PRP and PRF are regenerative treatments that use components taken from your own blood. They are often considered when the aim is to improve skin quality, support repair, or encourage a healthier-looking appearance without using dermal filler or changing the shape of the face.

You may come across these treatments described as platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich fibrin, vampire facials, regenerative skin treatments, or natural injectable skin treatments. They are commonly discussed for concerns such as tired-looking skin, fine lines, under-eye skin quality, hair thinning, acne scarring and general skin rejuvenation.

PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. PRF stands for platelet-rich fibrin. Both are prepared from a small sample of your own blood, which is then processed to concentrate platelets and other components involved in healing and repair.

Platelets are best known for their role in clotting, but they also contain growth factors that are involved in tissue repair, collagen support and wound healing. In aesthetic medicine, PRP and PRF are used with the aim of supporting skin quality and regeneration rather than adding artificial volume.

You may consider PRP or PRF if you are concerned about:

Fine lines
Dull or tired-looking skin
Crepey skin texture
Under-eye skin quality
Mild acne scarring
Skin recovery and repair
Hair thinning or early hair shedding
General loss of skin freshness or resilience

PRP and PRF are not the same as dermal fillers. Their role is more gradual and regenerative.

PRF is sometimes described as a more advanced or slower-release version of platelet treatment. Unlike PRP, PRF is usually prepared without anticoagulant and forms a fibrin matrix, which may allow growth factors to be released more gradually.