Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)
Your body's most powerful healing tool, put to work for your skin.
What if the most effective ingredient for rejuvenating your skin was already inside you?
That is not a hypothetical. That is PRF.
Platelet Rich Fibrin is one of the most advanced and most natural treatments available in aesthetic medicine today. There are no foreign substances, no synthetic fillers, no additives of any kind. Just your own blood, processed and reintroduced to your body in a way that activates healing, regeneration, and collagen production at a cellular level.
It does not get more natural than this.
How it Works
The process starts with a simple blood draw, the same kind you would get at any routine medical appointment. That blood is then placed into a centrifuge which spins it at a specific speed to separate its components. What we isolate is a concentrated layer rich in platelets, growth factors, cytokines, and bioactive molecules, all of which play a critical role in your body's natural healing and regeneration process.
Unlike PRP, which is an older generation of this treatment and requires anticoagulant additives, PRF is completely pure. Nothing added. Nothing synthetic. Just the most potent biological material your own body produces.
That concentrated PRF is then reintroduced to targeted areas where it gets to work immediately, stimulating collagen production, accelerating tissue repair, and improving skin quality from the inside out.
What Can PRF Treat?
Facial Rejuvenation
PRF is incredibly effective for overall facial rejuvenation, restoring a natural glow, improving skin texture, and addressing areas that traditional injectables cannot replicate as naturally. It works beautifully as a standalone treatment and as an enhancement alongside microneedling and other services.
Under Eye Rejuvenation, Tear Troughs
The under eye area is one of the most delicate and most difficult areas to treat in aesthetics. PRF is uniquely suited here because it uses your own biology rather than a foreign substance, making it an ideal option for clients who want to address hollowness, dark circles, and fine lines under the eyes naturally and safely.
Wound Healing and Scar Revision
PRF accelerates the skin's natural healing process and can significantly improve the appearance of scars, post procedure healing, and skin damage over time.
Hair Restoration
One of the most exciting applications of PRF is hair restoration. The growth factors in PRF stimulate dormant hair follicles, improve scalp health, and encourage new hair growth in areas of thinning or loss. It is a completely natural alternative to more invasive hair restoration options and results continue to improve with each session.
What to expect
For Facial Rejuvenation and Tear Troughs
A minimum of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is recommended followed by individualized yearly maintenance based on your results and goals. Each appointment takes approximately thirty to forty five minutes from blood draw to completion.
For Hair Restoration
Four to six treatment sessions separated by thirty to sixty days is the recommended starting protocol followed by one to two maintenance treatments per year to preserve and build on your results.
Every treatment plan at The Art of Beauty is individualized. We assess your specific concerns, your starting point, and your goals before recommending a protocol. Nothing is cookie cutter here.
Why PRF Over PRP
PRF is considered the next generation of platelet concentrate therapy for good reason. Because it contains no anticoagulants the fibrin matrix releases growth factors more slowly and more consistently over time, which means the healing and regeneration process is more sustained and more effective than older PRP protocols.
It is a meaningful clinical difference and one of the reasons we choose PRF as our standard at The Art of Beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions
PRF is generally avoided for people with active infections at the treatment site, certain blood disorders, or a history of cancer, and it's typically not recommended during pregnancy as a precaution. Patients on blood thinners may need to discuss timing or a temporary pause with their prescribing physician before treatment. Because PRF uses the patient's own blood, allergic reaction risk is low, but medical history still needs review before treatment. A consultation confirms candidacy based on individual health history.
Blood-derived facial treatments like PRF generally range from several hundred to over a thousand dollars per session industry-wide, depending on the treatment area and whether microneedling is included. Multi-session packages are often priced at a discount compared to paying per visit. Because pricing depends on the treatment plan and areas addressed, exact cost is confirmed at consultation with your provider.
Downtime is minimal to none for most patients. Mild redness, swelling, or small bruising at injection or microneedling sites can appear and typically resolves within 24 to 72 hours. Most people resume normal activities, including makeup, the next day. Strenuous exercise, sun exposure, and alcohol are usually avoided for a day or two per aftercare guidance.
PRF injections and the initial blood draw cause only mild discomfort for most patients, comparable to a routine blood test. Topical numbing cream is commonly applied before injections or microneedling to reduce sensation. Some pressure or tenderness may be felt at treatment sites, but the procedure is generally well tolerated without sedation. Ask your provider what numbing options are available for your specific treatment area.
Results from a completed PRF series typically last around 12 to 18 months before gradually fading as natural collagen turnover continues. Individual duration varies with age, skin condition, and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure and smoking. Annual maintenance sessions are commonly used to sustain results long-term. Your provider can set a maintenance interval based on how your skin responds.
Many providers offer PRF alongside Botox, other neuromodulators, or dermal fillers as part of a layered treatment plan, since PRF targets skin quality and collagen rather than muscle movement or volume. Combination treatments can sometimes be done in the same visit or spaced weeks apart depending on the areas involved. This is not automatically part of every PRF protocol, so it should be discussed directly with a provider. Raise your full list of treatment goals at consultation so sequencing can be planned appropriately.
Early changes such as improved skin brightness and texture can appear within 2 to 4 weeks as initial collagen remodeling begins. Peak results typically develop over 2 to 3 months as collagen production continues to build. Because PRF relies on the body's own healing response, improvement is gradual rather than immediate. A full course of sessions, spaced weeks apart, produces more noticeable and lasting results than a single treatment.
PRF is generally considered safe across all skin tones because it uses the patient's own blood rather than lasers or chemical agents that carry a higher risk of pigment changes in darker skin. It's also typically well tolerated by sensitive skin since no synthetic additives are introduced. As with any injectable or microneedling-based treatment, a consultation helps confirm suitability for conditions like active eczema or active acne breakouts. A licensed provider should assess your skin before treatment to rule out contraindications.
Stay well hydrated in the days leading up to your appointment, since this makes the blood draw easier and can improve platelet yield. Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications like aspirin or ibuprofen for about 24 hours beforehand unless your physician has directed otherwise. Eating a normal meal before your appointment helps prevent lightheadedness during the blood draw. Your provider will confirm any additional steps specific to your treatment plan.
Interested in PRF but not sure if it is the right treatment for your specific concerns? Come in for a free consultation and we will walk you through exactly how it works, what to expect, and whether it is the right fit for your goals.