When talking about plasma treatments (PRP and PRF), the term “vampire treatment”—familiar from social media—may be the first thing that comes to mind for many people. As an aesthetic nurse, however, I’d like to explain what happens in the skin at the cellular level and what the Arthrex ACP/PRF method actually entails.
This is tissue biology at its best: the treatment harnesses your body’s own natural repair mechanisms to benefit your skin and hair—completely free of synthetic or foreign substances.
What happens to the skin during plasma therapy?
When enriched plasma is injected into the dermis—the layer of the skin where fibroblasts, the cells that maintain the skin’s structure, are located—the platelets in the plasma are activated and begin to release the body’s own growth factors (such as PDGF, TGF-β, and EGF).
Effects of the treatment:
New collagen and elastin: Growth factors stimulate fibroblasts to produce new collagen. This results in firmer skin and increased elasticity.
Renewal of the skin’s supportive structure: The extracellular matrix acts as the skin’s own “foundation” or “support network” in which cells live. Scientific studies have shown that the treatment triggers the renewal of this support network. In practice, the skin repairs its own structures from within, which smooths out fine lines and revitalizes skin damaged by the sun or aging.
Why Choose Arthrex ACP/PRF?
There are many types of plasma treatments on the market, but not all devices and methods produce the same results. The Arthrex ACP/PRF method stands out for several reasons:
No synthetic additives: The Arthrex ACP method does not use external anticoagulants or chemical activators. It is a 100% pure elixir produced by your own body, with no risk of allergy or rejection.
Gentle plasma processing: Thanks to a specially designed dual-syringe system, platelets and growth factors remain intact and active right up until the moment of injection.
Optimal composition: ACP (Autologous Conditioned Plasma) isolates a precise and pure amount of platelets from the blood without red blood cells, which could potentially cause inflammation.
PRF for Hair and the Scalp
PRF and PRP treatments have been scientifically proven to be highly effective methods for treating thinning hair and hair loss.
Effects of the treatment:
Restoration of microcirculation (angiogenesis): Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in plasma stimulates the formation of new microvessels around the hair follicles.
Improved nutrient supply: When the hair follicle receives more oxygen and nutrients, its growth is strengthened, the active growth phase is prolonged, and hair loss is reduced.
The new trend in skincare is supporting the skin’s natural functions
Modern skincare focuses above all on prevention and deep tissue revitalization. The goal of today’s aesthetic treatments isn’t to change your appearance or make you look 20 years younger—but to support your body’s natural processes and help you look radiant and refreshed as your true self.
Skincare is always a personalized journey. If you’d like to learn more about whether PRF treatment is right for your skin or scalp, you’re warmly welcome to schedule a consultation!
Note: We perform Arthrex ACP/PRF treatments exclusively at the Ullanlinna clinic.
-Nurse Elina