What is platelet rich fibrin (PRF)?

You may have heard of PRP – platelet rich plasma.  PRP uses a higher centrifuge force to remove the red blood cells but also may mean removing some other valuable cells.  PRF uses a slower centrifugation to allow the specimen to obtain more white blood cells and mesenchymal stem cells.  It is also free of additives and anti-coagulants, which allows creation of a fibrin scaffold, and basically allows a slower release of growth factors over 7-10 days as opposed to a few hours with PRF.  It can be used on the scalp, the face, and so many other places.  Platelet rich plasma and platelet rich fibrin is used in dentistry, orthopedics and other specialties.  We are proud to use the EZPRF system.