedling or used as an injectable treatment for targeted areas such as the under eyes.

As always, the right treatment depends on your skin, anatomy and individual goals. During your consultation, we can determine whether PRF is appropriate for you and which approach may provide the best results.