What is Selphyl?

Selphyl was introduced in 2009 . This involves taking a small sample of blood from the patient mixing it in a test tube to separate blood components, which takes about 20 minutes and then injecting some of the components into the area to be filled. Your body then makes collagen to fill the depression or fold. The process takes about 3 weeks from the date of injection to become visible. The advantage is no foreign material or animal derived chemicals are injected. It is supposed to last 12... more

Selphyl is a trademarked system for the preparation of platelet-rich plasma which is drawn from the patient's own blood which is mixed in a centrifuge for about six minutes, The plasma matrix is then injected under the skin with the purpose of stimulating collagen production. Since no foreign substances are involved, there is no risk of allergic reaction. Selphyl should have an effect lasting 12-15 months. The advantage is that Selphyl has a different operating principle. Fillers are... more

Selphyl is a product based on taking a blood sample and creating something called “Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix”. The concept is that your blood has platelets and growth factor that stimulate your own collagen the way the skin is repaired when you get a cut. In my practice, I’ve been using it to improve lines, wrinkles and acne scars on the forehead, around the eyes, mouth and nose -- for the treatment of frown lines, crows feet, nasolabial folds, marionette lines and... more