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PRF goes in right after it’s made, so we numb before the draw.
Regenerative
PRF
Platelet-rich fibrin from your own blood — made without anticoagulant and injected right after it’s prepared. Not stem cells, and we never call it that.
At a glance
- Time
- About 40–60 min
- Numbing
- Topical cream
- Discomfort
- 2 / 5
- Downtime
- Small marks 1–2 days
- Lasts
- Builds over a course
- Interval
- 2–3 sessions, 4 weeks apart
Discomfort is rated after numbing (out of 5). Time, downtime and longevity vary with the treated area and the individual.
Also known as: platelet-rich fibrin, injectable PRF
Like PRP, PRF is made from a small amount of your own blood — but without anticoagulant. A short spin gives a liquid layer that holds platelets and the proteins that form fibrin; once injected, the fibrin sets into a fine mesh that keeps the platelets in place. Because it begins to set soon after it’s prepared, we numb first and inject straight away. PRF is not a stem-cell treatment, and we never describe it that way.
Medically reviewed by IM JUNHYUNG, M.D. · Updated
How it works
How it works
Into a tube with no anticoagulant.
A short spin, and the doctor injects before it sets.
PRF is platelet-rich fibrin, not stem cells.
Compared
PRF and PRP — what’s different
| PRP | PRF | |
|---|---|---|
| How it’s made | Spun with anticoagulant | Short spin, no anticoagulant |
| What’s in it | Plasma concentrated in platelets | Platelets plus the proteins that form fibrin |
| After injection | Stays liquid | Fibrin sets into a fine mesh |
| Growth factors (lab studies) | Mostly released early | Released gradually over days |
| When it’s injected | After the spin and preparation | Straight away, before it sets |
| In common | From your own blood · not stem cells | |
Which suits you depends on your skin and the area — we decide together at consultation. More on PRP →
Our principles
How we do it at Taut
PRF is not stem cells, and we won’t call it that — you should know exactly what goes in.
So it goes in as soon as it’s made, before it sets.
Draw volume and treated areas are written on your Taut Record.
Who it’s for
Is it right for you?
Good fit if you have
- Thin, dull under-eyes
- Tired skin lacking condition
- You prefer your own blood to external products
- Recovery alongside lifting
Not suitable if
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Anaemia or low platelets
- Anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication (consultation needed)
- Infection or inflammation at the treatment site
- Recent fever or systemic infection
Details
Procedure details
- Injected
- Right after the draw and spin
- Marks
- 1–2 days
- Course
- 2–3 sessions, 4 weeks apart
- Price
- To be posted before we open
On the day
How the visit flows
- 01AssessWe check your skin, blood-related history and medications.
- 02NumbTopical numbing comes first.
- 03Draw and injectA short spin, then the doctor injects right away.
- 04Follow upRecord handed over; next session noted.
Doctor’s note
PRF comes from the same blood as PRP. What differs is how it’s made and when it goes in — and that’s what I explain, without dressing it up as stem cells.
Dr. IM JUNHYUNG · 任埈亨
Good to know
Aftercare & risks
- Small marks, swelling or bruising for 1–2 days; under-eyes can bruise a little longer.
- The draw site may bruise.
- Avoid saunas and alcohol for a week.
- Results and recovery vary by individual. All procedures carry possible side effects.
- Contact us right away if anything feels unusual after treatment.
Questions
PRF FAQ
Is PRF a stem-cell treatment?
No. It’s platelets and fibrin from your own blood — nothing is harvested or cultured as stem cells.
How is PRF different from PRP?
PRF is made without anticoagulant, so its fibrin sets after injection and holds the platelets in place. Which suits you depends on your skin — we decide together at consultation.
Why is it injected straight away?
Without anticoagulant it begins to set soon after it’s prepared, so we numb first and inject right after the spin.
How many sessions?
Usually 2–3, four weeks apart.
How much does it cost?
The price will be posted before we open, in Korean won excluding 10% VAT.
Ask the doctor directly.
If something isn’t right for you, we’ll say so. No same-day decision required.