🌿 What is Growth Factor Concentrate (GFC)?
Growth Factor Concentrate (GFC) is a next-generation regenerative treatment that uses your own blood’s healing potential to restore hair growth and rejuvenate your skin naturally.
It is a non-surgical, safe, and US-FDA-approved procedure that concentrates essential growth factors and bioactive proteins responsible for cell repair, collagen synthesis, and tissue regeneration.
GFC is an advanced version of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy. While PRP contains a mix of platelets and plasma, GFC isolates and concentrates only the pure, active growth factors that deliver faster and more predictable results — without the variability of manual PRP preparation.
💆♂️ How GFC Works
- Blood Collection: A small amount of your blood is drawn, similar to a routine test.
- Processing: It’s processed in a sterile, closed GFC system to separate and activate growth factors from platelets.
- Concentration: These purified growth factors are collected into a concentrated serum.
- Application: The serum is then injected into targeted areas — the scalp for hair regrowth or the skin for rejuvenation.
Once injected, these growth factors:
- Activate stem cells and hair follicles
- Stimulate collagen and elastin formation
- Improve local blood circulation
- Promote cell repair and regeneration
💇♀️ GFC for Hair Loss
GFC is highly effective for:
- Androgenetic alopecia (male/female pattern hair loss)
- Post-COVID and stress-induced hair fall
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Diffuse thinning or weak hair roots
✳️ Benefits
- Strengthens existing hair follicles
- Reduces hair shedding
- Stimulates new hair growth
- Increases hair thickness and density
- Improves scalp health naturally
Patients usually notice visible results within 3-4 sessions, with optimal improvement after 4–6 sessions.
⚖️ GFC vs PRP – What’s the Difference?
| Feature | GFC | PRP |
| Content | Pure growth factors only | Platelets + other cells |
| Preparation | Closed, standardized system | Manual centrifugation |
| Consistency | High and predictable | Variable |
| Result duration | Longer lasting | Shorter |
| Side effects | Minimal | Occasional redness/swelling |
GFC provides 2–3x higher concentration of active growth factors than traditional PRP, leading to superior clinical outcomes.
🧑⚕️ Who Can Benefit from GFC Treatment
- Men & women with early hair thinning or receding hairline
- Individuals with hair loss after illness, pregnancy, or stress
- Patients with dull, tired, or aging skin
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Those seeking a natural skin rejuvenation alternative
🏥 Why Choose Pravara Centre?
At Pravara Centre, every GFC session is performed by Dr Anoop Gopal (Dermatologist & Trichologist) using certified US-FDA-approved GFC kits.
We always focus on addressing the root cause of the problem and customize every session to your scalp and skin condition to ensure maximum growth stimulation with minimal discomfort.
📅 Recovery & Aftercare
- Mild redness or swelling may occur for a few hours.
- Avoid washing or touching the treated area for 12 hours.
- Avoid heat, steam, and exercise for 24 hours.
- Follow your doctor’s post-care instructions for best results.
Results typically continue improving for 3–6 months after your last session.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is GFC treatment painful?
The procedure is virtually painless. A numbing cream is applied before injections for comfort.
2. How long do results last?
Hair improvements will last months to years depending on maintenance and medications and skin improvements typically last 8–12 months with proper care and maintenance.
3. Is GFC better than PRP?
Yes. GFC is more refined and concentrated, giving faster and more predictable results.
4. Are there any side effects?
Since GFC uses your own blood, it’s completely safe with no risk of allergy or infection.
5. Can GFC be combined with other treatments?
Absolutely — it can be safely combined with micro needling, mesotherapy, or laser therapy for improved outcomes.
📍 Visit Us
Pravara Centre for Dermatology, Dentistry and Aesthetics
706, 2nd Main Road, 11th Block, Marilingappa Extension, 2nd Stage Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru – 560072
📞 9035580111