At Metamorphosis, we offer advanced hair restoration treatments designed to address various types of hair loss in both men and women. Our two effective options—PRP and PRF—can help restore your hair's natural growth and vitality. Treatments are performed through injections and/or smeared post treatment. Here’s a comparison of these treatments and the conditions they can address:
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
PRP involves using your own blood to create a concentrated serum rich in growth factors. This serum is injected into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and promote new hair growth.
- Downtime: Minimal. You may experience mild redness, swelling, tenderness, and possible headaches for a few days.
- Good Candidate: Ideal for individuals experiencing thinning hair or early stages of hair loss. Effective for androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
- Cost: Generally more affordable compared to PRF.
- Number of Sessions: Typically 3-4 sessions.
- Frequency: Sessions are usually spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
- Maintenance: Results can last 6-12 months. Maintenance sessions every 6-12 months may be recommended.
PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin)
PRF is a more advanced version of PRP, utilizing a fibrin matrix to enhance healing and cellular regeneration. This method provides longer-lasting results by creating a more stable environment for hair follicle revitalization.
- Downtime: Minimal. Expect slight redness, swelling, tenderness, and possible headaches, with recovery typically within a few days.
- Good Candidate: Best for those seeking enhanced hair restoration with longer-lasting effects. Suitable for advanced stages of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
- Cost: Typically higher than PRP due to the advanced process and enhanced results.
- Number of Sessions: Typically 2-3 sessions.
- Frequency: Sessions are usually spaced 6-8 weeks apart.
- Maintenance: Results can last up to a year or more. Annual maintenance sessions may be suggested.
Types of Hair Loss
- Androgenetic Alopecia: A common form of hair loss due to genetic factors, leading to gradual thinning of hair, particularly at the crown and temples.
- Telogen Effluvium: A condition where hair sheds more rapidly than usual, often triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal changes. This type of hair loss is usually temporary and reversible.
- Alopecia Areata: An autoimmune disorder causing sudden hair loss in small, round patches. Treatments may help to manage and reduce the severity of this condition.
- Alopecia Totalis: A severe form of alopecia areata where hair loss occurs on the entire scalp.
- Alopecia Universalis: A rare condition resulting in the loss of all body hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes.
- Anagen Effluvium: Rapid hair loss due to medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, which disrupt the hair growth phase.
- Traction Alopecia: Hair loss caused by prolonged tension on the hair follicles, often due to tight hairstyles.
Which Treatment is Right for You?
Choosing between PRP and PRF depends on your specific hair loss concerns and desired outcomes. Our team at Metamorphosis will work with you to determine the best option tailored to your needs, ensuring optimal results with minimal downtime.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey towards fuller, healthier hair.
Hair Restoration FAQ
PRP involves drawing a small amount of your blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, and injecting this serum into the scalp. It stimulates hair follicles and promotes natural hair growth.
PRF is a more advanced treatment that uses a fibrin matrix to enhance the effects of PRP. The fibrin provides a supportive environment for better healing and longer-lasting results compared to PRP alone.
- Androgenetic Alopecia: Genetic hair loss affecting the crown and temples.
- Telogen Effluvium: Temporary hair shedding due to stress or hormonal changes.
- Alopecia Areata: Sudden hair loss in small patches.
- Alopecia Totalis: Complete loss of scalp hair.
- Alopecia Universalis: Loss of all body hair.
- Anagen Effluvium: Hair loss due to medical treatments.
- Traction Alopecia: Hair loss from prolonged tension on the hair follicles.
All treatments involve a series of injections into the scalp. You may experience slight discomfort during the procedure, but it is generally well-tolerated.
- PRP: Minimal downtime with possible redness, swelling, tenderness, and mild headaches for a few days.
- PRF: Similar to PRP, with slight redness, swelling, tenderness, and possible headaches.
Initial improvements may be noticeable within a few months, with optimal results often appearing around 6-12 months after the treatment.
Typically, a series of 3-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart is recommended for optimal results. Maintenance treatments may be needed depending on your condition and response to therapy.
Side effects are usually mild and temporary, including redness, swelling, tenderness, and occasional headaches. Rarely, more severe reactions can occur, but these are uncommon.
Good candidates are individuals experiencing hair thinning or loss due to genetic factors, stress, hormonal changes, or certain medical conditions. A consultation will help determine the best treatment based on your specific needs.
Costs vary depending on the treatment type and the extent of hair loss. PRP is generally the most affordable, with PRF being more expensive due to it’s advanced methods and added benefits. A consultation will provide a detailed cost estimate.
Contact us at 425-626-2436 to schedule a consultation. Our team will assess your condition, discuss your goals, and recommend the best treatment option for you.
Pre & Post Treatment Guidelines
- We collect about 1-4 tube per affected area using Amplifine® PRP technology or PRF through a simple blood draw from the arm or hand. Then, the sample is taken to our lab and is spun in a centrifuge to separate plasma and platelets from the remaining cellular components (red and white blood cells).
- Platelets contain the essential growth factors involved in the building of new cells, tissue repair and the stimulation of the production of collagen.
- Plasma is the liquid component of blood that contains all the nutrients, vitamins, hormones, electrolytes and proteins needed for cells to survive.
- Once the PRP/PRF is separated, it gets drawn into syringes with a small fine needle or cannula connected to be injected into the desired area(s).
- The injections are rather painless and tolerable. However, for the patient’s comfort, ice can be applied a few minutes prior is the patient prefers. However, we recommend not icing as it is known to decrease effectiveness by reducing inflammation needed for healing cascade. Topical numbing is available but will require an additional 30-45min and should please be noted at the time of scheduling/consult.
- Once PRP/PRF is injected, a mild inflammatory response triggers a healing response. The platelets release enzymes to promote healing and attract stem cells to repair the affected area(s). New collagen and elastin fibers starts to build and once it matures, shrinks, resulting in tightening and strengthening of the treated area(s).
- The full procedure takes approximately 1 hr depending on the area(s) being treated.
