What is platelet-rich fibrin?

Platelet-rich fibrin is a combination of your own platelets and a scaffold of fibrin which releases growth factors over 10 days.

The procedure

During the treatment, a sample of blood is taken from your arm and placed in a centrifuge. Only the top layer of blood is used which contains all the platelets. The procedure usually takes one hour to complete.

The product can either be injected under the skin, used in combination with microneedling or peels.

Side effects

You will likely experience some minor swelling which usually improves within a few hours.

The most common side effect is bruising. The procedure is considered very safe, with no risk of an allergic reaction or delayed complications which can occur with dermal fillers.

Please note that treatments are unlikely to be given on the day of consultation to allow you to decide whether this is the right decision for you.

Downtime and aftercare

There is almost no recovery time. Patients may feel some minor pain and discomfort but can return to day-to-day activities immediately.

Suitable for

• Enhancing facial contours, correcting facial asymmetry and balancing proportions

• Improving the quality of the skin​

• Stimulating Hair Growth (may require up to  8 treatments)

All medical treatments are subject to an initial consultation with Dr Taylor. This is a free, no-obligation assessment and is followed by a 'cooling-off' period.

Please contact us if you would like to request more information or make an appointment.