EZgel® PRF combines your body's own platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) with albumin to create a natural filler using your body's own blood components. The PRF growth factors are obtained through your own blood source and is a great alternative to or in-conjunction with hyaluronic acid dermal filler. It is 100% natural, regenerative and volumizing. Many people are uncomfortable with risks associated with HA dermal filler and EZgel® can be a great alternative option. This is especially applicable for those interested in under eye rejuvenation, where HA filler results can be unpredictable.
Improvement in darkness and hollowness around the under the eyes is often a priority for our clients. Tear trough filler is a procedure where hyaluronic acid gel filler is placed in this region to add lost volume, displace the thinning skin away from the darker structures like muscle and blood vessels, improving the dark shadows in this area. However, many people are not good candidates for tear trough filler because of under eye skin laxity.
If the skin of the under-eye is too loose, tear trough filler will not have enough support and can result in unpredictable outcomes, which are not aesthetically pleasing. EZgel® uses your organic growth factors to add volume and collagen to this area. It is a slower process than HA filler, however has none of the complications or risks. Volume loss and laxity to the under eye skin is a high risk area and is a difficult problem to treat.
Options with HA filler are very limited and typically not the best choice to start regeneration in this region for most people. We have seen fantastic results with EZgel® treatment series and have many clients thrilled with the improvement in this delicate area.
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After a personal consultation with our advanced medical provider, we will take pictures in order to document your progress through your Elevated Eyes rejuvenation. We will make you very comfortable in our treatment chair and will start the procedure by applying a numbing cream around the injection areas. While the numbing cream is soaking in, your provider will perform a simple blood draw from one of your arms. We collect approximately 20 mls of blood for this procedure, so it's helpful if you drink as much water as possible for the 24 hours leading up to your procedure and eat a light meal prior to coming into our spa.
The albumin blood sample is prepared and heated into a thick gel like consistency and the other tube is prepped into PRF and then the 2 are mixed. While the tubes are spinning your provider will inject some numbing medication for additional comfort during the injection process. For safety and to reduce bruising we use a very small thin hollow tube called a cannula, as opposed to a needle. Even though this sounds like it would be more traumatic to the delicate under eye area, it's actually the opposite. The cannula separates the skin layers and pushes blood vessels out of the way, where a needle cuts through skin layers and blood vessels. You will likely feel some pinching sensations and some pressure. Temperature changes during the injection are common and you may feel some fullness or pressure on the lower eyelid.
This starts to resolve over 2 hours after the procedure. EZgel® PRF is very safe due to the fact that the volumizing filler is your body’s own growth factor. Side effects are the same as with any facial injections such as; pain, soreness, swelling, bleeding, bruising, and redness around the area of injection. These side effects are temporary and will completely resolve, usually in about 3 days - 2 weeks depending on the total volume of PRF Gel injected. Most people will feel and look extra puffy around the area treated, which is usually the under eye or tear trough. It’s looks similarly to seasonal allergy swelling or the swelling after being stung by a bee.
The duration of the swelling depends on the volume of Gel injected, typically ranging between 3 days to 2 weeks. Natural skin, collagen and volume regeneration takes 3-6 months depending on the goals for the treatment area. This is typically a 3 session requirement and will peak 3 months after your 3rd treatment, as collagen regeneration is not an immediate process.
We recommend most clients start with 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart and then maintain with 1-3 treatments per year to keep this delicate area as collagen dense as possible.
Your journey with us begins with a consultation and mutual decisions based on your individual needs. We will create a customized anti-aging and skin health plan just for you. Rather than trying to change your appearance, we will enhance and balance your features as well as restore your youth, resulting in a natural, refined and refreshed version of you.
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Pricing for EZgel® PRF quoted by session or by package. Individual sessions start at $680 for members/ $800 for non-members. Most people choose to bundle 3 sessions for optimal results and additional savings. The exact cost will depend on your specific treatment plan. For your convenience, we offer several ways to finance your facial rejuvenation investment. Call or Text to schedule a consultation today + learn more about our services, packages and membership options.
