PRF Fillers Explained: Benefits, Results, and What to Expect

Cosmetic injectables are an exploding industry. Some experts expect it to reach a value of $8.12 billion by 2032. As more people turn to injections to smooth wrinkles and replenish lost volume, the range of available options has expanded.

That’s introduced some new choices for people, including you. If you want to move toward your cosmetic goals without turning to synthetic ingredients, you now can. 

At Hanami Medspa in Fort Worth, Texas, Elaine Phuah, DO, MBA, FACOI, uses platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) fillers to stimulate collagen production. This helps to add volume and smooth lines in a natural way. 

PRF 101

Dr. Phuah calls PRF a biofiller because it comes from your own biological components, not from something synthetic. She gets the PRF from a small sample of your own blood. Using a centrifuge, she separates the platelet-rich fibrin from the other components of your blood. 

That PRF contains several important ingredients to help augment volume and correct contours in your face. 

For starters, the platelets in your blood are rich in growth factors, proteins that help your skin stay healthy. When Dr. Phuah injects those platelets into your skin, they work to stimulate the production of new collagen. Collagen is what helps your skin maintain its volume through the years. 

At the same time, the PRF delivers the fibrin matrix, which acts as a scaffolding for the tissue regeneration that the growth factors stimulate. 

As a result, Dr. Phuah can use PRF biofillers to create natural volume in your:

• Cheeks
• Nasolabial folds
• Temples
• Under-eye area

Discuss your cosmetic goals with Dr. Phuah, and she can tailor a plan specifically for you. 

What to expect with PRF fillers

The process to make the PRF is quick, as are the injections themselves. There’s no downtime with PRF fillers, either. You may experience some redness, bruising, or swelling, but these symptoms should subside within a few days. Most people return to their usual daily activities immediately after treatment.

Because the PRF comes from your own blood, the risk of any complications is extremely slim. You don’t need to worry about an allergic reaction or anything else you need to manage. 

PRF biofiller doesn’t work immediately. Instead, it stimulates your skin’s natural regeneration processes, which take time. You’ll see your results improve over the weeks that follow. Typically 3 sessions of PRF filler is recommended sequentially and then you may require a touch up  in the following year.

The natural filling that you get from PRF can last several months to a year, depending on your body’s unique response to the biofiller. 

To get a better idea of how this biofiller can work, check out our before-and-after gallery.

If you want to explore getting PRF biofiller for yourself, schedule a consultation with Dr. Phuah. Call our team at Hanami Medspa or make an appointment online today.