Debunked: 7 Myths About Growth Factor Hair Fall Therapy! | Kosmoderma

Overview

Hair thinning is common among both men and women as they become older. Now, although men experience hair loss earlier than women, this disorder can be a great cause of concern to the afflicted parties no matter how old they are. After all, if your hair falls, it will affect your appearance and self-esteem, right? Also, it could have an impact on your career and marriage prospects. Well, fortunately, there are various proven hair loss treatments that can reverse hair loss.

Certainly, you can opt for hair transplants, laser hair treatments, and platelet-rich therapy, among other hair fall therapies, to reduce hair fall. Nonetheless, Growth Factor Concentrate (GRC) Therapy is becoming popular for its high rate of effectiveness. However, there are also various myths surrounding this non-invasive hair fall treatment and we will clear all such misconceptions.

All About Growth Factor Concentrate Therapy

As part of growth factor therapy, the dermatologist will first extract blood from the patient to obtain the growth factor concentrate. It contains the patient’s growth factors that can repair damaged tissues and support cell growth. When these growth factors are injected into the patient’s scalp in high concentration, it promotes hair growth.

Busting 7 Myths About GFC Hair Fall Treatment

We will now bust 7 popular myths about this revolutionary hair loss therapy.

Ø  #Myth 1: It is not considered safe

GFC treatment is quite safe. That’s because the growth factors used for this treatment are sourced from the patient’s blood, which makes it free of side effects. 

Moreover, this therapy is both non-invasive and non-pyrogenic. This means it does not cause fever and neither does it involve any body cuts. 

Plus, this therapy deploys advanced tools with high precision to extract the growth factors and inject them into the patient’s scalp. 

Besides, at Kosmoderma Clinic, we have seasoned dermatologists with many years of experience in hair loss treatments, whereby they ensure no loss of blood platelets while allowing for the natural regeneration of the damaged tissues.

Ø  #Myth 2: It is suitable only for men who are 40 years or older

So untrue! GFC therapy is recommended for both men and women, irrespective of their age. While some people start losing hair early, others experience hair loss late. Hectic lifestyles and high stress levels are some leading causes of hair fall. That’s why people are losing hair even in their 20s. 

No matter at what stage in your life you experience hair loss, you can consult the dermatologists at Kosmoderma to know whether growth factor therapy is suitable for you.

Remember, GFC treatment is not advised for people with specific medical conditions. Hence, make sure you discuss your medical history with your provider to determine your eligibility for this therapy.

Ø  #Myth 3: It is the only hair loss treatment

Well, there are many other minimally invasive hair loss procedures. These include PRP treatment, laser therapy, hair transplants, and low-level laser therapy. Also, they are as effective as GFC treatment to curtail hair fall. Nevertheless, each patient experiences different types of hair loss and it is best to talk to your dermatologist to ascertain the hair loss therapy that would be best suited to you.

Ø  #Myth 4: It does not require any preparation

Again false! Before undergoing GFC treatment, you should take the given precautions:

o   Avoid consuming blood-thinning drugs 1 week before the treatment session

o   Eat nutritious foods before the session

o   Do not smoke tobacco or drink alcohol for a few weeks before the treatment

Ø  #Myth 5: It does not require a consultation

That’s not true! No matter which treatment you are undergoing, a consultation with your healthcare provider is mandatory. The same rule applies to GFC therapy. During the consultation stage, you will have to share details about your medical history and allergies, along with the medications you are taking, with your doctor. In addition to that, your dermatologist will want to know about any of your skin conditions, or your blood clot issues, to determine whether you are a good candidate for GFC treatment.

Ø  #Myth 6: It is the same as PRP treatment

While both PRP treatment and GFC therapy may seem similar, they differ on various counts. For starters, PRP contains plasma with a rich concentration of platelets that release growth factors when activated while growth factor concentrate does not entail the use of platelets to activate the growth factors. Besides, PRP treatment is deemed to be more painful as compared to growth factor therapy.

Ø  #Myth 7: It is a one-time treatment

Not true! Patients have to undergo 3 to 6 GFC therapy sessions with an interval of 3 to 4 weeks in between sessions for noticeable results. After undergoing a few GFC treatment sessions, your hair shafts become stronger and hair follicles are rejuvenated, adding volume to your hair and reducing hair loss.

Finally

The benefits of GFC hair fall treatment are manifold. It increases hair volume, improves hair thickness, revitalizes the damaged hair follicles, minimizes hair loss, and stimulates hair growth. Talk to Kosmoderma’s hair experts to know more about this advanced hair fall therapy.

FAQs

1. Which groups of people are advised against GFC treatment?

Growth factor therapy is relatively safe for most people. However, it is not recommended for people with a low platelet count. More so, if you are suffering from chronic infections or undergoing cancer treatment, you should not opt for this procedure.

2. Is GFC therapy permanent?

The results of the GFC hair loss procedure are not permanent, although you can enjoy its results for long. You can maintain the GFC treatment results by opting for additional treatment sessions every 2 to 3 months. Allow your dermatologist to draw a timetable for you to achieve the best results.

3. How effective is GFC therapy?

GFC treatment boasts of having a high success rate. Many men and women have overcome their hair loss problems effectively with this hair loss treatment. It promotes the growth of new hair without any side effects while involving low downtime.