What Is PRP?
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, has been used in medicine for decades to accelerate healing in both surgical and aesthetic treatments. It is created by drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, spinning it in a centrifuge, and separating the plasma layer rich in platelets and growth factors.
When PRP is injected or applied to the skin, these growth factors stimulate repair and collagen synthesis, improving tone, elasticity, and hydration. PRP became well known for its use in hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and other non-surgical therapies designed to enhance the body’s natural healing response.
While PRP is highly effective, it contains only plasma and platelets and the growth factor release is relatively quick, meaning the benefits occur soon after treatment but may taper off over time.
What Makes PRF Different
PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, is a more advanced form of PRP that provides a slower, more sustained release of growth factors for longer-lasting rejuvenation. It is created using a gentler centrifugation process that preserves more platelets, white blood cells, and fibrin matrix.
This matrix acts like a biological scaffold, holding the growth factors in place and allowing them to release gradually over several days. The result is deeper regeneration and extended stimulation of collagen, elastin, and vascular support.
PRF contains no additives or anticoagulants, making it entirely natural. It works in harmony with the body’s healing process, promoting rejuvenation that looks and feels natural over time.