PRF Injections in the Washington DC Area: Reston, VA and Chevy Chase, MD

PRF injections use platelet-rich fibrin, made from a small sample of your own blood, to stimulate collagen and improve thin, crepey skin. At The Naderi Center, PRF is prepared as a soft gel (EZ Gel PRF) and injected under the eyes, in the smile lines, in the scalp and in other areas of thin skin.

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Alexandra Snodgrass performs PRF injections at our offices in Reston, Virginia and Chevy Chase, Maryland.

PRF injections at The Naderi Center are $2,300 for the first treatment and $1,800 for each treatment after that, including the second treatment 6 to 8 weeks later and yearly maintenance. The first two treatments total $4,100. Financing through Cherry is available for qualifying patients.

Two to start: an initial treatment and a second treatment 6 to 8 weeks later. After that, one maintenance treatment a year keeps the result.

Most patients keep their result with one maintenance treatment a year after their first two treatments.

EZ Gel is PRF. It is the PRF system we use, not a separate treatment. The plasma from your blood is gently heated and cooled until it forms a smooth gel, then mixed with liquid PRF. The gel gives a soft, filler-like effect, and the PRF stimulates collagen. Nothing synthetic is added.

For the under-eyes and smile lines, PRF gel has advantages. It is thicker, so it also gives a soft filler-like effect, and it releases its growth factors more slowly. PRP, a liquid, is still a good choice for hair and for skin treatments such as microneedling. Dr. Snodgrass uses both.

For thin skin and a mild hollow, yes. Under the eyes, The Naderi Center now uses PRF far more than tear trough filler. For a deep hollow, fat injections work better, and for under-eye bags, lower eyelid surgery is the answer.

For the right person, yes. If your concern is thin, crepey skin or a mild hollow and you want a natural, gradual result with nothing synthetic, PRF is a good choice. If the problem is under-eye bags or a deep hollow, PRF will not give you the result you want, and we will tell you so.

It helps dark circles caused by thin skin or a mild hollow, because it thickens the skin and softens the shadow. It does not change dark circles caused by pigment, and it cannot remove under-eye bags.

Yes. PRF can soften the nasolabial folds, the smile lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth, in people whose folds are not very deep. The goal is to soften them, not erase them.

PRF and PRP can both be injected into the scalp for early hair thinning. Dr. Snodgrass decides which to use and how many sessions you need after examining your scalp.

Numbing cream is applied about 30 minutes before your treatment to keep you comfortable. You may feel pressure and small pinches as the needle goes in.

Usually a few days of mild swelling and small pinpoint marks. You may also get a bruise under the eye, which concealer can cover. The area looks a little puffy at first on purpose. Most people return to their normal routine right away.

The area looks smoother once the swelling settles, and the collagen effect builds over the following weeks. The second treatment at 6 to 8 weeks builds on the first.

PRF is made from your own blood, so there is no reaction to a synthetic product. The most common side effects are swelling and bruising, including a possible bruise under the eye. Because PRF gel cannot be dissolved like hyaluronic acid filler, careful placement by an experienced physician matters.

People with bleeding or platelet disorders, blood thinners that cannot be safely stopped, an active infection or skin cancer in the area, chemotherapy, a weakened immune system, or current or recent Accutane should wait or choose another treatment.

Stop anything that can cause extra bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E, for 2 weeks before your treatment. Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids 3 days before, drink plenty of water, eat before your visit and arrive 30 minutes early for numbing cream.

Yes. PRF is often part of a larger plan that may include filler in the mid-face, Botox, laser resurfacing or medical-grade skincare. Your physician will plan the order and timing.

At The Naderi Center in Reston, Virginia and Chevy Chase, Maryland, serving Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, including McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda and Potomac. Both offices offer PRF injections.