The report shows that people love Botox and filler.

But, cosmetic procedures are not used for cosmetic procedures alone.

One procedure in particular is gaining popularity.

Woman receives facial injection

PRF injections are made from a natural product your own blood.

Here’s what you should know about them.

(There are certainthings Botox can and can’t do for you, either.)

A centrifuge of blood tests

PRF injections are not just injections of your raw blood, so to speak.

Then, the blood is run through a centrifuge at a low speed.

Once processed, the product should be injected right away.

Woman winks with facial injection

The benefits of PRF injections can be long-term, up to a year, according toDr.

David W. Kim, M.D.A topical numbing agent is typically used during the treatment.

Of course, it is always a great idea to drink plenty of water.