What is Selphyl?
asked 2 years ago by Lanie55 in Alabama
Latest answer by Amiya Prasad, MD
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I've only just heard of it a few days ago and it sounds great, but I don't see it mentioned anywhere on RealSelf....that makes me wonder. Is it safe and effective? Thanks for any input.
2 answers to What is Selphyl?
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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...
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Selphyl is a Natural Filler for Wrinkles and Fine Lines
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...
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