Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is often used to help you recover following oral surgery procedures, such as implant placement or wisdom teeth removal. It is a biocompatible treatment and is designed to work with your body to improve the healing process and help you recover more quickly. However, PRF also works wonders for treating hair loss and can improve follicle growth.

Your blood contains four main ingredients: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. The platelets in your blood are responsible for causing blood clotting and initiating the healing process, and they contain proteins and growth factors. Platelet-rich fibrin is derived from your blood. When you receive PRF, our oral surgeons will first draw a small amount of blood from your arm. This blood will then be spun in a centrifuge to create the PRF, which is yellow and gelatin-like in consistency. The PRF is then injected into your scalp, which will awaken dormant hair follicles. At first, you may notice less hair thinning and shedding, but you should see new hair growth after two to three months. We recommend receiving this treatment when you start to experience early signs of hair thinning.

For more information about PRF and to schedule your consultation with our oral surgeons, call our office today.