PRF
PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) is an autologous preparation made from a small sample of your own blood, processed without any anticoagulant so that a soft fibrin scaffold forms. In skin management it is used to support the skin's own repair and to calm sensitive or easily reddened skin, with growth factors released gradually rather than all at once.
- Barrier repair
- Swelling for 1–3 days
- Medical aesthetic
Overview
PRF is drawn from your own blood and separated by centrifugation. Because no anticoagulant or additive is used, the sample clots into a soft fibrin gel that holds platelets and white cells together. Practitioners commonly discuss it for dull, tired, or reactive skin, fine lines, the texture under the eyes, and as support after certain procedures, though whether it suits you and how it would be applied should be confirmed in a consultation.
As an autologous material meant to support the skin's own repair, PRF is a gradual, subtle treatment rather than a dramatic one. It does not add volume the way a hyaluronic acid filler does, does not remove pigment or broken vessels, and is not a cure for chronic skin conditions; a visible change usually means discussing several sessions. Heated, gel-like variants processed to behave more like a filler—such as EZ Gel—are a separate topic covered on their own.
How it works
A clinician draws a small amount of blood into specialized tubes and spins it in a centrifuge. Without anticoagulant, fibrin begins to form as the sample separates, trapping platelets and their growth factors in a soft matrix. The concentrated portion is then collected and, depending on the plan, either applied to the surface alongside microneedling or injected into the target area so the material sits where repair is wanted.
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