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Now, PRPs younger sibling, PRFor platelet-rich fibrinis coming for itsTwilight-worthy crown.
But is this treatment all its cracked up to bea natural alternative to filler?
Or are you better off sticking to tried-and-true injectables?
The OG, PRP (hows that for a lot of acronyms?)
But the reality is, some of those white blood cells can be inflammatory.
They might even say itll give you a filler-like result.
But the data supporting these claims just isnt there yet.
Ive seen people unhappy with the results, and even people who have scarring from it.
I really talk people out of it.
So why are more people interested in PRF?
Theres a newness factor, for sure.
We want to look young.
But we dont want to look filled.
That makes a more ‘natural’ product for skin revitalization and rejuvenation a tempting proposition, says Dr. Shamban.
However, she sees a world in which its possible PRF could be combined with filler.
What does the FDA have to say about using a patients blood to potentially regenerate their skin?
According to Dr. Shamban, the FDA views PRP and PRF similarly to a tissue transfer.
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