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Maximizing PRF Results: Best Tips

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Guide:

What is PRF Treatment?

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy is a cutting-edge, natural treatment that uses your blood to promote tissue healing. If you’re looking for a safe, holistic way to address various concerns or boost your natural beauty and well-being, PRF may be just what you need.

Here’s how it works:

  1. A small sample of your blood is taken and processed to separate the platelets and fibrin, the key components for healing.
  2. What are PRF injections and where do they come into play? The concentrated PRF is injected into the targeted area, which can be anything from your under eyes to your scalp, releasing growth factors and cytokines to kickstart your body’s natural healing process.

PRF minimizes risks and side effects by using your blood and unlocking your body’s natural healing power. It can help you achieve multiple goals:

  • Faster recovery from injuries
  • Smoother, younger-looking skin
  • Thicker, healthier hair
  • Enhanced results when paired with procedures such as microneedling or dermal fillers
  • Studies also suggest that PRF can be a valuable tool for treating chronic injuries in muscles, tendons, bones, and soft tissues, according to an article in the National Library of Medicine.

How to Maximize Your PRF Results

While choosing an experienced professional to do your PRF treatment is the first step to getting the best results possible, your actions and decisions before and after your treatment also play an important role.

Here are our tips for how to get the most out of your PRF treatment:

Prep your body:

Eat clean – Focus on a balanced, nutritious diet before your treatment. This gives your body the nutrition necessary for healthy platelets and is key to a successful PRF treatment.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! – Drink plenty of water in the days before your appointment. Well-hydrated blood leads to better platelet concentration in the PRF.

Hold off on the alcohol – Avoid excessive alcohol consumption for at least a few days before your PRF treatment. Alcohol can thin your blood and potentially increase bruising.

Consider the medications you’re actively taking – Discuss any blood-thinning medications you take with your provider beforehand. They may advise temporary adjustments to optimize your PRF results.

Aftercare:

Be easy on the cleansing – Wait at least 24 hours after treatment before washing the treatment area. This allows the PRF to integrate fully and start working.

Let your body focus on healing – Avoid strenuous activity or excessively touching the treated area for the first few days.

Extra tips:

Have realistic expectations of your PRF results – PRF is a natural process with gradual results. Be prepared to be patient and consistent with your aftercare routine. When you consult a licensed professional about PRF, they can give personalized advice based on your goals and health history.

Listen to the professionals – Follow all pre and post-treatment instructions provided by your healthcare or aesthetic professional to maximize the benefits of PRF. We’re looking out for you when we give you these!

Add PRF to another aesthetic treatment next-level level results:

PRF + Microneedling – Double down on collagen production. Microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin, and PRF injected into these channels provides a concentrated dose of growth factors to supercharge healing and rejuvenation.

PRF + Dermal Fillers – Enhance the longevity and natural look of fillers. PRF can stimulate collagen production, supporting the fillers and promoting a smoother, more natural-looking result.

PRF Under Eye Results

If you’re looking to ditch the tired eyes, PRF under-eye treatments can:

  • Boost collagen and elastin production for clear skin, a more even complexion, and a more youthful appearance overall
  • Restore elasticity for firmer skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles
  • Restore volume, filling in under-eye hollows

Expect potential under-eye fullness for 3-5 days after your PRF under-eye injections. You might notice a temporary yellowish discoloration in the treated area, but this is normal and should clear up naturally. Noticeable results typically debut within 1-2 months as the PRF stimulates your body’s healing power and collagen production increases.

The longevity of your PRF under-eye results can vary based on your age and your body’s natural and unique response, but most patients enjoy their youthful under-eyes for 6-12 months.

To get the best PRF under-eye results possible, we recommend:

  • Steering clear of alcohol, caffeine, and spicy food for a few days before and after treatment
  • Avoiding blood thinners before and after
  • Drinking lots of water the morning of your treatment, as this makes it easier on both you and your provider when it’s time to draw blood
  • Taking it easy on physical activity for 24 hours after treatment
  • Waiting until 6 hours post-treatment to touch the treated area

PRF Hair Treatment Results

PRF jumpstarts hair rejuvenation. It’s clinically proven to treat:

  • Male and female pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia)
  • Thinning hair due to iron deficiency, metabolism issues, telogen effluvium, and medications

Collagen in the treated follicles is stimulated, initiating new hair growth. Collagen is the key ingredient for strong, healthy skin and thicker, fuller hair. While you won’t see instant results, expect stronger, thicker strands to emerge within 3-6 months. Patience is key, as hair growth is a natural process.

PRF hair therapy typically requires 3-5 sessions, customized to your needs. Many patients notice hair thickness and volume improvements after their full series of PRF hair treatments.

To supercharge your PRF hair results, we recommend combining it with microneedling or stem cells to stimulate hair growth further and improve overall scalp health. Other ways to ensure the best results possible include:

  • Wait at least 12 hours before shampooing or using any hair products.
  • Minimize touching or scratching your scalp for the next few days to prevent irritation.
  • Don’t smoke.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 12 hours.
  • Curb the alcohol for at least 24 hours.

If you want to help fuel your hair from within, in combination with your PRF hair therapy, we recommend:

  • Sticking to a balanced diet rich in minerals, vitamins, and protein to promote strong hair
  • Prioritizing vitamin intake, as certain vitamins, especially those you can get through a healthy diet, can promote collagen production and healthy cell growth throughout the scalp, supporting faster hair growth

If you’re considering PRF therapy for any specific concerns, whether for its healing powers or to enhance your beauty, request a consultation with HerSpace MedSpa in New Jersey today so we can help you develop a personalized plan to maximize your PRF results.