The Benefits of Platelet-Rich Fibrin

Kian Karimi; Helena Rockwell

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2019.03.005

The Benefits of Platelet-Rich Fibrin

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2019 Aug;27(3):331-340. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.03.005.

Authors

Kian Karimi¹, Helena Rockwell²

Affiliations

¹ Rejuva Medical Aesthetics, 11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 605, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA. Electronic address: kiankarimi@gmail.com.
² Rejuva Medical Aesthetics, 11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 605, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA.

PMID: 31280847
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.03.005

Abstract

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a next-generation autologous platelet therapy with immense potential in several medical fields. In cosmetic medicine, for example, PRF is useful in wound healing and skin rejuvenation as a primary and a supplemental technique owing to its fibrin matrix, cellular components, and prolonged release of growth factors. PRF is simple to obtain, inexpensive, and may be administered topically, injected, or in conjunction with other esthetic procedures. In this regard, PRF possesses diverse, and increasingly pertinent capacities in esthetic medicine and surgery.

Keywords: Autologous; Fibrin; Grafting; Natural filler; Platelet; Regenerative therapy; Rejuvenation; Stem cell.

Publication types

Review
Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

Humans
Platelet-Rich Fibrin*
Rejuvenation*
Wound Healing*