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PRF vs PRP: Why FoRM made the switch to PRF for Aesthetic Procedures

By FoRM Health | October 18, 2024

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) have become increasingly popular in the world of aesthetic treatments for their natural approach to skin rejuvenation and hair restoration. Both use platelets and other components derived from your own blood to stimulate healing and collagen production, but they have key differences that impact their effectiveness and the results they deliver. Let’s dive into the top 4 differences between PRF and PRP to help you understand why we’ve made the switch to PRF for our aesthetic procedures.

1. Processing + Solution Composition:

  • PRF: Platelet-Rich Fibrin is processed at a lower speed, allowing more of the white blood cells, stem cells, and fibrin matrix to remain. The slower spin creates a solution with a greater concentration of biologically active components, which enhances healing and collagen production.
  • PRP: Platelet-Rich Plasma is created by spinning blood in a centrifuge at high speeds to separate out plasma and platelets. The faster spin results in a clear layer of plasma that contains platelets, growth factors, and cytokines.

Key Difference: PRF retains more of the natural elements found in your blood, including white blood cells and fibrin, making it a more holistic and biologically active formulation compared to PRP.

2. Growth Factor Release:

  • PRF: PRF releases its growth factors gradually over time, thanks to the fibrin matrix that acts as a scaffold for the slow-release of platelets. This provides a more sustained effect, promoting longer-lasting results with fewer treatments.
  • PRP: The platelets in PRP release their growth factors quickly, offering an immediate boost in healing and rejuvenation. However, these effects are often short-lived, requiring more treatments to maintain results.

Key Difference: PRF provides a controlled and slower release of growth factors over a longer period of time, leading to extended benefits and more stable results in skin and hair rejuvenation.

3. Natural Components + Additives:

  • PRF: PRF is 100% natural, with no additives or anticoagulants. The absence of chemicals allows the fibrin to form a clot, which supports the natural healing process and encourages cellular regeneration in a more organic manner.
  • PRP: During the preparation of PRP, anticoagulants are added to your blood to prevent the blood from clotting. While this process enhances handling and application, it also theoretically reduces some of the natural healing properties of the plasma.

Key Difference: PRF’s all-natural composition enhances its regenerative properties and aligns closely with the body’s own healing mechanisms, making it a more biocompatible option with less risk of allergy or hypersensitivity reactions. Without the added anti-coagulant, the PRF solution is more comfortable for the patient, compared to PRP.

4. Treatment Versatility:

  • PRF: PRF is considered a next-generation therapy that offers superior results, especially in delicate areas like the under-eyes and hairline making it an ideal option for aesthetic treatments. Its ability to stimulate collagen and elastin production, alongside gradual growth factor release, leads to improved texture, volume, and elasticity of the skin and improvement in hair quality and growth.
  • PRP: PRP has been widely used in both orthopedic, dental and aesthetic settings for decades. It’s effective for treating fine lines, wrinkles, and hair loss, but may require more sessions to achieve and maintain optimal results in the world of aesthetics.

Key Difference: PRF is generally seen as more effective in targeting specific concerns like dark circles, under-eye hollows, fine lines and thinning hair, offering a broader range of applications with longer-lasting outcomes for anti-aging purposes.

The Clear Winner…PRF!

Having offered both PRP and PRF services since 2012 in Portland, Oregon,   we know PRP and PRF are effective tools for restoring a more youthful appearance and providing the growth of healthier, stronger hair. However, for the reasons listed above, we believe PRF is the superior option, providing a better overall experience and longer-lasting results.

Schedule a consultation or procedure appointment with our aesthetics team to start your skin rejuvenation or hair restoration journey using our all natural approach with PRF.

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Welcome Fall 🍁🍂— finally…back to cozy ro Welcome Fall 🍁🍂— finally…back to cozy routines, cooler mornings, and a chance to properly decompress ☕️📖

As we embrace the beginning of Fall, we wanted to give Summer a proper send off with photo dump of seasonal highlights 📸.

Our FoRM providers packed this season full: social get-togethers, golf (and yes, more golf), lake days + beach bonfires, long nights + bike rides, family trips + touring, outdoor concerts + sporting events — and some good trouble in Vegas runs. We came back sun-kissed, tired in the best way, and smarter for the pause.

Bring on the cooler mornings, steady rhythms, and the work we love. If your reset requires a little professional help, we’ve got you. #FoRMHealth #FallReset 
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✨ Physical Therapy, the FoRM way ✨
 At FoRM ✨ Physical Therapy, the FoRM way ✨

At FoRM Health, PT isn’t just a list of prescribed exercises.
Our highly-experienced Physical Therapist, Dr. Joanne Siegel DPT, has a very “hands-on” practice!

She starts with a comprehensive, hands-on re-evaluation—spending a full 60 min with every new and return patient to uncover what’s really going on.

Every PT session includes hands-on manual therapy to address dysfunction, reduce pain, and restore mobility before even talking exercises.

Only then does she create a custom movement plan that’s strategic, sustainable, and specific to you.

📍This is PT designed to actually get you better.

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We’re *shocked* at how well these acoustic waves We’re *shocked* at how well these acoustic waves work! 😉 

🔊 🔊 🔊 

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues, reduce pain, + improve mobility. By promoting blood flow, reducing scarring, & accelerating tissue repair, Shockwave therapy supports the body’s natural healing processes, helping you recover faster with minimal downtime! 

Ideal for any tendinopathy (tendinitis, tendinosis, calcifications), plantar fasciitis, general pain associated with fascial adhesions/scarring, + nerve pain.

@drbinshaieg used shockwave therapy & took our nutritionist’s tennis elbow from a 5 to 1 pain level in ONE treatment. 🙌 

Want to learn more? 
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Meet Dr. Brittany Krake, ND 🌿 Regenerative Med Meet Dr. Brittany Krake, ND 🌿

Regenerative Medicine + Functional Hormone Specialist @formhealthpdx 

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Brittany Krake ND to the FoRM family!👏🏽
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Dr. Brittany is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with advanced training in Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine—including ultrasound-guided Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections—to help patients recover from chronic pain and acute injuries.
She also specializes in Functional Medicine and hormone health, guiding patients through every stage of hormonal change—from reproductive health and perimenopause to menopause and andropause—helping them regain balance, energy, and resilience.

Her whole-person approach blends cutting-edge regenerative therapies, hormone optimization, and lifestyle medicine to support healing, recovery, and long-term vitality.

We’re so excited to have her expertise here at FoRM to help our patients move, feel, and live better 💪✨

📍 Now accepting new patients
📌 Insurance credentialing expected Fall 2025

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Summer Fun, Meet Fall Recovery 🏃‍♀️💪 Summer Fun, Meet Fall Recovery 🏃‍♀️💪

Time to focus on recovery! FoRM's Rehab program includes #prp #mfat #shockwave #sportchiropractic #physicaltherapy #dryneedling 

Schedule with one of our Naturopathic Doctors who specialize in Sports Medicine for a thorough exam and customized rehabilitation plan!
📣 TESTIMONIAL 📣 Whether you’re recovering 📣 TESTIMONIAL 📣

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve your movement, our Doctor of Physical Therapy, Joanne Siegel, combines her decades-long expertise with a focus on long-term wellness!

💪 Personalized rehab plans
💪 A whole-body approach to healing
💪 Functional movement and injury prevention

We love hearing these glowing reviews from Dr. Siegel’s patients. Reach out to us to learn more about her practice and start your personalized Rehab plan! 

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FoRM providers kicked back this week for our month FoRM providers kicked back this week for our monthly book club 📚—this month’s pick: The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman. We gathered at @oranmormead in Sellwood, a new local spot, to swap insights (and laughs) over mead. 🍯✨

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Cool things happen in Vegas…🎲 Last month, Dr. Cool things happen in Vegas…🎲
Last month, Dr. Ryan Minarik joined a select group of regenerative medicine specialists in Las Vegas to develop a trailblazing PRP study with @apex_biologix. 

Dr. Ryan and his @apex-biologix advisory board colleagues are on a mission to progress the field of orthopedic regenerative medicine!

Another exciting development, FoRM’s team of regenerative specialists will be expanding Fall 2025! Big things ahead 👏🏽👏🏽 @drbrittanykrake 

#PRP #RegenerativeMedicine #OrthoBiologics #prpinjection #prpfacial #prphairrestoration
These are our skin experts’ favorite products to These are our skin experts’ favorite products to use through summer ☀️(+ beyond) to keep their skin healthy & glowy:

🧴 Alto Advanced Defense Serum → Antioxidants + Vitamin C = major UV protection

🌞 Sunbetter SPF 68 or ToneSmart Compact → Tinted Mineral-based sunscreen, makes for a great base, always in our bags.

Caution ⛔️ with Retinols as they can make your skin more vulnerable to sun damage!

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Most of us love our sunny summer days in the Pacif Most of us love our sunny summer days in the Pacific Northwest, but too much sun has its downside. 

Here are a few tips for protect and recovering from too much 🌞 

PROTECT
Always wear sunscreen on all sun-exposed skin when out and about. We recommend a mineral-based SPF 50+ and wearing coverage like hats and sun-shirts for even better protection.

FoRM favorite SPF for your face:
– Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 (now on online sale)
– SunBetter Tone Smart SPF 75 (available at FoRM)

RESET
If your skin is desiccated and discolored from the sun, consider a 
much-needed reset with our Custom Combo Facial—a summer favorite that includes gentle exfoliation, hydration infusion, skin-barrier healing mask + LED light therapy.

Included in the CUSTOM COMBO (summer edition)

✨Enzyme mask for build up (sweat, SPF)
✨Bt-micro ultrasonic exfoliation
✨Hydroderm (hyperpigmentation + hydration)
✨Microcurrent with vitamin C serum
✨Cooling and soothing mask 
✨Red + Green LED (cell renew + hyperpigmentation) 
✨Moisturizer and SPF

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It’s the season of fun in the sun! 😎 We hope It’s the season of fun in the sun! 😎 We hope you’re enjoying your bevvies waterside with a splash of ELECTROLYTES. 🧂 

Even if you’re not a competitive athlete — electrolytes need to be on your radar! 🚨 Whether you’re hiking in the back country, crushing a gym sesh, or lounging in the sun .. here’s why you need ‘em:

💧 HYDRATION they help us actually absorb the water we’re sippin’ 
💧MUSCLES electrolytes help with fatigue, cramping and recovery 
💧BRAIN they are key for nerve signaling and can even help with that pesky 3pm brain fog 
💧SLEEP magnesium helps us to relax & feel calmer 

Ideally, you’re having electrolytes with sodium, potassium + magnesium & least amount of ingredients. Look out for hidden sugars in lots of the mainstream brands! 👀 
Add them to plain water OR sneak them into a fun sparkling drink like @drinkolipop 

The ones we like:
@tracemineralsresearch 
@drinklmnt 
@ancientnutrition 

Cheers to feeling better this Summer! 🤸 

#hydration #electrolytes #feelbetter #functionalnutrition #funinthesun #movebetter #formhealthpdx

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