Why Choose PRF Over PRP?

Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is an innovative, all-natural aesthetic treatment that represents the next generation of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). The key difference between these treatments lies in the way blood is processed before application. Here’s why PRF may be a better choice for you:

Enhanced Concentration and Quality

PRF is prepared by spinning blood at a lower speed compared to PRP. This gentle spinning process retains more white blood cells, stem cells, and fibrin within the platelet layer. It also reduces cell damage, resulting in a higher concentration of healing platelets. While PRP contains about 2-5 times the platelet concentration found in normal blood, PRF boasts approximately 10 times the concentration, offering a more potent healing boost.

Natural and Gradual Release of Growth Factors

A significant advantage of PRF over PRP is the absence of anticoagulants. PRP requires anticoagulants to prevent blood clotting during injection, which can limit the natural healing process. In contrast, PRF does not use anticoagulants, allowing the formation of a spongy fibrin matrix that facilitates a slow, sustained release of growth factors over a week. This gradual release is believed to enhance and prolong the healing effects compared to the few hours of growth factor release from PRP.

Maximizing the Benefits of PRF: Five Tips

To optimize the stem cells in your PRF concentrate and boost the overall results of your treatment, consider these five strategies:

  1. Daily Brisk Walks: Engage in a brisk 30-minute walk daily for at least one week before your treatment. Physical exercise is shown to increase mesenchymal stem cells in your blood. Continue this routine for at least one-week post-treatment, or longer if possible.
  2. Pre-Treatment Walk: Take a brisk 15-minute walk around the block right before your treatment. This dilates your veins, making the blood draw easier and increasing the number of mesenchymal stem cells in your blood.
  3. Intermittent Fasting: Practice intermittent fasting for 16 hours daily, starting five days before and continuing five days after your treatment. For instance, skip breakfast and have lunch at 11 AM and dinner before 7 PM. Fasting induces autophagy, where your cells clean up and eliminate toxins and free radicals, enhancing cellular health.
  • Antioxidant-Rich Diet: Incorporate brightly colored fruits, vegetables, and spices into your diet, and consider supplements like vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, melatonin, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals that can damage cell membranes and DNA, thereby protecting your cells and DNA.
  • Optimize Vitamin D Levels: Check and optimize your vitamin D levels prior to treatment. Many people are deficient in vitamin D, which can impede healing and contribute to chronic health issues. Vitamin D activates cellular repair genes and reduces prolonged inflammation.

By choosing PRF over PRP, you can take advantage of a more natural, potent, and longer-lasting treatment that leverages your body’s own healing mechanisms. With these additional strategies, you can further enhance the efficacy of your PRF treatment and enjoy superior aesthetic and health benefits.

Book your PRF appointment today, call 604-974-8999 or email [email protected]. 

-Dr. Nicola Bennett, ND

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