Bringing IPRF Facial Treatments into Your Clinical Workflow

Facial aesthetic treatments can improve or restore the appearance of the face. Sometimes used as follow-up procedures for patients treated with dental implant surgery or other restorative and reconstructive surgeries, there is growing interest in iPRF Facials as a natural solution.

Unlike some manufactured solutions, iPRF Facial treatments are developed chairside using the patient’s blood. Safe and biocompatible, iPRF Facial treatments could change the way that medical professionals provide aesthetic treatments.

Here’s what every clinician should understand about iPRF for facial treatments.

What is iPRF?

iPRF is an autologous compound produced by spinning blood in a specially designed centrifuge. At Dental Implant Technologies, our Choukroun Centrifuge is pre-programmed with iPRF protocols.

PRF, or Platelet Rich Fibrin is developed by spinning blood harvested from the patient. iPRF, is a variation, with the “i” denoting that the protocol results in a material that can be directly injected into soft tissue.

When processed in a centrifuge, the patient’s plasma becomes concentrated and enriched with…

  • Stem cells that conduct the body’s ability to heal and regenerate.
  • Fibrin, which assists with wound healing and regeneration.
  • Platelets that contain growth factors and proteins that aid in healing.

iPRF can be produced in any clinic that has access to a centrifuge that is designed to produce PRF compounds. These centrifuges are unique when compared to standard models. They are designed and programmed to produce a range of PRF products.

PRF protocols are an evolution of standard PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) protocols. They have become incredibly popular in dental procedures, thanks to the ability of PRF products to stimulate regeneration and healing. iPRF is being used more extensively for aesthetic treatments, with aesthetic clinicians realizing the same benefits to improve the appearance of their patients.

Fibrin is Key to the Performance of iPRF Facial Treatments

The fibrin in iPRF Facial treatment is responsible for some significant benefits. Specifically, the fibrin helps to control the release of growth factors over a longer duration when compared to older PRP protocols. In many cases, platelets can be released over a period of 14 days, providing excellent coverage for tissue healing and regeneration.

The longer release time is critical, as it allows receptors in the target tissue more time to respond after the treatment. According to Dr. Choukroun, the developer of PRF technology, the amount of growth factors present is secondary to the duration of time that they are released at the treatment site. The stable release of the beneficial compounds can result in more predictable healing and regeneration with consistent results from patient to patient.

Is Your Clinic Prepared to Provide iPRF Facial Treatments?

One of the most significant challenges of converting to new procedures and technologies is finding the right supplies and a reliable supplier.

There are a few key components that your clinic will need to provide facial aesthetic treatments using iPRF.

  • The Centrifuge.
  • Blood Draw Equipment.
  • Processing Equipment.
  • Syringes and Needles.

Dental Implant Technologies is a trusted supplier of iPRF and PRF accessories, equipment, and centrifuges. Our business primarily focuses on dental applications of iPRF treatment, although our equipment is suited to aesthetic treatment when administered by a trained, qualified, and registered cosmetic medical physician. We exclusively supply our products to medical professionals in the United States.

It is becoming more common to find implant and periodontal clinics that offer iPRF facials. The procedure is sometimes marketed under terms like “surgical skin rejuvenation” or “growth factor therapy”. iPRF facial injections are also sometimes referred to as “vampire facials”, although this is typically not used by physicians and is almost exclusive to the beauty industry.

There are a number of reasons why your practice might consider adding iPRF facial treatment…

  • As a value-added service to complement dental surgery and smile makeovers.
  • As an additional cosmetic treatment.
  • As a key differentiator from your local competition.

There’s a growing amount of research surrounding iPRF facial treatment. Dental Implant Technologies offers an online PRF course covering all aspects of the Platelet Rich Fibrin system developed by Dr. Choukroun.

How Effective is iPRF Treatment for Your Patients?

iPRF Facial treatment is highly effective when administered by an experienced practitioner. The exact outcome of the procedure will depend on the condition being treated. Skin problems typically require a minimum of three and up to five sessions to achieve the best results. These are often provided at intervals close to six weeks. This ensures that growth factors are readily available for healing.

Results are long-lasting, although this depends again on the specific type of treatment. To improve skin condition and appearance, the results can last up to two years. When the treatment is related to facial skin healing after successful surgery, the results are life-lasting.

It’s important to draw a distinction between aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. Aesthetic procedures are closer to a medical necessity and can be used for patients who have recently had surgery and need a boost with natural healing. Cosmetic procedures are performed when healthy patients want to improve their appearance.

iPRF Facial Treatment is Suitable for Most Patients

Most patients can be treated with injectable PRF. Exclusions can include patients with active infections, sepsis, a medical condition affecting platelet function, or women who are breastfeeding or pregnant. Anticoagulant therapies are also contraindications for PRF treatment.

Dental Implant Technologies Supplies the Most Reliable iPRF Centrifuge

Clinicians seeking the most reliable PRF centrifuge devices can order from Dental Implant Technologies today. The Dr. Choukroun Duo Quattro PRF Centrifuge is available and is suited to a range of regenerative and restorative procedures with protocols to make everything from PRF membranes and sticky bone grafts to iPRF for aesthetic treatments.

Order in confidence from a trusted supplier and enhance your clinical capabilities with the most reliable PRF centrifuge on the market, endorsed by the original developer of PRF technology.