GFC Hair treatment: The revolutionary treatment for Hair loss
Growth Factor Concentrate (GFC) therapy is a revolutionary treatment which involves the extraction of the growth factors from your own blood and their injection into the scalp directly to promote hair growth. It is one of the most effective non-invasives solution for those suffering from severe hair loss. A higher success rate is achieved with this treatment in the recent times, mainly in those suffering from severe hair thinning but has not acquired baldness yet. It is becoming popular in India, as the cost of treatment is highly affordable.
Hair loss is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide, and it’s impact is seen not only in the looks, but also in your self-confidence and the overall well-being. From thinning hair to bald patches, there are many causes of concern and we would always look for better options to stop the hair fall and support the hair growth. Among the various treatments available, GFC hair treatment has emerged as one of the latest, non-surgical options to restore hair growth and to rejuvenate your looks.
Whether you are dealing with early-stage alopecia or general thinning, GFC offers a safe and effective way to restore your hair and confidence.
What is GFC Hair Treatment?
GFC hair treatment, or Growth Factor Concentrate therapy, is an advanced medical treatment which helps to combat hair loss with your own body’s natural growth factors. This method involves the extraction of the growth cells from your own platelets and their injection into the scalp to stimulate the dormant hair follicles.
Science behind GFC
Growth factors are isolated from your own blood and are concentrated and infused into your scalp to promote the hair growth. The science behind GFC lies in its ability to isolate specific growth factors like VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor), PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor), and IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1).
These growth factor compounds help in, to:
- Promote the formation of blood vessels
- Improve the nourishment of the hair follicles
- Encourage the growth of new hair.
Unlike other treatments, GFC is entirely natural, reducing the risk of side effects or allergic reactions, as your own body cells are involved in the treatment.
GFC therapy is particularly effective for those of you affected with scalp conditions like androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness) and alopecia areata, and suffering from severe thinning of hair or hair fall. It works mainly on the root causes for hair loss, i.e, to repair the damaged or inactive follicles, and also to provide long-lasting results with an improved hair density.
What are the steps involved in the GFC treatment process?
The treatment process involves the following steps and is highly effective in controlling hair fall.
1. Initial consultation –
Once you visit our clinic, our doctors will evaluate your scalp thoroughly and take a brief medical history and design the treatment plan as per your treatment goals and the risks involved.
2. Blood collection –
A small amount of blood is withdrawn as in the case of a routine blood test.
3. Growth factor extraction –
The extracted blood is then passed through the advanced centrifugation technology to isolate the platelets and to separate the growth factors. Unlike in PRP Hair Treatment, this sample is further processed to further concentrate the growth factors.
4. Injection into scalp –
The isolated and concentrated growth factors are injected into the targeted areas of the scalp.
It is a non-invasive procedure which usually takes 1–2 hours and involves very minimal discomfort. Patients may experience slight redness or swelling, which are a part of the inflammatory changes that you experience post-treatment. All these effects subside within hours, post injection. No specific downtime required and you can get back to your daily activities almost immediately after the session or from the next day.
The concentrated growth factors help to revitalize the damaged hair follicles, to improve blood supply to the scalp, and to stimulate the new hair growth. Visible results are usually seen after 3–4 sessions. It is an ideal choice of treatment for hair loss in individuals looking for non-surgical solutions and to restore hair naturally.
Post-treatment care:
Doctors will advise you to follow strict post treatment guidelines as follows:
- Avoid combing your hair for initial 24 hours post injection.
- Restrict scratching your scalp, which may be irritant due to the initial inflammatory changes.
- Avoid any activities that would cause severe sweating for initial 2 weeks.
- Do not use shampoo for atleast 2 days post-treatment.
- Ensure adequate hydration in the first week following GFC treatment for hair.
What are the Benefits of GFC Hair Treatment?
GFC therapy offers various advantages over other traditional methods:
- Stimulates hair follicles-The growth factors help to stimulate the dormant hair follicles to produce new hair.
- Improves hair density & texture-The growth factors help to produce new hair follicles, which will result in the growth of thicker and healthier hair follicles.
- Non-surgical & safe–As natural growth factors improve hair growth, your own cells are used and it is a comparatively safe and effective non-surgical procedure.
- Improves the results of hair transplant surgery-GFC injections are also given as an add-on to improve the results associated with the hair transplant surgeries.
- Minimal downtime-GFC is a completely non-invasive procedure, as the recovery time is much quicker than other procedures and there is a minimal down time involved.
- Long-lasting results-Effects of GFC treatment for hair,usually lasts for up to 6 months to 2 years, but, proper post-treatment care is necessary to get maximum possible benefits.
- Customised treatment plans-Doctors usually plan for a customised treatment plan the treatment, according to the individual treatment goals.
- Natural-looking results-Post-GFC treatment, hair follicles are being stimulated to allow for natural hair growth, which allows for the hair to blend along with the surrounding hair.
All these benefits make GFC treatment for hair growth, a preferred choice of treatment for those seeking effective yet non-invasive treatment options.
Comparison of GFC vs PRP Hair treatment
GFC injections are different from the PRP injections, though both of them are non-invasive, the following factors make them different from one to another:
Feature | GFC treatment | PRP treatment |
Growth factor concentration | Higher the concentration of the growth factors, better are the results | Even lower plasma concentration is enough |
Pain & discomfort | Minimal, due to the use of latest technology | Moderate due to the less refined technological process |
Effectiveness | More consistent results can be achieved | Lesser consistent results |
Risk of side effects | Very low | Comparatively higher |
Cost | Moderately priced & is effective | Comparatively lower in price |
While both treatments aim to stimulate the dormant hair follicles, to rejuvenate the hair growth, the GFC treatment is considered effective as the growth factors involved, helps to provide the best possible results.
Who can benefit from the GFC Hair treatment?
GFC is usually effective in the following candidates:
- For those who are experiencing early-stage alopecia or thinning of hair.
- For those men and women with androgenetic alopecia or the other forms of hair loss.
- For those seeking non-surgical alternatives for hair restoration.
People of all ages can benefit from this GFC treatment and it can be customised according to the individual’s needs.
What is the GFC hair treatment cost in India?
The cost of GFC treatment in India is dependent on several factors as explained here in detail:
- Clinic location & reputation-Clinics located in the main cities and towns charge higher prices for treatment due to the higher expenses incurred on infrastructure.
- Severity of hair loss-Higher the severity of hair loss, more is the number of GFC sessions required and higher is the cost incurred.
- Experience & expertise of the surgeons-If more experienced surgeons are involved in the treatment, higher would be the cost of treatment.
- Tools or equipment used-If more advanced tools are used in treatment, the cost of the treatment is higher.
This treatment is affordable in India, and the results of the treatment are worth the GFC treatment cost.
What is the GFC hair treatment success rate?
The success rate of GFC injections in regaining hair growth is higher in the individuals suffering from severe hair thinning or hair loss, and have not moved into the bald state. Most of the patients usually notice visible improvements in hair density in the recent times.
Many patients notice an improvement in the hair density and texture after just 3–4 sessions. The success rate of the GFC hair treatment depends on the:
– Severity of the hair loss
– Strict adherence to the post-treatment care
– Your overall health status and lifestyle choices.
The GFC hair treatment success mainly depends on the post-treatment care and the results usually last for up to a years time.
Aftercare tips post-GFC treatment
GFC treatment is used to gain maximum benefits:
- Avoid direct sunlight on the scalp for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
- Follow all the prescribed medications as advised by the doctor.
- Maintain a balanced diet rich in vitamins like Biotin and Vitamin-D, which promote the hair growth.
- Stay hydrated and avoid smoking or excessive alcohol consumption for atleast two weeks post-treatment.
- Do not miss on to take further follow-up injections as part of maintenance to have a continuity in the hair growth.
These simple steps ensure prolonged benefits from the GFC treatment sessions.
Why choose QHT clinic for treatment?
GFC treatment is one of the popular options for the regrowth of hair and to regain the hair density. While looking for GFC treatment in India, check out for the expertise at the QHT clinic.
- Expert staff-The experts and expertise of the surgeons at QHT clinic will help you to get the best possible results.
- Celebrity success-Many celebrities and social media influencers have gained successful treatment results with QHT clinic.
- Latest technology-Advanced technology equipment is available at QHT clinic to help you gain the best possible results to rejuvenate the hair growth and to restore your hair volume. We utilise latest technological tools to improve the efficacy of the GFC treatment results.
- Customised care-Our expert doctors are specialised in providing you with the best customised treatment solutions. The treatments are designed in such a way that they will help you achieve the individual treatment goals.
Conclusion
GFC hair treatment provides you with a great non-invasive solution for those suffering with severe hair loss. It’s natural treatment approach, minimal downtime, and long-lasting results are making it a popular choice for all the individuals suffering from severe hair thinning or hair loss.
Do not let the hair loss affect your confidence any longer. Book an appointment with us and contact the experts at QHT to get a treatment plan to regain a full head of hair.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is GFC treatment?
It is a non-invasive method of treatment in which growth factors from the blood are withdrawn and a highly concentrated preparation of growth factors is made to, improve the hair growth in individuals suffering from severe hair fall or thinning of hair.
How is GFC treatment different from PRP?
In both GFC & PRP treatments, the blood is extracted. In case of PRP, plasma is separated from the blood and the plasma enriched blood is given to the patient’s scalp to promote hair growth and healing. While in case of GFC treatment, only the growth factors are separated from the activated platelets and are inserted into the scalp to promote hair growth and to increase hair density. So, there is no platelet loss involved in GFC treatment.
How many sessions of GFC are required?
The number of GFC sessions required varies among individuals, in some cases the hair starts to grow immediately after the first session, while in other cases the hair growth can be seen only after 3-4 sessions of GFC treatment, while performed at regular intervals. Long-lasting and permanent results of increased hair growth and volume are seen after few sessions only.
How long does the effect of the GFC therapy last?
The effect of GFC treatment usually lasts for a longer period of time. Adhering to strict follow-up care & maintenance sessions would only enhance the results further.
What are the advantages of GFC treatment?
GFC helps to promote hair growth and density and provides maximum possible results with minimum down time.
Who is an ideal candidate for GFC hair loss treatment?
Individuals suffering from severe hair loss or thinning and those who have not experienced baldness yet, can try GFC as a treatment option. It has been showing highly effective results in the recent times and is been chosen as a preferable choice of treatment for those who are looking for hair growth options with non-invasive techniques.
Is the GFC treatment pain bearable?
GFC treatment usually do not cause any pain and a slight discomfort can be experienced in few individuals post-treatment, which also lasts for a shorter period of time.
What kind of results can be expected with GFC treatment?
GFC treatment provides best possible hair growth results in almost all the individuals suffering from severe hair loss or thinning. The results vary among individuals, and depends on various factors like the over all health of an individual, the amount of hair loss, the adherence to the treatment plan and the individuals response to the treatment.
Is GFC treatment permanent?
Hair growth results with GFC are usually long-lasting and occasional maintenance sessions are required for every 6 months.
Is GFC therapy effective for both men and women?
Yes, GFC therapy is effective in all the individuals irrespective of the age and gender. It has been showing a higher success rate in hair growth in both men and women.