Facetune Facial

Treatment Overview

The treatment consists of a laser skin resurfacing treatment, followed by using your own body’s platelets in platelet rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) form, applied topically as well as injected to smooth fine lines and grooves, and create changes in the skin from the inside out. It provides maximal benefits compared to either treatment alone.

• Time in Office: 90 minutes
• Anesthesia: Topical
• Social Downtime: 1-5 days
• Post Treatment Instructions: Do not wash the face for 24 hours. Use recommended post-treatment products for 5 days.
• Number of Treatments: Single session, or 3-4 monthly treatments, depending on goals.

Please Note: These are general estimates that may or may not apply to you individually.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Platelet Rich Plasma Do?

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) releases growth factors to stimulate the body’s natural wound healing process, using it to further enhance rejuvenating effects.

Does Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Really Work?

Platelet rich plasma therapy has been found to work and effectively treat a wide variety of conditions. a general term used for different chemical peels, which one depending on the office, and is typically a milder peel with little downtime.

Is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Safe?

Platelet rich plasma therapy is safe since it is using your own cells, and thus is all natural.

What is the Difference Between PRP and PRFM?

PRP is platelet rich plasma, and PRFM is platelet rich fibrin matrix. PRP is liquid and can stimulate the release of growth factors where it is placed, while PRFM is in gel-like form and can release growth factors for up to seven days.

How Do You Get Platelet Rich Fibrin?

Platelet rich fibrin is obtained by mixing platelet rich plasma with calcium chloride, stimulating the conversion of PRP to PRFM in about 15 minutes.

What is a PRF Facial?

PRFM facial is when the PRFM is applied topically after a skin resurfacing treatment such as laser, microneedling, or radiofrequency resurfacing. The resurfacing treatment creates microchannels that can allow the PRFM to enter the skin while still in liquid form, before solidifying to a gel.

What Are PRF Injections?

PRFM injections are when the PRP has been converted to PRFM, and is still in the liquid form before solidifying, and it gets injected in this form to targeted areas needing improvement.

How Long Does PRFM Last?

The PRFM itself can last up to seven days, and during that time it sets into motion the longer lasting effects. That is why the true results keep getting better over the following several weeks.

Ready to learn more about a facetune facial? Book an appointment with Dr. Anita Patel, considered one of the best plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills.