4 Questions to Ask about PRF Hair Restoration

PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) hair restoration works through shallow injections of the patient’s own PRF into areas of the scalp with thinning hair that are spaced about one-half-inch apart. This type of treatment works similarly to PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy, which is known for use during facials or physical therapy but has proven to be even more effective due to containing higher concentrations of platelets, resulting in stimulated hair growth.

The PRF is created by drawing blood from the client, after which the blood will be placed in a centrifuge to spin at a lower speed than with the PRP. The centrifuge causes the layers of the blood to separate the plasma from the rest of the blood components, but still containing some white blood cells and stem cells that will provide the treated areas with increased healing factors. The centrifuge process also causes the naturally occurring fibrinogen to be converted into fibrin, which acts as a sponge to hold onto the growth factors and stem cells to work in the area into which they are injected, preventing them from diffusing into the rest of the body.

With proper care and by closely following the instructions and recommendations provided by the PRF specialist, clients can expect the final results to last up to two years. The results can begin to develop and become noticeable within a few weeks after starting treatment, and they will continue to improve with several treatments completed within the first year. To further sustain the results, clients are encouraged to receive regular maintenance treatments. It is important to note that, as with most cosmetic procedures, the results will vary a bit from client to client, with the longevity of PRF hair treatments also relying on both the individual’s lifestyle as well as their genetic makeup.

PRF hair restoration treatments are 100% natural, making them very safe and effective in reducing or reversing many types of hair loss, including male and female pattern hair loss or baldness, traction alopecia (tight hairstyles causing hair thinning), iron deficiencies causing hair loss, metabolic changes, telogen effluvium, and medication. When used in the early stages of hair loss, PRF is highly effective for patients of any gender and is even safe for those who are pregnant or postpartum. Being a minimally invasive treatment, PRF therapy is ideal for those who are experiencing thinning of the hair or hair loss but who are looking for a more natural approach before turning to medications or more invasive procedures.

Those who should consider hair restoration alternatives to PRF, as it may not be considered the safest or most effective option, include clients who are taking medications that are blood thinners, who have collagen vascular disease, have an active infection, a blood clotting disease, or who are suffering from an immunosuppression disorder.

PRP has been used a fair bit for treating hair loss, as the growth factors in the platelet-rich plasma are effective in stimulating the hair follicles to cause increased hair growth. PRF differs in that the plasma consists of platelet-rich fibrin, which more effectively helps to support the growth and development of new cells, in this case, hair follicles. This difference allows for PRF to provide around three to five times more growth factors in the plasma to more effectively combat baldness and hair loss than PRP. Both options have proven to be effective, but studies and ongoing research have proven that PRF is a bit more effective than PRP for stimulating increased hair growth. Some patients may find that one method of treatment is more effective than another, making it very important that they consult with a licensed professional to determine which course of treatment will be the safest and most effective in treating their type of hair loss.

The PRF hair restoration procedure is an effective treatment option for clients suffering from hair loss who do not wish to go through a hair transplant procedure. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 50 Avon Meadow Ln, Avon, CT 06001. We serve clients from Avon, CT, Simsbury CT, Canton CT, Bloomfield CT, Farmington CT, Burlington, CT, and surrounding areas.