Platelet-rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM) therapy uses injections of a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles joints and also for cosmetic purposes. In this way, PRFM injections use each individual patient's own healing system to improve musculoskeletal problems and anti aging. PRFM injections are prepared by taking one or more vials of your own blood and running it through a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. These activated platelets are then injected directly into your injured or diseased body tissue. This releases growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells your body produces. Ultrasound imaging is sometimes used to guide the injection.

How’s this different from regular microneedling? Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that’s primarily used to minimize the signs of aging. During a standard session, your service provider uses a device with needles to prick the skin and stimulate new collagen production. Because of this, microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy or percutaneous collagen induction. Platelet rich fibrin matrix (PRFM), as an injection or topically. It may improve the healing and decrease the duration of redness and swelling seen after microneedling. Microneedling with PRFM has been shown to improve outcomes in those undergoing microneedling for acne scars. What is a PRFM facelift? The platelets in PRFM are nutrient-rich cells that stimulate the regeneration of the underlying structural integrity of your skin. The PRFM is injected into the skin to stimulate the release of the skin’s own cells encouraging the skin to create new blood vessels, stimulate new collagen growth, and grow new skin cells.

You can book a complimentary consultation or an appointment through our Vagaro booking portal and by calling 503.228.8266 with medical approval you can get your treatment the same day.