If you are losing hair but are not yet bald, you will probably hear about PRP and GFC. Both are injection treatments made from a small sample of your own blood. The difference is in how that sample is processed.
How PRP is made
Blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets in a small volume of plasma. That platelet-rich plasma is injected into thinning areas, releasing growth factors around weakening follicles.
How GFC is made
GFC goes a step further: the platelets are activated and the growth factors are extracted and purified, giving a more concentrated preparation with fewer other blood components.
Who each suits
- Early thinning, post-pregnancy or stress shedding: GFC is often preferred.
- Ongoing maintenance or budget-conscious plans: PRP is a reliable option.
- After a transplant: either can support healing and protect native hair.
What results look like
Less shedding is often noticed in six to eight weeks, with visible thickness building over three to six months. At HRG every review uses standardised photographs so you can judge the change yourself.
What they cannot do
Neither treatment regrows hair on smooth, bald skin. If follicles have closed, the honest answer is a transplant — and your trichoscopy will show that before you spend on sessions.
