What is Selphyl, is it safe?

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 acne scars. In effect, it’s “healing” a deficit by concentrating the collagen stimulating factors in a specific area. Many people are enthusiastic since it’s their own blood therefore a true “natural” filler. It’s important to understand that there is usually a need for more than one treatment. Unlike fillers such as Restylane, the results are not seen immediately but occur over several weeks. In my practice, we use Selphyl for hand rejuvenation as well.