Fibrin-rich plasma has been used for 20 years in implantology, reconstructive surgery, and orthopedics for its healing and revitalizing properties.
PRF is a bio-revitalization serum obtained through simple centrifugation of a blood sample. This i-PRF is a 100% biocompatible liquid concentrate (without risk of rejection or allergy) that stimulates tissues by naturally activating the cells they are composed of, promoting hair regrowth. The treatment is based on the fact that stem cells in the hair bulb have receptors for growth factors.
Its use against hair loss yields excellent results, as demonstrated by numerous scientific publications.
i-PRF, also known by some as cell therapy or autologous cell therapy, works by releasing growth factors and cytokines capable of regenerating the stem cells of the hair follicle.
Once these stem cells are "awakened," they trigger hair regrowth and the formation of new capillaries (angiogenesis), a fundamental step in scalp regeneration. This promotes hair growth and increases the size of both follicles and hair strands.
The significant advantage of PRF over PRP is the presence of fibrin, which plays a crucial role. To explain the mechanism in simple terms, i-PRF acts as a fertilizer for hair, distributed by fibrin in a slow-release manner to the stem cells of the hair follicles. This allows growth factors to remain longer in the treatment area, enabling prolonged action essential for awakening dormant hair follicles beneath the skin.
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INDICATIONS FOR I-PRF IN THE TREATMENT OF HAIR LOSS AND HAIR BEAUTY
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Chronic alopecia of genetic or non-genetic origin
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Temporary hair loss
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Loss of scalp vitality
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Decreased hair density
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Prevention to preserve hair health
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Stimulation after a hair transplant
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Thinning eyebrows
PROCEDURE AND TREATMENT
A blood sample is taken using a tube without any chemical additives (unlike PRP) and immediately centrifuged using a method exclusive to PRF. The extracted plasma concentrate is then injected via mesotherapy into the areas of the scalp requiring treatment, either with a needle or a Mesopen.
A single i-PRF session lasts approximately 40 minutes.
Number of Sessions:
Depending on the severity and duration of hair loss, several closely spaced sessions are required to reactivate the process.
Initially, one to two sessions are scheduled 15 days apart, followed by one to three sessions spaced one month apart.
RESULTS OF I-PRF HAIR TREATMENT
- The treatment simultaneously generates :
- revascularization of the scalp,
- slows hair loss,
- stimulation of hair growth,
- increased hair density,
- an increase in hair diameter,
- improved texture (shinier, silkier hair)
THE FOLLOW-UP
The after-effects are straightforward, and patients can return to work the day after treatment. To optimize results, it is advisable not to wash the hair immediately after the treatment, as the injection residue remains at the hairline. It's a good idea to wait 4 hours before shampooing.