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To really understand how this method of hair restoration works and why it is so effective, you need to have at least a rudimentary understanding of what platelet-rich fibrin is and the advantages it offers.
You have probably heard of PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, in some capacity. It has been used in a variety of medical uses — both cosmetic and otherwise — for many years. PRP is extracted from a patient’s own blood supply through the use of a centrifuge, which spins the blood at a fast rate, separating and concentrating the platelets from the rest of the solution.
This concentration of platelets has powerful growth factors that can improve a host of aesthetic and medical conditions. But recent research has found that much of the solution being damaged and removed during the separation process can actually further improve on the problems being addressed.
This is why PRF was developed — it involves a slower centrifugal process that preserves significantly more stem and platelets that have shown to be even more beneficial than PRP, especially when it comes to hair restoration.
When injected directly into the scalp, PRF provides the hair follicles with the resources it needs to promote strong hair growth. The stem cells in the mixture help stimulate the production of collagen and tissue regeneration. Since the mixture derives directly from your own blood supply, it is easily absorbed by your skin and there is no chance that the body will reject the solution.
Typically, it takes the hair about two or three months to experience noticeable improvement. This is because the hair follicles have to go through a regeneration process which is unfortunately not immediate.
Thinning hair, receding hairlines and even baldness are caused by the natural aging process. Unfortunately, in 95% of male balding cases, genetics are solely responsible. While women do not typically experience balding, they do experience significant hair thinning, which manifests as a wider parting or less total coverage.
Why does this happen? As we get older, our hair follicles become weaker. Men tend to lose entire hair follicles (leading to baldness), while women generally maintain much smaller follicles (leading to hair thinning).
Unfortunately, there are very few reliable methods when it comes to hair restoration. Many of them include medications or applications that vary widely in results, and virtually zero of the alternatives use a solution that is native to your body.
We need hair restoration with PRF because balding and thinning are inevitable, while the alternatives are few and far between and are rarely as successful as PRF treatment.
Hair restoration with PRF is much more effective during the early stages of hair loss. It is much easier to treat hair follicles that have just begun to degrade than it is to treat severely damaged follicles that have severely thinned or stopped producing hair altogether.
If you are experiencing any degree of hair loss, then you are likely a candidate for hair restoration with PRF. There are no limitations based on skin, hair or blood type. There may be some underlying conditions that prevent you from being a strong candidate for this procedure, but such cases are rare. Virtually every patient interested in hair restoration can have it performed.
We recommend that all of our candidates have realistic expectations about what this procedure can provide. If you do not temper your desires with a reasonable understanding of the treatment, you are setting yourself up to be disappointed about an otherwise successful treatment.
During your consultation at our office, one of our medical professionals will thoroughly examine your condition, review your medical history and patiently listen to your aesthetic goals. We will then work with you to develop an effective treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs.
There are no extensive preparations to make — this procedure is minimally invasive, requiring only a blood draw and a series of injections near the hair follicles. In some rare cases, adjustments to your lifestyle may need to change (tobacco or excessive alcohol consumption). Making these adjustments ensures your recovery and results will be as strong as possible.
The first step of hair restoration with PRF is to do a simple blood draw. This is performed similarly to any blood draw you have done in the past for lab work or a donation. The blood will then be put into a centrifuge, which will create the PRF solution.
Then, your provider will inject the PRF directly into the targeted areas of your scalp. The solution will begin working immediately to improve hair follicle health. Once the injections are complete, your procedure is complete or finished and you will soon be sent home to begin a very minimal recovery.
Most patients experience only minor pain or discomfort at the injection sites. While these symptoms are usually extremely mild, your provider can help you decide which over-the-counter medications can be used to mitigate them. Usually, these problems resolve within a week of the procedure being performed.
For most patients, hair restoration with PRF will start at $1,950 for a package of 3 treatments. While this is a good general estimate, your treatment cost can vary based on your unique conditions and the amount of correction being performed.
During your initial consultation, we will be able to provide you with an accurate price total so you can move forward during your decision-making process with all the information you need.
There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all at our practice. Every treatment we perform is uniquely tailored to your needs, regardless of how small the procedure is. Through our years in the discipline and the experience we have accumulated, we know that every treatment is as unique as the person having it performed. We remain versed in the most cutting-edge techniques and research available to our industry so we can provide you with the best results possible.
If you are interested in learning more about how hair restoration with PRF can improve your appearance and restore your confidence, schedule a consultation with one of our medical professionals by filling out our online contact form or calling us at 813-203-6196. We look forward to being a helpful resource during your aesthetic journey.
