In the pursuit of healthy skin and hair, aesthetic treatments can give your skin the boost it needs. The skin, as our largest organ, deserves our attention to help it retain its health and appearance. At San Diego Aesthetics and Med Spa in La Mesa, CA, we want both your skin and your hair to thrive, and we have unique treatments that can help.
PRF treatments offer a multifaceted solution for various skin and hair concerns. This method, hinging on natural healing, can provide both rejuvenation and restoration. With us, you are always under expert medical supervision, and we are able to harness the potential of PRF to address your specific aesthetic aims effectively.
What Is PRF?
PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, is a blend of plasma and a concentration of platelets and growth factors, both of which are found in your blood. This golden-hued substance is known for its regenerative properties, naturally promoting healing and rejuvenation. By concentrating these elements, PRF can offer a unique approach to aesthetic improvement.
What Is PRF Therapy?
PRF therapy is our way of using the power of PRF to enhance skin texture, promote hair growth, and aid in overall rejuvenation. PRF can be applied in different ways to directly affect the area that you want to heal or improve. Because it is non-invasive and fully compatible with your body, it can be an appealing choice for patients who are looking for treatments with fewer risks of adverse reactions and less downtime.
What Can PRF Therapy Treat?Â
Reducing Fine Lines and Wrinkles
PRF facial therapy uses your body’s natural growth factors to target fine lines and wrinkles. By injecting platelet-rich fibrin directly into areas prone to aging, this treatment stimulates tissue repair and collagen production. It helps restore volume, smooth fine lines, and improve skin elasticity. PRF works gradually rather than immediately to create a natural, refreshed appearance.
Enhancing Skin Tone and Texture
PRF therapy improves uneven skin tone and rough texture by promoting cellular regeneration. When applied to the skin, the platelets release growth factors that support healthy cell turnover. Over time, your skin becomes smoother and more even-toned. Combining PRF with treatments like microneedling can further enhance these results.
Improving Collagen Production for Firmer Skin
Natural regenerative treatments like PRF therapy activate fibroblasts in the skin, which produce collagen and elastin. The growth factors rebuild the skin’s structural support over several weeks. This leads to firmer, tighter skin that looks healthier and more youthful without appearing overdone.
Minimizing Acne Scars and Hyperpigmentation
PRF helps improve acne scars and hyperpigmentation by triggering the body’s natural healing response. PRF injections soften scar tissue and promote new skin growth. The platelets also reduce inflammation, helping lighten post-acne marks and even out skin tone. These gradual changes give your skin time to rebuild naturally.
Stimulating Hair Follicle Growth
PRF aesthetic treatments encourage hair follicle growth in thinning or dormant areas. Platelets injected into the scalp release growth factors that nourish hair follicles and extend the growth phase of the hair cycle. Over time, this can result in thicker, fuller hair, especially when paired with other hair restoration methods.
Preventing Further Hair Loss
PRF therapy also helps prevent additional hair loss by strengthening existing follicles. It slows down hair thinning and fortifies weaker areas of the scalp. Early treatment with PRF can preserve hair density and improve overall scalp health with consistent care.
How Can You Benefit From PRF?Â
Versatile Application Techniques
Because this method is so versatile, PRF therapy can be either injected into specific areas or applied topically to help nourish your skin. This adaptability allows it to effectively target various skin concerns, enhancing its efficacy and broadening its use in aesthetic care.
Combinable With Other Treatments
Platelet-rich fibrin treatment can combine well with other cosmetic interventions. This compatibility allows us to customize your treatment plan even more while providing better results. PRF can enhance the results of many other aesthetic treatments, making your skin healthier and more youthful.
Suitable for a Wide Range of Candidates
PRF treatments are suitable for a diverse patient demographic. Because it is made with the body's own substances, patients of all skin types, skin tones, and ages can take advantage of its benefits.Â
Provides Enhanced Healing
Enhanced healing is a hallmark of platelet-rich fibrin. By concentrating and using the body's own healing components, it can accelerate recovery and improve the overall quality of any healing process. This can include healing after treatments like microneedling, and it can even extend to healing weakened hair follicles and damaged tissue.Â
Encourages Collagen Production
Collagen production, which is what makes youthful skin so elastic and smooth, can be encouraged by platelet-rich fibrin injections. These injections stimulate the skin's natural collagen synthesis processes, leading to improved skin texture and firmness. Because collagen naturally decreases with age, this treatment can help slow down the aging process in your skin.
Provides Anti-Aging Benefits
The application of PRF inherently provides anti-aging benefits. Its ability to promote cellular renewal and improve skin quality addresses various aging signs, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. It is a more natural way to combat aging signs and makes PRF a good option for those aiming to maintain a youthful appearance.
PRF Treatment Applications
PRF Injections
PRF injections are effective for skin rejuvenation, stimulating collagen production to improve the texture, volume, and tone of your skin. During this treatment, PRF is harvested from your blood and then injected into small amounts in certain areas of the face where the PRF can be the most helpful. This treatment can be suitable for those who want to address aging signs through the biostimulating properties of platelet-rich fibrin.
PRF EZ Gel Injections
PRF EZ Gel injections offer subtle differences from traditional PRF injections thanks to the unique preparation process of the PRF. It involves cooling and heating the sample in a specific way to create a gel-like texture. This distinctive form allows these platelet-rich fibrin treatments to offer the immediate volumizing effect of traditional fillers, coupled with the biostimulating properties of platelet-rich fibrin. It can provide both cosmetic enhancement and long-term skin rejuvenation.
SkinPen® Microneedling With PRF
Combining PRF therapy with SkinPen microneedling enhances the treatment's effectiveness. This method, known as PRF microneedling, involves using a device that has tiny needles that puncture the skin. This treatment is followed by the application of PRF, usually topically, in the areas where the skin has been micro-needled. The PRF can penetrate deep into the skin thanks to the microchannels made in the skin.
PiXel8-RF Microneedling With PRF
PiXel8-RF microneedling can offer significant skin rejuvenation even when used on its own. The microneedling is paired with the skin-tightening benefits of radiofrequency energy. When we add a topical PRF treatment, your skin can be tightened and toned even more, and you may notice that your skin heals much faster after treatments when PRF is used. PRF microneedling can be a good choice for patients who want comprehensive benefits for their skin or who are seeking to treat more severe cases of aging or sun-damaged skin.
PRF Hair Restoration
PRF injections can be effective as a hair restoration treatment since they can offer the same rejuvenating benefits to hair follicles as they do to your skin. By injecting PRF into the scalp, this treatment stimulates hair follicles, encouraging new hair growth and improving hair density. This approach can be suitable for many different people who are experiencing hair thinning or loss, including both men and women with androgenic alopecia.
A Closer Look at the PRF Treatment Process
Evaluation of Your Skin and Hair
We start by assessing your specific concerns, whether related to your skin, hair, or both. For skin treatments, we’ll examine areas like fine lines, scars, or uneven tone. For hair restoration, we’ll evaluate the health of your scalp and identify thinning areas or dormant follicles. This step helps us customize the treatment to match your goals and the requirements of your skin.
Drawing Blood
A small amount of blood, usually one or two vials, is drawn from your arm. This process is similar to a standard blood test. Once the blood is drawn, it is ready for centrifugation.Â
Centrifugation
While platelet-rich plasma uses high-speed centrifugation, PRF is processed at a slower speed. This gentler process preserves more of the white blood cells, stem cells, and fibrin within the platelets and makes PRF more concentrated. PRF also contains no anticoagulants, which means the fibrin forms a natural scaffold when injected and releases growth factors slowly over time. This is one of the primary reasons PRF is considered an advanced, regenerative option.
Preparing the Treatment
Before applying PRF, the treatment area is thoroughly cleaned to maintain sterility. For comfort, a numbing cream may be applied to the skin or scalp. These steps help ensure the treatment is as comfortable as possible whether you are receiving injections or topical PRF after microneedling treatments.Â
Application of PRF
Next, the chosen administration method begins. If the PRF is being administered topically the microneedling will be performed first. During this part of the treatment, you may feel a scratching sensation or warmth from the microneedling device, but these sensations are usually mild. Once the treatment is complete, the PRF is spread over the treated area, which can provide immediate soothing and cooling effects while penetrating deep into the skin for extended benefits. If injections are being performed, the PRF is placed in a syringe and injected directly into the areas of concern. Multiple injections in different locations are needed for facial rejuvenation and hair restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions About PRF Treatments
How Long Do PRF Treatments Take?
PRF treatments typically take about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the area being treated. This includes the time needed for drawing blood, processing it in the centrifuge, preparing the treatment area, and applying PRF. If you’re combining PRF with microneedling or additional treatments, the session may take slightly longer.
Who Is a Good Candidate for PRF Treatments?
PRF skin rejuvenation is ideal for patients looking for a natural way to improve fine lines, skin texture, or hair thinning. Good candidates are generally in good health and want to enhance their appearance without synthetic fillers or more invasive options. PRF is also a good choice if you’re seeking gradual, long-lasting improvements through regenerative therapy. It’s suitable for all skin types and can be customized for specific areas of concern.
How Many PRF Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments depends on your goals and the area being treated. Most patients benefit from several sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart. For hair restoration, additional sessions may be recommended over time to maintain results.
How Soon Will I See Results From PRF Treatments?
Platelet-rich fibrin therapy works gradually, so results take time to develop. Most patients notice subtle improvements within a few weeks, with continued changes over three to six months.
Are There Any Risks or Side Effects?
Because PRF uses your blood, risks are minimal. Mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection site can occur but usually resolve within a few days. There’s little risk of allergic reactions or adverse effects since no synthetic substances are introduced. During your consultation, we’ll discuss any concerns to make sure PRF is a safe option for you.
Why Choose Our PRF Treatments?
Our PRF treatments are performed in a relaxed, professional environment under the supervision of a licensed physician. We specialize in advanced aesthetic medical services with a natural and minimalistic approach, helping you address concerns like acne scars, sagging skin, and visible signs of aging. As a small, woman-owned business, we take pride in creating a welcoming space where patients from La Mesa, San Diego, Chula Vista, and surrounding areas can feel confident in their care.Â
Rejuvenate Your Skin and Increase Hair Growth With PRF in La Mesa, CA
At San Diego Aesthetics and Med Spa, PRF can revitalize your skin and hair health naturally and effectively. Our PRF therapies, which are offered in La Mesa, CA, can be helpful for many different concerns. To explore how PRF can benefit you, feel free to reach out to us through our website or call us at (619) 393-2996.
