GFC vs PRP for Hair Loss

Side by side

	PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)	GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate)
How it is prepared	Blood is spun to concentrate the platelets in plasma	Blood is processed to isolate the growth factors themselves
What is injected	Plasma with a natural mix of growth factors	A higher, more consistent concentration of purified growth factors
Key growth factors	Released by the platelets after injection	PDGF, VEGF and IGF-1, concentrated before injection
After the session	Some redness or swelling is common	Typically less swelling and redness
Typical course	4 to 6 sessions, 3 to 4 weeks apart	4 to 6 sessions, 3 to 4 weeks apart
Downtime	None	None

Which one suits you

Both are for thinning where follicles are still active. Neither regrows hair where follicles have been lost.
GFC suits people who want PRP-style therapy with more predictable potency and less swelling afterwards.
PRP remains a well-established option, often used for maintenance and alongside a transplant.
Your doctor recommends one after examining your scalp and, where needed, checking blood work for other causes.

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When neither is enough

Where thinning has not responded to PRP alone, QR678 or exosome therapy may be discussed. Where follicles have been lost, an HST hair transplant is the option that restores hair.

Questions people ask

Is GFC better than PRP?+

GFC has a higher, more consistent concentration of purified growth factors and typically causes less swelling. Which is better for you depends on your scalp, and your doctor recommends one after an assessment.

Can I switch from PRP to GFC?+

Yes. Your doctor can review how you responded to PRP and plan GFC sessions from there.

Do GFC and PRP need the same number of sessions?+

A typical course for both is 4 to 6 sessions, 3 to 4 weeks apart.