PRF Scalp Therapy
PRF hair loss treatments utilize the latest scientific advancements in cellular regeneration to repair hair follicles, reverse hair loss, and grow thicker hair.
Male and female pattern hair loss and baldness (aka androgenetic alopecia [AGA]) is the most common cause of chronic hair loss, affecting both men and women. In women, hair loss is usually throughout the scalp. In men, hair loss is usually along the front hairline (receding hairline) or balding on the top of the scalp. In AGA, hair follicles start to shrink and die due to lack of blood supply and insufficient nourishment. PRF can also treat thinning hair resulting from iron deficiency, metabolic causes, telogen effluvium and medication.
PRF helps stimulate hair growth in patients with AGA by increasing blood supply to the hair follicles. The increase in blood supply provides nourishment to hair follicles, which increases follicle diameter and leads to thicker hair shafts. This increased nourishment also stimulates new follicle growth, and thus new hair growth.
PRF works best in patients with hair loss patterns typical of AGA and in patients that started experiencing hair loss within the last five years. The earlier PRF is started the better the results will be. PRF treatments can also restore hair growth of the beard or eyebrows in some patients. Patients that have been experiencing hair loss for more than five years or exhibit other types of hair loss might see some improvement in hair growth from PRF.
Contraindications for PRF Treatments include but are not limited to :
Taking blood thinners such as Warfarin/Coumadin, Plavix, Elaquis, Xeralto
Hematologic disorders &/or Concurrent Infections
Current treatment with Roaccutane
Immunosuppressed
Undergoing chemotherapy
Poorly controlled medical condition
Pregnant or breast feeding
People who smoke may have less response to this treatment.
PRF Hair Loss Treatment FAQs
What is the PRF hair loss treatment procedure?
During PRF hair loss treatment, the patient’s own blood is drawn just like a simple blood test. The blood is then centrifuged or “spun down” to separate out the PRF (“Platelet Rich Fibrin”). The concentrated PRF is then re-injected back into the patient’s own scalp in the areas of hair loss where it will then go to work repairing the dormant hair follicles on a cellular level.
How many PRF hair loss treatments are needed?
Response to PRF treatment will vary from person to person, depending upon the cause and the degree of hair loss. The sooner PRF is started after hair loss begins, the better the results. For the typical hair loss patient, 3 PRF treatments spaced about a month apart are usually recommended. This is then generally followed by twice yearly treatments to maintain the results for the first year. After a year, the PRF treatment frequency can be reduced, based on the specific hair regrowth of the patient.
Is PRF hair loss treatment safe?
Just like PRP, the PRF is extracted from the patient’s own blood making the treatment extremely safe, with no risk of allergic reaction and very little risk of infection or complication. It is 100% natural and has no additives, unlike with PRP.
Why is PRF hair loss treatment better than PRP?
PRF is the next generation of PRP. It contains greater concentrations of growth factors as well as stem cells, white blood cells (leucocytes) and fibrin which PRP does not have.
The stem cells in the PRF are “undifferentiated” cells that literally morph into the cells needed to repair the hair follicles, so they can begin to produce thick, healthy hair shafts again.
The fibrin in PRF acts as a scaffolding to keep the growth factors and stem cells in the area of the scalp being treated, so they do not diffuse away from where they needed. This allows for release of more growth factors, for a longer period of time.
Who is a good candidate for PRF hair loss treatment?
Because PRF is 100% natural, it is safe for most healthy adults. PRF is highly effective for both men and women, especially those in the early stages of hair loss.
PRF is also safe and effective for postpartum women suffering from telogen effluvium, those with traction alopecia (hair thinning caused by pulled hairstyles), and people whose hair is thinning but who can’t or don’t want to take hair loss medications.
However, PRF injections should generally not be performed on patients taking blood thinners, a blood clotting disease, collagen vascular disease, an active infection, or immunosuppression disorders.
When will I see results from PRF hair loss treatment?
Most patients will see a decrease in new hair loss, shedding or thinning almost immediately. The new hair growth usually becomes visible within two to three months after PRF treatment.
Does PRF hair loss treatment hurt?
PRF hair loss treatments are far less painful than hair replacement surgery. We can apply a topical numbing cream to make the PRF injections more comfortable for you. And while patients may experience some soreness after the procedure, this doesn’t last long – so there is no real “downtime” after the procedure.
Patients universally agree that any minor discomfort is well worth the amazing hair regrowth results that are achieved with PRF hair loss therapy.