PRF & EZGel in Williamsburg, VA.
Your own platelets — concentrated into a regenerative gel — for natural-looking facial balancing without synthetic filler.
60–90 minutes
Mild swelling/bruising 3–7 days
Initial settle 2 weeks · build 2–3 months
Lasts ~6–12 months
Your own biology, not a foreign substance.
PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) is a more concentrated, longer-acting cousin of PRP, made the same way: a small blood draw, then a centrifuge to separate the fibrin-rich plasma fraction. Where PRP delivers a fast burst of growth factors, PRF releases them slowly over days as the fibrin matrix breaks down — giving a longer-lasting, more sustained effect.
EZGel takes PRF one step further. We briefly heat the PRF to create a gel-like consistency that holds its shape under the skin and continues to stimulate collagen over months. The result is a facial-balancing tool that uses entirely your own biology — no synthetic HA, no animal-derived components.
We use PRF for delicate areas where we don't want traditional filler — particularly under the eyes and at the temples. EZGel handles broader facial balancing for clients who want a filler-alternative approach to volume restoration.
Honest framing: PRF and EZGel don't replace HA filler in every situation. For very precise volume placement or lip enhancement, HA is often still the right tool. For under-eyes, temples, and clients who specifically want their own biology, this is a meaningful option.
Offered at Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness, 1309 Jamestown Rd Ste 204, Williamsburg, VA, serving Yorktown, Newport News and James City County.
PRF & EZGel, before and after.
Our own patients, shown with written consent and unretouched. Individual results vary.
See Before & After ResultsDrag-to-compare and full captions in the gallery.
Made from you, in about an hour.
EZ Gel turns a small blood draw into a soft, injectable gel full of your own growth factors. Step through how it's made.
Draw
About the same as a routine lab draw.
Spin
The centrifuge separates your blood into layers; we keep the platelet-rich plasma.
Heat
Heating the plasma turns it into a gel, so it holds its shape and lasts months rather than weeks.
Inject
Mixed with liquid PRF, it softens hollows and supports your own collagen, with nothing synthetic added.
- ~10 minHeating stepTurns liquid plasma into gel.Periodontology 2000 review, 2024
- 4+ moLasts, as gelVersus 2–3 weeks for liquid PRF.Periodontology 2000 review, 2024
- 100%Your own bloodNo synthetic filler, no allergy risk.Colonial Aesthetics protocol
- 60–90 minWhole visitIncluding the draw and preparation.Colonial Aesthetics protocol
The duration figures come from laboratory and dental research on heated albumin gel; facial results vary and are discussed at consultation. Diagram is illustrative. Sources: Miron et al., Extended platelet-rich fibrin, Periodontol 2000 2024.
What to expect.
How a PRF & EZGel visit runs, from the days before to the days after. Your provider walks you through all of it at the consultation.
Before
Eat something light. Hydrate. Skip blood thinners (Ibuprofen, fish oil, alcohol) for 24 hours if you can. Plan around 3–7 days of mild swelling, especially if you have a big event coming.
During
We start with a small blood draw (similar to a routine lab). The blood is spun in the centrifuge while we prep the face. PRF or EZGel is then injected into the target areas. Total visit 60–90 minutes.
After
Mild swelling and possible bruising for 3–7 days. Skip strenuous exercise for 24 hours. Initial settling at 2 weeks; collagen-building results continue to build for 2–3 months.
Who it's for
Who it's for.
- Clients who specifically want their own biology rather than synthetic products
- Under-eye hollows where HA filler isn't ideal
- Temple deflation
- Sensitivities or strong preferences against HA filler
- Anyone seeking gradual, natural-looking results
Who should hold off or check with us.
- Anyone needing very precise volume placement — HA filler may be a better tool
- Severe needle phobia or inability to tolerate a blood draw
- Active bleeding disorders or anticoagulant therapy (we'll review at consult)
- Pregnant or nursing clients
- Active skin infection in the treatment area
If you're unsure, ask us — we'll go through your history during your consult.
Questions clients ask us most.
Medically reviewed by Brittany Ptachick, MSN, FNP-C and Catherine White, MSN, FNP-C
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners · Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness
Ready to talk through it?
PRF and EZGel are consultation-first. We'll talk through what your face needs and whether your own biology or HA filler is the better tool for the job.
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