What makes the PRP/PRF Facelift procedure unique?

The combination of products is what sets this technique apart from its facelift and injectable filler counterparts. The entire procedure takes about 1 ½ hours and starts with your blood being drawn similar to any other blood test you may have taken in the past. Once blood has been collected, it is then centrifuged to separate the platelets from the red blood cells, giving you PRP. The platelets are then introduced to a calcium chloride solution which causes them to release growth factors, PRP. Small amounts of hyaluronic injectable fillers may be added to the mixture if needed. Once all of the ingredients have been combined, a small gauge needle is used to inject the product into specific areas of your face which has been numbed with a topical anesthetic. The procedure is very tolerable with minimal discomfort and little downtime.

What are the results?

The PRP/PRF Facelift Procedure works at the stem cell level generating new tissue. This procedure can restore volume, color, and a healthy glow to your skin. There is an immediate filling of major fold lines as well as smoothing and tightening of the skin. The skin also has a healthy glow after the procedure due to increased blood flow which usually becomes evident approximately 3 weeks after the procedure and continues to improve for up to 12 weeks. Results last at least 9 months to 2 years.

What can be done with PRP using the techniques of the PRP/PRF Facelift procedure?

Decrease the glabellar lines (the 11 lines between the eyebrows) Decrease the lines on the forehead Augment the cheeks and balance the face Decrease Nasolabial folds Decrease smile lines Fill in acne scars Smooth the vermillion board (the edge of the mouth) Decrease the marionette lines (from the corner of the mouth to the chin) Augment the chin

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) Injections
Ageless Aesthetics MediSpa in Santa Fe, NM

What Is Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)?

Pre and Post Care Instructions for PRP/PRF Book Now

PRF treatment has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its remarkable benefits. This revolutionary technique utilizes the patient's own body growth factors and blood to promote tissue healing support. In this blog post, we will describe PRF therapy, explore the top six benefits of PRF treatment, and what to expect from the entire process. PRF has 10 times the growth factors as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therefore is more therapeutic and effective in stimulating regeneration.

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF is an autologous blood concentrate that uses your own blood to help rejuvenate your skin. PRF contains autologous growth factors that stimulate and enhance the healing response. It is used by doctors around the world to accelerate healing for various areas of the body. PRF is rapidly replacing PRP in medical spas and Ageless Aesthetics MediSpa has been utilizing PRF injections since 2018. The shift from PRP to PRF is because PRF contains more platelets per mcL. PRF also contains Leukocytes (WBC) and Mesenchymal Stem Cells that PRP does not have. With PRF, your blood is spun at a low centrifugation, then prepared for injection that allows a fibrin matrix to form. The fibrin matrix will help to keep cells more active, allowing for a longer and slower release of growth factors. The rich concentration of cells in PRF will release growth factors over a longer period of time, contributing to an ever better rejuvenation process.

What Are PRF Injection Benefits and Results?

PRF can be injected into several areas of your face to help with dark circles, tear trough and deep folds, volume loss, thinning of the skin, wrinkles and fine lines, neck lines and thinning of the skin on the decolletage. At Ageless Aesthetics MediSpa, PRF injections are also used in our Hair Regrowth Treatment protocols (see our Hair Regrowth with PRF Injections and Exosome Topical Therapy page). A series of 3 to 5 treatments is recommended at 6 week intervals.

Are PRF Injections Safe?

Because the Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) treatment is a byproduct of the patient's blood, disease transmission is not a concern, and the treatment is quite safe.

Other Treatments Used In Conjunction With PRF For An Enhanced Treatment

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) when injected into the dermis or upper layers of the skin is most effective when activated. When combined with Microneedling or Radio Frequency RF Microneedling, the superficial wounds created by the microneedling will signal trauma to the system and therefore generate more of a healing mechanism in the tissue. We offer PRF injections as enhancement to be performed when receiving dermal fillers, microneedling, Radio Frequency Microneedling, Level 1, 2, and 3 Scar Treatments, and our Hair Regrowth Treatment.

What Should You Know Before Receiving PRF Injections?

Review our Pre and Post Care Instructions for PRF/PRF.

What PRF Treatments Do We Offer?

PRF Injections with Microneedling with Rejuvapen
PRF Injections with Radio Frequency (RF) Microneedling
Anti-Aging Eye Treatment
Hair Regrowth Treatment
PRF Injections as an Add-on to dermal filler
Level 1 Scar Treatment with Scar Revision with a cannula, PRF Injections and Microneedling with PRP and Rejuvapen
Level 2 Scar Treatment with Scar Revision with a cannula, PRF Injections and Radio Frequency (RF) Microneedling
Level 3 Scar Treatment with Scar Revision with a cannula, PRF Injections, Radio Frequency (RF) Microneedling, and Laser Resurfacing

Does PRF Injections Make Dermal Filler Last Longer?

The true benefit behind the combination of these two treatments is the longevity and level of results. Dermal filler provides your skin with a restored fullness in areas that have lost volume over time. The addition of PRF helps sustain those results by jumpstarting your body's own natural regenerative processes.