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Regenerative Treatments

Facial PRF

Where Skin Health and Regeneration Meet.

Healthy skin begins beneath the surface. Facial PRF uses platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to support your body's own natural regenerative processes, which may help improve tissue quality and contribute to healthier-looking, more resilient skin over time.

Philosophy

The Lumaire Philosophy
Facial PRF

Healthy skin depends on more than what appears on the surface.

At Lumaire, we begin by evaluating the health of the skin itself. Collagen production, tissue quality, and the skin's natural repair processes all influence how skin looks, feels, and changes over time.

When appropriate, Facial PRF may offer a gradual way to support skin quality and the appearance of healthier, more resilient tissue through the body's own natural processes.

Healthy Tissue First

Healthy tissue creates the foundation for healthier, stronger, more resilient skin.

Regeneration Before Correction

When appropriate, we support the body's natural healing processes before pursuing correction alone.

Natural-Looking Results

The goal isn't simply smoother skin—it's healthier-looking skin that appears refreshed and naturally vibrant.

Individualized Treatment Planning

Recommendations are based on your skin quality, anatomy, concerns, and long-term goals.

Support Long-Term Skin Health

Healthy skin today can help support better aesthetic outcomes over time.

Clinical Judgment Over Trends

Every recommendation is guided by your biology and clinical appropriateness—not by what is currently popular.

Our Philosophy

We believe healthier skin begins with healthier tissue.

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What Patients Are Often Noticing

When Skin No Longer Responds the Way It Once Did.

There often comes a point when skin no longer responds the way it once did.

Skin may appear less vibrant, less resilient, or slower to recover than it once was. Fine lines become more noticeable. Texture changes. Skin may appear thinner, less luminous, or less responsive despite consistent skincare and healthy habits. These concerns often reflect changes occurring beneath the surface, including collagen loss, reduced cellular activity, and age-related changes in tissue health.

During consultation, we explore whether regenerative treatment may be appropriate as part of a broader treatment plan.

  • Dullness & Loss Of Radiance
  • Changes in Skin Texture
  • Fine Lines
  • Reduced Skin Resilience
  • Early Collagen Loss
  • Thinning Skin
  • Declining Tissue Quality
  • Long-Term Skin Health & Maintenance

Healthy skin is influenced by far more than what appears on the surface. Understanding the factors contributing to change is often the first step toward meaningful improvement.

TREATMENT AREAS

Where Facial PRF
Supports Renewal

Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is created from a small sample of your own blood and contains concentrated platelets, fibrin, white blood cells, and growth factors.

When strategically placed throughout the face, these regenerative components help support collagen production, tissue repair, circulation, and healthier skin quality over time.

01Fine Lines
05Tissue Health
02Skin Texture
06Skin Resilience
03Collagen Support
07Overall Facial Rejuvenation
04Skin Quality
08Long-Term Skin Support

By supporting collagen production, tissue repair, and cellular renewal, treatment is designed to improve the quality of the skin itself—not simply its appearance.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

What to Expect

Facial PRF works by supporting the body's natural regenerative processes. Improvements develop gradually as collagen production, circulation, and tissue remodeling occur over the weeks and months following treatment.

01

Consultation & Assessment

Evaluate skin quality, tissue health, facial anatomy, concerns, and treatment goals to determine whether Facial PRF is appropriate.

02

PRF Preparation & Treatment

A small blood sample is collected, processed into platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), and strategically placed to support collagen production and tissue repair.

03

Recovery

Mild redness, swelling, or bruising is common and typically resolves within several days as the body's natural regenerative response begins.

04

Results Over Time

Collagen production and tissue remodeling develop gradually over the following weeks and months. Many patients notice progressive improvements in skin quality, texture, and overall vitality as healthier tissue emerges.

The most meaningful improvements occur gradually as the skin rebuilds and renews itself over time.

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Exploring

A thoughtful regenerative plan may include more than one approach. Explore related treatments that use your body's own biology to support healing and skin quality.

Hair Restoration with PRF

Support healthier hair follicles and encourage stronger, healthier hair growth using your body's own regenerative biology.

Under-Eye PRF

Support healthier under-eye tissue, improve skin quality, and stimulate natural collagen renewal.

Microneedling with PRF

Combines collagen induction with your body's own regenerative growth factors to improve texture, soften scars, and support healthier skin over time.
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Questions

Common Questions About
Facial PRF Rejuvenation

Understanding how regenerative treatments work can help you determine whether Facial PRF may be appropriate for your concerns and goals.

What is Facial PRF?
Facial PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) is a regenerative treatment that uses a small sample of your own blood to create a concentrated source of platelets, fibrin, white blood cells, and growth factors. These natural healing components are placed into carefully selected treatment areas to support collagen production, tissue repair, and healthier skin over time. At Lumaire, Facial PRF is recommended when improving tissue quality may provide a better long-term solution than simply correcting visible signs of aging.
What concerns can Facial PRF improve?
Facial PRF may help improve early collagen loss, fine lines, changes in skin texture, dullness, thinning skin, reduced skin resilience, and overall skin quality. Rather than creating immediate correction, Facial PRF supports your body's natural regenerative processes to encourage healthier, stronger tissue over time. During your consultation, we'll determine whether Facial PRF—or another regenerative or aesthetic treatment—is the best approach based on your skin, anatomy, and long-term goals.
How is PRF different from PRP?
Both PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) are regenerative treatments created from your own blood. PRF is processed without anticoagulants, allowing it to contain a higher concentration of fibrin and release growth factors more gradually after treatment. This sustained regenerative response makes PRF an excellent option for supporting collagen production, tissue repair, and overall skin quality.
How is PRF different from dermal filler?
Dermal fillers restore facial volume immediately by replacing structural support beneath the skin. Facial PRF works differently by stimulating your body's natural healing response to improve tissue quality, encourage collagen production, and support healthier skin over time. Some patients benefit from Facial PRF alone, while others achieve the best results by combining regenerative treatment with dermal fillers. Recommendations are always individualized based on your anatomy and goals.
Who is a good candidate for Facial PRF?
Facial PRF may be appropriate for patients who want to improve skin quality naturally by supporting collagen production and healthier tissue rather than simply adding volume. It is often recommended for individuals experiencing early signs of aging, declining collagen production, changes in skin texture, or reduced skin resilience. During your consultation at Lumaire in Portland, Maine, we'll evaluate your skin quality, facial anatomy, medical history, and goals to determine whether Facial PRF is the most appropriate treatment. Every recommendation begins with understanding your skin—not simply recommending a procedure.
How many Facial PRF treatments will I need?
Most patients benefit from a series of Facial PRF treatments to achieve the strongest regenerative response. The number of sessions depends on your skin quality, collagen health, anatomy, and desired outcome. During your consultation, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan designed around your long-term goals. Every treatment plan is personalized to your anatomy, skin quality, and long-term goals.
When will I see results?
Unlike treatments that provide immediate correction, Facial PRF works gradually as your body produces new collagen and remodels tissue. Many patients begin noticing subtle improvements within several weeks, with continued improvements developing over the following months as collagen production and tissue repair continue.
Is there downtime after Facial PRF?
Most patients experience mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising for several days following Facial PRF treatment. Because PRF uses your own blood rather than synthetic materials, recovery is generally straightforward, although healing varies from person to person. Your provider will review post-treatment instructions and discuss what to expect during recovery.
How long do Facial PRF results last?
Results vary based on your age, skin quality, lifestyle, and your body's natural collagen production. Because Facial PRF stimulates your own regenerative processes rather than placing a synthetic product beneath the skin, improvements develop gradually and may continue to evolve over time. Many patients choose periodic maintenance treatments to continue supporting collagen production, tissue health, and healthy aging as part of their long-term skin care plan.

Aesthetic Consultation

Every Recommendation Begins With Understanding.

Your consultation is a chance to discuss what you're noticing, what matters to you, and which aesthetic options—if any—may be appropriate. You do not need to choose a treatment before you arrive.

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