PRP vs Dermal Fillers: Which Is Better for You?

R&R Beauty Clinic | Ho Chi Minh City

If you're thinking about refreshing your look, two popular options often come up: PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and dermal fillers. Both aim to rejuvenate the face — but they work differently, and the right one for you depends on your skin needs and aesthetic goals.

At R&R Beauty Clinic, we offer both PRP and filler treatments using FDA-approved materials and sterile techniques in a licensed medical environment. Here’s how the two compare:

What is PRP Treatment?

PRP uses a small sample of your own blood to extract the platelet-rich plasma, which is rich in growth factors that stimulate collagen production and support natural skin regeneration. Once prepared, the PRP is gently re-injected into specific areas of your face.

What PRP can help with:

• Dull or tired skin

• Fine lines and mild wrinkles

• Acne scars or pigmentation

• Dark under-eye circles

• Overall skin texture and tone

PRP is ideal if you’re looking for natural, gradual rejuvenation with minimal risk — since it uses your own blood, there’s no risk of allergic reaction.

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable gels — often made from hyaluronic acid — that restore volume, soften deep wrinkles, and enhance contours like the lips, cheeks, jawline, or under-eye hollows.

What fillers can help with:

• Smile lines and marionette lines

• Hollow cheeks or temples

• Thin or asymmetrical lips

• Jawline and chin definition

• Under-eye volume loss

Fillers deliver instant results and are fully customizable based on your facial structure and goals.

Feature	PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)	Dermal Fillers
Source	Your own blood	Synthetic hyaluronic acid
Best for	Skin texture, collagen, mild lines	Volume loss, contouring, deep folds
Results	Gradual (4–6 weeks)	Immediate
Longevity	6–12 months (varies)	6–18 months
Downtime	Mild redness/swelling	Mild bruising/swelling
Risk	Very low (natural)	Low (possible swelling or lumps)

Can PRP Be a Substitute for Dermal Fillers?

PRP is often called a natural alternative to fillers — but whether it can fully replace them depends on what you’re trying to achieve.

What PRP can substitute: PRP is great for areas where you're looking to improve skin tone, texture, or elasticity — such as:

• Under-eye hollows (for mild volume loss or dark circles)

• Fine lines around the mouth or eyes

• Skin crepiness on the neck or décolletage

• Acne scars or pigmentation

In these cases, PRP can provide gentle plumping and rejuvenation without synthetic materials. It doesn’t add volume in the way fillers do, but it stimulates your own collagen to achieve a healthier, fuller appearance over time.

When fillers are still needed: If you're dealing with moderate to severe volume loss, deep folds (like nasolabial lines), or want to reshape facial contours (such as the cheeks or jawline), dermal fillers will offer faster, more dramatic results.

So, Which Is Right for You?

• Choose PRP if you want a natural boost in collagen, smoother texture, and overall skin health.

• Choose fillers if you want immediate volume or contouring results.

• Many clients choose to combine PRP and fillers for optimal results — using fillers to restore structure and PRP to improve skin quality and boost long-term collagen production.

We’ll assess your facial structure, skin condition, and goals to recommend the right approach — whether that’s PRP, fillers, or both.