PRP & PRF Hair Restoration in San Francisco

PRP and PRF hair restoration are two non-surgical treatment modalities that harness your body’s natural regenerative abilities to effectively regrow thinning hair.

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Restore Your Confidence with PRP and PRF Hair Restoration at HVME

For plenty of individuals, hair loss can be an unavoidable fact of life. If you’ve been searching for a lasting solution to hair that has begun to thin or fall out, the team at HVME is here for you. In addition to a number of highly advanced cosmetic solutions, we’re pleased to offer our patients a selection of next-generation, non-surgical hair restoration procedures, as well. PRP and PRF hair restoration are just two of the methods by which we can address thinning hair, restoring your look and turning back the clock without any kind of surgery or downtime. By utilizing your body's natural healing properties, PRP and PRF hair restoration stimulate natural hair growth and improve hair density. The best part? The whole procedure is as quick and easy as it is effective and can be performed right in the comfort of our office. To learn more about what PRP & PRF hair restoration in San Francisco can do for you, reach out to HVME and set up your consultation today.

What Is PRP Hair Restoration?

PRP hair restoration allows us to harness the power of your own blood's platelets to stimulate healthy, natural hair growth. Platelets are rich in growth factors that promote healing and tissue regeneration. By drawing a small amount of your blood and processing it to concentrate these platelets into platelet-rich plasma, we can accomplish a range of cosmetic feats.

When injected into the scalp, PRP releases a series of helpful growth factors that activate dormant hair follicles, increase blood flow, and encourage your hair’s natural growth cycle. This minimally invasive treatment is safe and effective, offering a natural solution to hair thinning without the need for surgery, transplants, or synthetic medications.

What Is PRF Hair Restoration?

PRF hair restoration is an advanced version of PRP therapy that not only concentrates platelets but also includes white blood cells and stem cells found in your blood. The “PRF” stands for platelet-rich fibrin, which is obtained using a specialized centrifuge process that preserves these additional healing components without the use of anticoagulants. PRF releases growth factors more slowly over time, providing sustained stimulation to the hair follicles and ensuring healthy growth that lasts. You’ll enjoy enhanced hair growth, improved thickness, and a better sense of overall scalp health. PRF is ideal for anyone seeking a more potent, natural approach to combating hair loss, and your provider will help you decide whether or not this treatment option is right for you during your free initial consultation.

How Do PRF and PRP Hair Restoration Work?

Extracting the PRP/PRF

Both PRP and PRF therapies follow a similar process but differ in concentration and components. Once you arrive at our San Francisco or Marin County office space, a small sample of your blood is drawn. It’ll be similar to what you would experience with a routine blood test. For PRP, the blood is placed in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets, creating platelet-rich plasma. For PRF, a slower process is used, enabling us to obtain platelet-rich fibrin, which contains a higher concentration of platelets, white blood cells, and stem cells.

Injection

Once the PRP or PRF has been extracted, the treatment area will be cleansed. A topical anesthetic may be applied to ensure your comfort. The PRP or PRF will be carefully injected into areas experiencing hair thinning, where the growth factors will stimulate inactive hair follicles, promote new hair growth, and improve the thickness and volume of your hair.

Results

The treatments also encourage collagen production in your scalp, enhancing your skin’s elasticity and your scalp’s overall health. Over the following weeks and months, you’ll notice a decrease in hair shedding and the growth of new, healthy hair. We usually recommend multiple sessions to achieve your ideal results, as hair growth is a gradual process.

PRP / PRF Hair Restoration Frequently Asked Questions

Are PRP and PRF hair restoration treatments effective?

Yes, for the right candidates, treatments using PRP and PRF can be very effective at both slowing hair loss and stimulating the dormant hair follicles to begin producing strong, healthy hair again.

Still, there are many causes of hair loss. While PRP scalp treatments have been proven effective on most types of hair loss, we’ll work with you during your consultation to determine if this type of procedure is right for your specific type of hair loss. With a combination of microneedling, exosome serum, and PRP, we can give your body its best chance to naturally regrow healthy hair once more.

Who is a good candidate?

PRP hair restoration treatments generally work better on areas where hair has begun to thin or fall out than on areas that are completely bald. In most cases, results are better when the treatments are begun earlier in the progression of hair loss.

PRP-based procedures are also safe for patients who are not good candidates for other types of hair loss treatments. Because it uses your own blood plasma and is non-pharmaceutical in nature, it is safe for pregnant or nursing mothers, cancer patients, and people with other underlying medical conditions.

PRP treatments can also help individuals with a thinning crown who do not want more invasive therapies such as hair transplant surgery.

How many treatments will I need?

Most patients enjoy good results after just one treatment. You may need more treatments if your hair loss extends over your full scalp. Usually, one treatment area covers the front, mid-scalp region, crown, or back of the head.

How do I prepare?

Maintaining a healthy diet in the days before your appointment can ensure that your blood is as healthy and full of the good stuff as possible. Hydration is key, so drink plenty of fluids on the day of your treatment.

Is there any downtime?

After treatment, you may experience a feeling like a sunburn on the treated area for a few hours. This can be treated with ibuprofen (Advil or generic) and/or ice. For a few days, your scalp may be mildly sore and itchy. Strenuous exercise or other exertion should be avoided for 24 hours, along with sun exposure on your scalp.

When will I see my results?

Each patient’s hair regrowth pattern is different. Some patients see new hair growth just five weeks after treatment, with more dramatic results appearing between three and six months later.

Should I wash my hair before the procedure?

Washing your hair is recommended on the morning of the microneedling and PRP session or the night before.

Can I wash my hair after the procedure?

You should wait to wash your hair for at least 24 hours. If possible, waiting two to three days before washing is recommended. When you wash your hair, use a shampoo that is free of sulfates and other harsh ingredients. You should also avoid other haircare products like gel, hair spray, mouse, etc., for a minimum of three days.

Why Choose HVME for PRP and PRF Hair Restoration in San Francisco

If you're ready to take the first step toward fuller, healthier hair, HVME is here for you! We believe that beauty is luxury and that you deserve to look on the outside as vibrant and youthful as you feel on the inside. Visiting our San Francisco office means treating yourself to a truly elevated med spa experience. You’ll work with a team of experts who are dedicated to making your cosmetic goals an empowering reality. When you’re ready to learn more, reach out to HVME and set up your consultation today.