With advancements in science and technology and the growing desire for beauty, the medical aesthetics industry has seen many innovative technologies emerge. Among them, the PRFM is becoming a new favorite in the fields of aesthetics and regenerative medicine. Due to its natural, safe, and effective qualities.
1. Principles and Production
PRFM represents the next generation of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). It harnesses the power of platelets, enhanced by a scaffold that preserves and protects them. When mixed with the appropriate amount of calcium chloride, PRP transforms into a fibrin matrix. This matrix forms a three-dimensional scaffold that retains the platelets at the application site and allows for the sustained release of growth factors. Studies have shown that the release of platelet growth factors can last up to seven days, supporting collagen production and increased blood supply, thereby improving overall skin condition.
2. How to get?
The process of producing PRFM is relatively straightforward but requires precise handling. First, draw a small amount of blood from the patient’s vein and place it in a specialized centrifuge tube.. Through centrifugation, the blood separates into layers: red blood cells, platelet-rich plasma, and serum. Extract the platelet-rich plasma and mix it with an appropriate amount of calcium chloride to transform it into a fibrin matrix with a mesh-like structure. This matrix not only releases growth factors but also serves as a scaffold for cell proliferation and tissue regeneration.
3. Medical Aesthetic Applications
- Skin Regeneration and Anti-Aging: Contains high concentrations of growth factors that can stimulate the regeneration of skin cells, promote collagen production, and improve skin elasticity and firmness. Applying PRFM to the face through microneedling or injections, can effectively reduce wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin texture, and give the skin a youthful appearance.
- Hair Regeneration: It is also highly effective in addressing hair loss. By injecting PRFM into the scalp, it can stimulate the activity of hair follicle cells and promote the growth of new hair. Compared to traditional drug treatments, PRFM offers better safety and more natural results for hair loss.
- Scar Repair: PRFM has significant effects on scar repair. For burns, trauma, or postoperative scars, local injections of PRFM can accelerate the skin repair process, reduce scar formation, and enhance skin smoothness and appearance.
- Postoperative Recovery: After plastic surgery, use PRFM to accelerate postoperative recovery, reduce inflammation and swelling, and promote wound healing. This not only shortens the recovery period but also enhances the overall results and satisfaction of the surgery.
4. How is PRFM Treatment Conducted?
The PRFM process begins by collecting a small amount of blood from you, similar to the amount needed for typical lab tests. The blood is then placed in a centrifuge, which spins at high speed to separate its components. The centrifugation separates red and white blood cells from the platelets and plasma, the clear fluid that makes blood liquid.
5. Advantages of PRFM in Medical Aesthetics
- Natural and Safe: Is entirely derived from the patient’s own body, avoiding immune reactions and allergic responses that might be triggered by foreign materials. Therefore, PRFM has extremely high biocompatibility and safety.
- Long-Lasting Effects: The growth factors in PRFM can be continuously released, acting on the skin and tissues for an extended period, providing long-lasting aesthetic effects. Compared to some short-term aesthetic techniques, PRFM offers more durable and stable results.
- Simple Procedure: The preparation and application process of PRFM is relatively simple, minimally invasive, and quick to recover from. This makes PRFM treatment feasible in outpatient settings without the need for hospitalization, greatly benefiting patients.
- Versatility: It not only performs excellently in the field of aesthetics but also has broad applications in other medical fields, such as orthopedics, dentistry, and sports medicine. Its versatility makes PRFM technology highly valuable for research and application.
6. Is PRFM Treatment Safe for Skin Rejuvenation?
Is generated from the patient’s blood, so the body accepts it when used topically or even re-injected. There is no adverse reaction, and the process is entirely safe with no side effects.
7. How Soon Can Results Be Seen?
When added to a procedure, PRFM acts as a booster. Microneedling provides the fastest results because the skin immediately begins to heal after the micro-injuries, typically within just a few weeks. As new collagen forms in the treated area, results generally become noticeable within three to four weeks, with effects lasting for months.
8. How Should I Prepare for PRFM Treatment?
It is best to stay well-hydrated the day before your treatment. Avoid alcohol for two days before treatment and aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) for seven days, as these medications can affect your platelets. We also recommend avoiding anticoagulants within five days before the treatment, but your prescribing physician must approve this.
As an emerging medical aesthetic technology, PRFM is revolutionizing traditional aesthetic and regenerative medicine practices with its natural, safe, and effective characteristics. By promoting skin regeneration, improving hair issues, repairing scars, and accelerating postoperative recovery, PRFM provides new options for those pursuing beauty and health. Despite some challenges in its development, the continuous progress in technology and in-depth research into PRFM give us reason to believe that PRFM will play an increasingly important role in the future of medical aesthetics, bringing a more beautiful and healthy life to more people.