Under-Eye Concerns
PRF is considered for selected under-eye texture, fine-line, and discoloration concerns. A consultation distinguishes these from puffiness, pigment disorders, and structural hollows before recommending an option.
Ideal Candidate
A consultation assesses the cause of the darkness or hollowing, prior injections, skin condition, and medical history. Tell us about pregnancy or breastfeeding, infections, blood or platelet disorders, cancer, and all medications and supplements. Using your own blood does not remove injection risks: bruising, swelling, pain, infection, unevenness, or persistent lumps can occur. Rare serious vascular and visual complications have been reported after facial PRP injections. Sudden vision change, severe pain, or pale or dusky skin after an injection needs emergency care.
PRP vs. PRF vs. EZ Gel
PRP Undereye ($600/session) uses liquid platelet-rich plasma. PRF Undereye ($700/session) uses a platelet preparation that forms a fibrin matrix. PRF EZ Gel ($900/session) combines blood-derived components into a thicker gel for selected contour concerns. Your injector will compare the options with your anatomy, goals, and recovery preferences.
Slow Release, Under Eyes
Why You'll Love It
A blood-derived platelet preparation that forms a fibrin matrix.
Collagen Stimulation
The fibrin matrix is part of PRF’s preparation. Small studies have explored improvements in periorbital texture and wrinkles; response differs between patients.
Dark Circle Reduction
Assessing the cause of under-eye darkness helps determine whether PRF or another approach fits your concern.
Plan Your Recovery
PRF is prepared from your blood. Allow time for swelling, tenderness, and possible bruising after injection.
Spun Without Additives
PRF is spun at a lower speed and without anticoagulant, leaving the fibrin intact.
Under-Eye Concerns We Treat
The consultation helps distinguish skin-quality concerns from pigment, puffiness, and anatomical shadows.
Dark Circles
Dark circles can come from pigment, visible vessels, thin skin, allergies, or shadows from facial anatomy. Identifying the cause comes first. A platelet-based treatment can be considered for selected concerns, while pigmentation, swelling, or structural hollows may call for another approach.
Under-Eye Hollows
Under-eye hollowing reflects anatomy and tissue volume. PRF is not a predictable substitute for structural volume correction. If contour is the main concern, discuss the options and their risks with your injector.
Fine Lines & Crepey Skin
Fine lines and crepey texture can be assessed for platelet-based treatment. Full-face microneedling has separate indications and recovery requirements.
Tired Appearance
A tired appearance can reflect several concerns. Your provider can separate under-eye texture from movement-related crow’s feet, pigmentation, or puffiness and discuss care for each.
Filler-Averse Patients
PRF is an option for patients who prefer a blood-derived preparation. It still involves injections in a delicate area, so careful selection and discussion of risks matter.
Post-Filler Maintenance
Tell the injector about all previous filler, including the product, date, and any swelling or complications. Existing filler may change the assessment; platelet treatment should not be assumed to extend its effect or prevent repeat injections.
PRF vs. Under-Eye Filler
Patients often ask whether PRF or hyaluronic acid filler is the better choice for under-eye rejuvenation. They work through fundamentally different mechanisms. Here’s how they compare.
Your injector can discuss these approaches as alternatives or, when appropriate, parts of a staged plan. Existing filler, puffiness, and the cause of hollowing affect the recommendation. See our dermal filler options.
What to Expect
A PRF under-eye treatment takes approximately 45–60 minutes from blood draw to completion. Here’s what happens at each step.
Consultation & Assessment
Your provider examines the under-eye area — evaluating skin thickness, degree of hollowing, vascular discoloration, and overall facial structure. You’ll discuss whether standard PRF, PRF EZ Gel, or a combination approach is most appropriate for your concerns.
Blood Draw
A small blood sample is drawn from your arm. Follow your normal hydration routine unless a clinician has restricted fluids.
Centrifuge & Preparation
The blood sample is centrifuged to prepare PRF. The processing protocol and fibrin formation distinguish it from PRP; this is not a stem-cell treatment. EZ Gel uses additional processing to create a thicker preparation.
Injection
The PRF is injected beneath the under-eye skin using a fine needle or cannula, depending on your provider’s assessment. Placement is precise — targeting the tear trough, periorbital hollows, and areas of skin thinning. Most patients describe mild pressure rather than pain.
Results Timeline
Plan for swelling, tenderness, and possible bruising after injections. Recovery can last longer than a few days, so allow a buffer before important events. Assess the result after swelling settles; any later skin-quality improvement develops gradually over weeks to months.
Post-Treatment Tips
Tell the injector about every medicine and supplement. Do not stop prescribed aspirin, anticoagulants, or other medicines without the prescribing clinician’s approval. Follow your individualized aftercare instructions and contact the clinic about unexpected symptoms. See our post-care instructions.
Treatment Options
Compare the preparation, intended goal, recovery, and cost of each option with your injector.
PRP Undereye
Liquid platelet-rich plasma prepared from your blood and considered for selected under-eye skin-quality concerns.
- Liquid plasma formulation
- Skin-quality assessment
- Best for mild concerns
- Improves skin texture
PRF Undereye
A blood-derived platelet preparation with a fibrin matrix. Processing differs from PRP; discuss the evidence and expected change for your concern.
- Fibrin matrix scaffold
- Sustained growth factor release
- Individualized treatment plan
- Response reviewed over time
PRF EZ Gel
A thicker blood-derived gel considered for selected contour concerns. The injector assesses placement, swelling, and longer-term response.
- Thick natural bio-filler
- Selected contour concerns
- Progress assessed after healing
- Anatomy-based selection
Multi-session pricing — package discounts available
- ✓ Package of 3 — save 10% on the standard per-session price
- ✓ Package of 5 — save 15% on the standard per-session price
- ✓ Review the benefit and healing before deciding on further sessions
Your provider will recommend the right product and number of sessions based on your under-eye concerns at consultation.
How Often to Treat
Treatment planning includes time to assess healing and whether the change meets your goals.
The number and spacing of visits depend on your concern and response. A proposed series should include progress reviews; there is no established best schedule for every patient.
Maintenance is optional and depends on whether benefit persists and whether further treatment is worthwhile for you.
A first visit gives you the opportunity to assess recovery and response before choosing additional sessions.
PRF EZ Gel is a different preparation considered for selected contour concerns. Discuss the actual goal and evidence before changing products. Explore ELLEMES treatments.
How PRF Under-Eye Works
PRP and PRF are platelet preparations made from your blood. PRF forms a fibrin matrix and uses a different preparation protocol.
Laboratory release patterns help explain the interest in PRF, but they do not establish a fixed duration of cosmetic benefit or prove superiority over PRP.
A small clinical trial reported periorbital improvement after PRF matrix treatment. Larger studies are needed to establish the best schedule and duration of benefit.
PRF Questions
What to know before booking under-eye PRF injections at ELLEMES Medical Spa in Atlanta.
What is PRF and how does it benefit the under-eye area?
How many PRF treatments will I need?
Are there any downtime or side effects?
How quickly will I see results, and how long do they last?
Can I combine PRF with other under-eye treatments?
Is PRF suitable for all skin types?
How should I prepare for my PRF appointment?
How does PRF differ from PRP and what is PRF EZ Gel?
Real Patients, Real Results
Patient reviews from ELLEMES covering under-eye treatments and other clinic services. Individual experiences do not predict every patient’s result.
Had 2 PRF treatments under the eyes and one PDGF treatment. Thao is amazing and my results are great. She listens and makes sure you are comfortable during the whole process. Can't recommend highly enough!
This is my second round of prp-ezgel under eye filler and dysport for my 11s with Thao, she does a great job and makes the process very smooth and my results are long lasting and look very natural.
I recently had a PRF facial with Thao and I’m so glad I did. She took the time to explain exactly what PRF is, how it works, and what I could realistically expect — no overpromising, just clear and honest information. What impressed me most is the results. My under-eyes look brighter and less hollow, my skin has a healthier glow, and the overall texture feels smoother and more refined.
I had an amazing experience at ELLEMES Med Spa. Thao performed my PRF EZ Gel under-eye treatment and was incredibly skilled, gentle, and attentive throughout the entire process. Jaycee did my HydraFacial, and it was one of the best I’ve ever had, so thorough, relaxing, and my skin looked instantly refreshed afterward. Both of them are extremely kind, professional, and made me feel completely comfortable from the moment I walked in.
I have been going to Ellemes for 2 years now for micro needling (3-4/year, 1 session with PRP). The results have been amazing, only possible because of the incredible Aestheticians. They are very informative and talked me through what to expect / at home instructions. They also followed up the next day to check in, a service I would consider going above and beyond, to see how my healing was progressing. I highly recommend!
I recently went to Ellemes for a PRF ez Gel treatment for my under eyes. For years now I have had dark circles, decreasing volume and look consistency tired so I went for a consult with Thao, the Nurse Injector at Ellemes. This was such a quick and easy procedure and I had no down time or bruising. After two weeks I could tell that the darkness decreased and I looked well rested and my skin had more of a glow. I will 100% be getting PRF ez Gel again, I love my results!
I have never been happier with my skin! The aestheticians at Ellemes have far exceeded my expectations. I've been going to Ellemes for a little over a year and they have completely transformed my skin and provided me with a skincare routine to keep my skin beautiful, youthful and healthy! I have had hydrafacials, chemical peels, micro needling with PRP, dermaplaning and laser hair removal with life hanging results. | | Recently I saw Jaycee for a chemical peel. She took the time to analyse my skin and listen to my ...
Thao is amazing! She did my cheek and chin fillers & under eye PRF. My results are beautifully natural (what I was going for). She's so knowledgeable, walked me through every step, addressing my concerns and really brought my vision of facial balance to life ☺️. Can't wait to return for my lip fillers!
I love nurse Thao Nguyen, she did all my procedures and was very easy and detailed with it. She also communicates with you after to follow up with you! I definitely recommend her for any procedures you are interested in. She does Botox, PRP, Dysport, Fillers, and IV therapy!
Lauren and her team are amazing! best esthetician in Atlanta hands down. My go to for hydrafacials, peels, PRP Microneedling, and she also has helped me define the absolute best skincare routine for self-maintenance. Love her!
When You’re Ready
Schedule a consultation and we’ll recommend the right PRF protocol based on your under-eye concerns, your skin type, and your timeline.
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