PRF stands for Platelet-Rich Fibrin.

It has become very popular and has quickly replaced PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).

PRF is obtained by drawing your blood and spinning it in the centrifuge, where all the nutrients and growth factors in the blood separate out from the red blood cells. This plasma is then injected in places where we hope to stimulate collagen production.

PRF is 100% all natural, spun in the centrifuge at a slower rate than PRP to preserve cell vitality.

PRF injections allows for a slower, longer release of growth factors, allowing for better results than PRP injections.

PRF contains no additives, where as PRP contains additives that prevent the blood from clotting and can cause discomfort when injecting.

Multiple treatments are needed with PRF procedures. Usually these treatments are every 4-6 weeks. Maintenance treatments should be carried out every 6 months. Results can last 1-2 years, and individual results may vary.

Be sure to eat and hydrate prior to your appointment, as you should expect to have your blood drawn. We will provide numbing cream to the areas that will be treated. The numbing cream will have time to activate while the blood is spinning in the centrifuge. The PRF will then be properly prepared for injection.

Do not touch or rub the treated area for at least 8 hours after the treatment.

Avoid anti-inflammatory medications for 2 weeks after your procedure (Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Naprosyn, Ibuprofen, Motrin). Also avoid using ice on injected areas because this will also act as an anti-inflammatory. You may take Tylenol if you experience pain or discomfort. If you take Aspirin for cardiac reasons, please continue to take your Aspirin as prescribed.

Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking for three days after the treatment, smoking reduces that effectiveness of the treatment and slows healing time.

PRF is a 100% all natural injection. The most common side effects are redness, swelling, discomfort and bruising that may last a couple of days after the procedure.