We disagree that beauty has to mean pain.
But beauty might mean a marginal amount of swelling. And that would be from platelet-rich plasma (aka PRP) and the newest kid on the block when it comes to bio-regenerative skincare—PRFM.
PRFM stands for platelet-rich fibrin matrix. It utilizes the principles of PRP, which uses our platelet-rich plasma as a serum to release growth factors to boost healing and promote elastin and collagen formation.
However, instead of just being applied topically to micro-needled skin, it is injected into the skin. This allows the PRP to be suspended in the area of choice for longer, which results in stronger, more concentrated effects.
Vanessa Lee, RN and founder of The Things We Do, is a major proponent of this method for aging gracefully. While she and her staff at The Things We Do offer tons of top-shelf treatments and tweakments, PRFM injections do not offer the same structure-altering effects that fillers do.
Since both fillers and PRFM treatments are injectables, we wanted to know if one was replacing the other, competing, or if PRFM is the natural way people are phasing out fillers in tricky areas like the under eyes or smile lines.
“While PRFM doesn’t replace fillers, it can complement them beautifully,” Vanessa begins.
“PRFM works wonders in areas like under eyes and smile lines, giving you a natural, long-lasting glow that blends effortlessly with your beautiful features. Its unique composition boosts collagen production, leaving you with subtle yet stunning results that complement your face’s natural contours.”
Vanessa breaks down how it works:
“We start by gently drawing a small amount of your own blood. Then, we work our magic to concentrate those platelets before strategically injecting them into the desired areas. This personalized process ensures precision and keeps discomfort to a minimum. Patients can expect a gradual improvement in skin texture, tone, and elasticity over time with a refreshed and revitalized result. It’s all about bringing out your best self.”
And Janae Kirby, a mega-pro Aesthetic Nurse Injector at The Things We Do, is a big PRFM aficionado. She has the kind of skin that demands trust, uses a gentle touch, and works with expertise that puts you at ease the entire time. Janae describes PRFM to the under eyes as a hydrating wash that helps plump and firm thinning tissue. It basically instructs your skin to make its own juicy glaze.
It’s no wonder PRFM is on the rise, and facial fillers are declining in popularity, save for lip fillers, of course. Vanessa explains that PRFM is more about personalized perfection.
Vanessa goes on to share that “it targets specific areas of your face with precision, giving you those flawless, natural-looking results. Unlike the uniform nature of some fillers, PRFM offers a tailored solution, providing enhanced and more enduring results in specific facial areas. This trend shows that we’re all about embracing our natural beauty and long-term benefits, with PRFM as a frontrunner in non-surgical facial rejuvenation.”
And while biomimetic plasma products and exosomes are helpful, nothing can replicate the healing properties of your own plasma.
“When we use your own plasma, we’re tapping into your body’s natural regenerative abilities,” Vanessa excitedly shares.
“By harnessing your unique growth factors and biological components, we’re giving your skin exactly what it needs to glow from within. It gives your skin a personalized boost that can’t be replicated.”
While it takes a few sessions (three seems to be the magic number) to see your best results, some improvement can be clocked in the month following your first treatment. We’ll definitely loop you all in our progress with it—stay tuned!
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