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Elle
an hour ago
- Health
- Elle
Science Unpacks the Healing Potential of Your Own Blood
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. If you were to shrink yourself down to smaller than a sugar crystal and travel into someone's veins like Ms. Frizzle and her Magic School Bus, you'd see that blood isn't the free-flowing river depicted in your childhood storybooks. Rather, you'd find an intricate ecosystem suspended in plasma: disc-like red blood cells carrying oxygen through the body; bumpy white blood cells warding off infection; and tiny platelets with octopus-like tentacles directing healing. Rich in growth factors, platelets are often considered the gold standard for regenerative medicine. In platelet-rich plasma treatments, or PRP, doctors spin a patient's blood in a centrifuge to single out the platelets and the plasma, creating a healing elixir that can be added back into a patient's body. PRP has long been used for promoting hair growth, improving skin, and healing injuries. The next generation of PRP is called PRF, which may offer more sustained healing and collagen production over time. 'PRF stands for 'platelet-rich fibrin,'' says Lara Devgan, MD, a plastic surgeon in New York. 'It harnesses the body's own growth factors to stimulate collagen, improve skin texture, and restore volume without fillers.' For patients, PRP and PRF extractions for cosmetic or therapeutic use just involve a simple blood draw. They're much less expensive than a hair transplant, and may produce a more natural result than other skin injectables. If PRP is an iPhone, PRF is the Pro version, leading to potentially longer-lasting results. This may be because it contains fibrin, which aids in blood clotting; a 2011 study in Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery found that PRF may speed healing, since it helps the body form new blood vessels. Thanks to fibrin, PRF unleashes growth factors more slowly than PRP. Because it's mixed at a higher speed, PRP expels a flood of growth factors—which act like messengers between and within cells, pinging information back and forth to ensure everything is in tip-top shape—all at once. In contrast, PRF releases these healing agents over 7 to 10 days, which may enhance tissue regeneration, says Gabriel Chiu, DO, a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. PRF was developed to bypass some of PRP's limits. PRP is often mixed with anticoagulants, which in some cases may cause allergic reactions and hinder the platelets' regenerative power, according to a 2020 study published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. PRF, which is spun more slowly, is made without anticoagulants and so 'has the least risk for someone [with] sensitivity issues,' Chiu explains. Still, both Devgan and Chiu agree that in some cases, PRP remains the better option. It's an easier-to-disperse fluid, so it's better for larger treatment areas. PRP is best for hair loss, since it can be micro-needled in, whereas PRF's thicker solution must be injected. But when it comes to targeted treatment for lines, wrinkles, and hollow under-eyes, PRF may be the more potent remedy since it softens the face, according to Chiu. He also uses PRF as a 'glue' when he does a facelift. It helps tissues adhere to each other, and may boost healing. Though PRF can appear to 'fill' under-eye hollows by helping skin quality and firmness, it won't add volume, like filler. A PRF treatment is akin to upping the thread count of your sheets, Devgan says. Skin enhanced by PRF versus normal skin is like the difference between sheets made from 350-thread-count Egyptian cotton and run-of-the mill 200-thread-count sheets. 'It's not like making a bedsheet into a comforter,' she says. But who doesn't want an amazing set of sheets? A version of this story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ELLE. GET THE LATEST ISSUE OF ELLE
Arab News
6 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan clinches 14 medals at Asian Indoor Rowing Championship in Thailand
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan bagged 14 medals, including 10 gold ones, at the recently concluded Asian Indoor Rowing Championship in Thailand, state media reported this week. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The Asian Indoor Rowing Championship was organized by the Asian Rowing Federation from May 26 to 31 in Pattaya, Thailand, to showcase the talents of indoor rowers from across Asia. Unlike traditional rowing competitions held on water, this championship features athletes competing on indoor rowing machines, such as the Concept2 ergometer, simulating the rowing experience in a controlled environment. 'Competing against 25 countries, the Pakistani squad stunned traditional powerhouses such as India, Iran, Thailand, South Korea and Japan,' Radio Pakistan said in a report on Monday. 'Despite being a small contingent, the Pakistani rowers delivered an outstanding performance that defied expectations.' According to a local news outlet, Pakistan won 10 gold, three silver and one bronze medal. Key contributors included Pakistani rowers Abdul Jabbar and Muhammad Shahzad, who won one gold and one silver each. Tayyab Iftikhar earned one silver medal and one bronze, the report added. Radio Pakistan said the athletes received a grand welcome from the Pakistan Rowing Federation (PRF) upon their return to the country. It highlighted that the athletes' performance marked 'a new era for rowing' in Pakistan. PRF President Hamdan Nazir and Chairman Rizwan-ul-Haq also praised the players for their outstanding achievements.
The Sun
01-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Over 83% of Malaysia's PFR under PEFC, places nation in world's top 10
KANGAR: More than 83 per cent of the Permanent Forest Reserves (PRF) in this country have been certified under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification or PEFC scheme to date, making Malaysia among the countries with the largest area of certified tropical rainforest in the world. Peninsular Malaysia Forestry director-general Datuk Zahari Ibrahim said the achievement also places Malaysia as the only tropical rainforest country in the top 10 globally in terms of certified forest area, surpassing major tropical countries such as Brazil and Indonesia. 'This achievement not only proves the effectiveness of state policies but also reflects the commitment to enforcement at the local level as well as the continued determination of JPSM (Peninsula Malaysia Forestry Department) in practising the principles of sustainable, responsible and competitive forest management on the global stage,' he said. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Nakawan Rainforest Festival, held in conjunction with this year's state-level International Forest Day celebration, at the South Perlis District Forest Office Square, Sungai Batu Pahat Ecotourism Complex, near here, today. The closing ceremony was officiated by the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. Also present was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid. Meanwhile, Zahari said that four new areas had been gazetted as PFR, making the total PFR area in the state of Perlis to 11,140 hectares last year compared to 10,870 hectares in 2023. 'Congratulations and well done to the state government for this commitment which should be used as an example to other states in increasing efforts to preserve and conserve priceless natural treasures,' he said. He added that 114.72 million trees, comprising 1,972 tree species, had been successfully planted nationwide since the launch of the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign. Zahari also expressed his appreciation to the Perlis state government for the success of the campaign, which had recorded 1,039,759 trees planted as of May 22, exceeding the initial target of one million trees.
The Sun
01-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Over 83% of Malaysia's forests PEFC-certified, in top 10 globally
KANGAR: More than 83 per cent of the Permanent Forest Reserves (PRF) in this country have been certified under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification or PEFC scheme to date, making Malaysia among the countries with the largest area of certified tropical rainforest in the world. Peninsular Malaysia Forestry director-general Datuk Zahari Ibrahim said the achievement also places Malaysia as the only tropical rainforest country in the top 10 globally in terms of certified forest area, surpassing major tropical countries such as Brazil and Indonesia. 'This achievement not only proves the effectiveness of state policies but also reflects the commitment to enforcement at the local level as well as the continued determination of JPSM (Peninsula Malaysia Forestry Department) in practising the principles of sustainable, responsible and competitive forest management on the global stage,' he said. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Nakawan Rainforest Festival, held in conjunction with this year's state-level International Forest Day celebration, at the South Perlis District Forest Office Square, Sungai Batu Pahat Ecotourism Complex, near here, today. The closing ceremony was officiated by the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. Also present was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid. Meanwhile, Zahari said that four new areas had been gazetted as PFR, making the total PFR area in the state of Perlis to 11,140 hectares last year compared to 10,870 hectares in 2023. 'Congratulations and well done to the state government for this commitment which should be used as an example to other states in increasing efforts to preserve and conserve priceless natural treasures,' he said. He added that 114.72 million trees, comprising 1,972 tree species, had been successfully planted nationwide since the launch of the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign. Zahari also expressed his appreciation to the Perlis state government for the success of the campaign, which had recorded 1,039,759 trees planted as of May 22, exceeding the initial target of one million trees.
IOL News
19-05-2025
- Health
- IOL News
A new kind of beauty treatment: Using your own blood to look and feel better
This natural method is called Platelet Rich Fibrin, or PRF, and it's helping people enhance their appearance in a healthier, more organic way. In the world of cosmetic medicine, a gentle new trend is taking over. It doesn't involve surgery, implants, or synthetic fillers. Instead, it uses something simple and powerful — your blood. This natural method is called Platelet Rich Fibrin, or PRF, and it's helping people enhance their appearance in a healthier, more organic way. PRF is a treatment that begins with a small blood draw. From that sample, doctors use a special spinning method called low-speed centrifugation to separate the most healing parts of the blood — platelets, white blood cells, and a protein called fibrin. Unlike an earlier version known as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), PRF doesn't contain chemicals or additives. That means it's safer and works more naturally with the body. Dr Reza Mia, a well-known expert in regenerative medicine and aesthetics, has been at the forefront of this breakthrough. He describes PRF as 'a way to truly regenerate and repair the body, not just mask signs of ageing.'Dr Mia has long been known for his innovative approach to beauty and wellness. He holds a medical degree and also has a background in finance, combining science and business in unique ways. Over the years, he has worked on advanced stem cell therapies, anti-ageing treatments, and even aviation technology. His latest focus — bringing PRF into everyday cosmetic care — may be his most personal and powerful work yet. What makes PRF special is how it helps the body heal from within.
