iPRF
(Platelet Rich Fibrin)

Fibrin is a protein, a component of blood plasma. It takes part in the clotting processes. It is rich in stem cells and growth factors.

 

Fibrin is obtained from the patient's blood, but in order to be able to collect it, the patient should perform basic morphological tests (full blood count) before the procedure to determine whether the results are normal.

 

 After the blood is drawn, the sample is placed into a device called a centrifuge ( I use the horizontal centrifuge which is the best) that rapidly spins the sample, separating out the other components of the blood from the platelets and concentrating them within the plasma. Then the fibrin is injected into the targeted areas.

 

As the procedure uses autologous tissue, there is no risk of allergies or side effects.

 

Fibrin creates fibrin fibers under the skin that form a mesh, thanks to which wrinkles and hollows are emphasized.

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In addition, after treatment with fibrin, growth factors are released from platelets. The advantage of the procedure is that the growth factors that stimulate cell division are released gradually and slowly when injected with fibrin. The slow but sustained release of growth factors produces better results than the immediate release of growth factors in other injectable treatments. Thanks to more intensive cell divisions, the skin looks young, regenerates faster, 

 

Platelet-rich fibrin injected into the tissues slowly coagulates to form a gel, a specific, completely natural material with a filling effect. In addition, thanks to mesenchymal stem cells and activated platelets, from which growth factors are released, i-PRF has a regenerative effect on the surrounding tissues.

 

The sets with the IIB certificate are used, confirming the safety of administering the preparation to patients. 

The blood taken from the patient is subjected to special centrifugation.

 

In order to obtain a volumetric effect, the liquid fibrin should be administered in a fairly short time, because approx. 5 minutes after its centrifugation, the natural clotting process begins, which prevents its further application. 

 

 For the best results, it is recommended to perform a series of at least 3 treatments.

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Indications:

- wrinkles (smoker's lines, crow's feet,  Venus lines on the neck)

- marionette lines

- nasolabial folds

- loss of laxity

- tear trough

- dark circles under the eyes

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How to prepare for the procedure?

 

2 weeks before the procedure:

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• Drink 2 - 2.5 liters of fluids/day (On the day of your procedure drink at least 1 l of water)

 • Do not drink alcohol

• Reduce the amount of sugar in your diet

• Do not eat TRANS fats

• Increase your body's alkalinity by eating more vegetables

• Take vitamin C, chelated zinc 2 x 1 tablet, spirulina

 

Such a procedure will increase the amount of circulating blood, as a result, the amount of fibrin and the effectiveness of the treatment

 

Do not take aspirin 24 hours before the procedure

 

5 days before the procedure, stop taking other medications that can affect blood clotting and Gingko Biloba products/supplements and:

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• ANTICOAGULANTS: acenocoumarol, warfarin, fenindione, heparin and heparin-like drugs, direct thrombin inhibitors (dabigatran, bivalirudin, hirudin, argatroban), factor Xa inhibitors: rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban.

• NSAIDs: acetylsalicylic acid, ketoprofen, dioclofenac, naproxen, indomethacin, ibuprofen, piroxicam

 

 

Post-treatment aftercare:

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- Do not put on makeup for 24 hrs

- Do not drink alcohol for 48 hrs

- Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks

- Use sunscreen (spf 50)

- Do not go to the sauna, solarium, swimming pool, and gym for a week

- Do not take a hot bath for 48 hours

- Limit contact with pets

- Do not use cosmetics with acids (AHA, BHA)

- Change the pillowcase

 

Relative contraindications:

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• menstruation (there is a risk of greater pain but also worse healing after the procedure),

• cancer (5 years after recovery),

• autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's, RA, psoriasis, AD - not in the acute phase of the disease)

• diabetes, epilepsy (with treatment and regulated condition - Yes).

• blood clotting disorders, taking anticoagulants (postpone medications for 24h)

 

Absolute contraindications:

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• pregnancy and breastfeeding, inflammation in the body fever, condition

• ear inflammation, conjunctivitis, etc.

• viral, bacterial, and fungal infections (acne, rosacea, herpes, seizures, etc.)

• skin damage at the treatment site,

• blood clotting disorders, taking anticoagulants (postpone medications for 24h)

• taking oral isotretinoin derivatives (at least 6 months from the end of the treatment),

• topical treatment with preparations of vit. A retinoids, steroids (one month after the end of the treatment),  

• blood diseases

• chronic diseases in the body