Experiencing hair loss can be upsetting and it affects your self-confidence. We all want our hair to be thick, voluminous and healthy.
Hair loss can be treated in many ways. Age old treatments, like over-the-counter shampoos, hair solutions and oral medicines, have been used for hair loss. Ayurvedic treatments and herbal oils are also popular.
These methods do not last long and are not so effective. Our specialists at Merakki, have woven nature, science and technology together to give best results. Our efficient natural hair restoration services –PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) help you to regain the dense, thick hair which you have been craving for.
What is PRP?
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) hair treatment uses your own blood to promote hair growth. It encourages your hair to grow back naturally.
How is PRP done?
In this process blood is taken from your own arm (like in a blood test). Blood has 2 major parts – plasma (liquid part) and blood cells.
In PRP therapy, we separate the plasma and platelets from the other parts of the blood (process called centrifugation). This Platelet Rich Plasma is injected into the scalp.
It has a lot of growth factors. Growth factors are the messengers in the plasma which activate the hair follicles (hair root which helps in hair growth). Now, the hair follicles which were at rest, get a message to regrow.
Who can benefit from PRP?
PRP injections can help people with common genetic hair thinning (hereditary baldness) by promoting hair growth and increasing density. This type of baldness is commonly seen in men. It is also effective in women with hair thinning or hair volume loss.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy can promote hair regrowth, even when hair loss occurs, due to reasons like stress, weight loss, lifestyle, poor diet, weather changes and strong hair products. PRP sessions are sometimes used along with hair transplant to get better results.
What is GFC Therapy?
By utilizing your body’s natural healing abilities, GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) treatment helps in healing and promoting hair regrowth.
How is GFC done?
In this process blood is taken from your arm (like in a blood test).
Then, the Growth Factors are separated from the other parts of the blood (centrifugation). They are further activated (concentrated). Now, these growth factors are injected directly into the scalp or the upper edge of the hairline.
This pumps hair growth, improves the blood circulation of the scalp and helps hair root to regrow.
Who can benefit from GFC?
Growth Factor therapy for hair loss is suitable for both, men and women, who want to promote hair growth and improve hair density. Anyone suffering from hair loss due to reasons like genetics (male pattern baldness, passed from father to son), medical conditions (hormonal imbalance like thyroid disorder) or environmental changes can consider this as a good option. In hair thinning also, GFC sessions give excellent results. It provides rich protein to the hair root directly and help in hair density improvement. It also reduces hair fall.
Pre procedure steps:
Our skin experts at Merakki ,will test your hair and scalp. We will do a scalp study and run some blood tests. Both PRP and GFC, give good results but our professionals will decide what will suit your needs.
Procedure:
A numbing cream is used over the scalp area to be treated. This makes the procedure comfortable.
Blood is withdrawn from the arm (like in a blood test). Then it is treated and the part to be used is separated and prepared.
Now, it is injected into the scalp, in the affected area.
Post Procedure Care:
This process is minimally invasive (only injection is used, no cut on skin) and almost pain free. There is no downtime (time taken to recover after the procedure) and you can return to your routine immediately. Sometimes, there might be mild burning and rash. This will settle down within a day. Cold compress can be used to relieve pain and discomfort. Direct sunlight and strenuous exercise should be avoided. Gentle shampoo should be used to keep the treated area clean and to soothe it. Avoid scrubbing and itching the scalp. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and sleep well to give your scalp an overall boost.
When to avoid PRP and GFC?
Both PRP and GFC are very effective in hair regrowth and giving your hair a healthy, fuller look. There are few conditions in which they should be avoided like scalp infection, low immunity, low platelet count, long term liver disease or bleeding disorder.
Merakki-the door of magical solutions, to all your hair loss problems:
Both PRP and GFC injections are minimally invasive, efficient ways to get your self-confidence and naturally thick hair back. At Merakki ,we have our team of experts, who will help you decide which treatment will suit you best. PRP hair treatment is more suitable for mild to moderate hair loss and requires multiple sessions. GFC hair treatment needs fewer sessions. It is also effective for advanced stages of hair loss and its effect is usually lasts longer. Hair regrowth with PRP is a more pocket friendly option. Though, results vary from person to person but we are here, to tell what secret weapon your hair needs.