Dark circles, under-eye hollows, and fine lines around the mouth (perioral rhytids or “smoker’s lines”) are some of the most challenging areas to treat in aesthetic medicine – but Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) injections offer an exciting, natural solution. PRF is an advanced form of the better-known Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. By drawing a small amount of your blood and processing it in a very specific way (low-speed centrifugation without additives), we concentrate your platelets, fibrin, white blood cells, and stem cells into a golden serum. This “liquid gold” is then injected back into target areas to stimulate healing and regeneration.

PRF has a fibrin matrix that forms a gel-like consistency once injected under the skin. Think of it as your own slow-release rejuvenating filler. It holds all those growth factors in place and releases them over time as the fibrin matrix gradually dissolves. This makes PRF particularly suited for delicate areas like the under-eyes, where skin is thin and traditional fillers can sometimes look lumpy or cause issues. PRF works to improve hollowness, texture, and color in the under-eye by boosting collagen and blood supply in that area. Similarly, around the mouth, PRF can help soften fine vertical lines by enhancing skin quality and plumping from within, all while being 100% your own natural tissue.

For lines around the mouth, we may inject small aliquots of PRF directly under the wrinkles or use a cannula technique as well. The procedure for each area is quick – maybe 5-10 minutes of injection time per area. Because PRF is all natural and from your body, there’s no risk of allergic reaction. You will have some swelling – particularly under the eyes, it’s common to look a bit puffy or even have a slight “tea bag” effect where the fluid sits, this can last 3-5 days. Plan for that mild swelling; it’s usually not dramatic, but you’ll notice it. Bruising is possible but with cannula it’s minimized. Many people have little to no bruising.