PRF Hair Restoration in Des Moines & Seattle, WA
Hair loss and thinning is a frustrating thing to face without good information. At Allen Medical Aesthetics, we offer Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Hair Restoration for patients throughout Des Moines and the greater Seattle area: a regenerative treatment that uses growth factors from your own blood to support hair follicles that are still active. We evaluate every patient honestly before recommending a course of treatment, and we will tell you directly if PRF is not the right fit for your pattern of loss.
- Treatment Time
- 45-60 minutes
- Downtime
- Minimal
- Results In
- 3-6 months
- Protocol
- 3-4 sessions, 4-6 weeks apart
- Maintenance
- Every 6-12 months
- Best For
- Early to moderate hair thinning
The Science of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is an autologous blood concentrate, meaning it is made entirely from your own blood. To produce it, a small blood sample is drawn, similar to a routine lab test, and spun in a centrifuge to concentrate platelets, leukocytes (white blood cells), and growth factors.
Unlike PRP (platelet-rich plasma), PRF preparation does not use anticoagulants or other additives. The blood is spun at a lower speed, which preserves more of the platelets and white blood cells and allows the blood's own fibrinogen to form a three-dimensional fibrin matrix. That matrix acts as a scaffold at the injection site, holding the concentrated growth factors in place and releasing them gradually over time rather than all at once.
When injected into the scalp at the level of the hair follicle, the PRF matrix supports follicles as they move from the resting (telogen) phase back toward active growth (anagen). That support only works on follicles that are still alive, even if miniaturized or resting. PRF does not restore a follicle that has scarred over or stopped functioning entirely. This is why candidacy, not the treatment alone, is the biggest factor in whether a course of PRF is worth pursuing for your pattern of hair loss.
The PRF Hair Restoration Experience
At Allen Medical Aesthetics, your comfort and safety are our top priorities. The PRF Hair Restoration procedure is minimally invasive and typically takes about 45 to 60 minutes to complete.
Blood Draw
A small sample of your blood is drawn, similar to a routine blood test.
Centrifugation
The blood is immediately placed in a specialized centrifuge and spun at a low speed to separate the PRF from the red blood cells, preserving cell integrity.
Preparation
The resulting PRF, rich in platelets, white blood cells, and fibrin, is carefully extracted into a syringe.
Injection
Using a very fine needle, the PRF is meticulously injected into the targeted areas of the scalp experiencing thinning or hair loss.
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Ideal Candidates for PRF Hair Restoration
PRF Hair Restoration is a natural, non-surgical option for patients whose follicles are still active. Because PRF utilizes your own blood, there is virtually no risk of allergic reaction or rejection, but not every pattern of hair loss is a good fit, and we will tell you directly if yours is not.
- Androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness)
- Early to moderate hair thinning
- Widening of the hair part or a receding hairline
- Hair loss due to stress, hormonal changes, or aging
- Telogen effluvium (stress-related shedding)
- Post-COVID hair loss
Is This Treatment Right for You?
Sound like you? Let's talk about your goals.
Book a Consultation- Men and women experiencing early to moderate hair thinning who want a natural solution
- Patients who prefer an autologous treatment (using their own blood) over pharmaceutical options
- Those seeking a non-surgical alternative with minimal downtime
- Patients who have tried topical treatments with limited success
- Patients whose follicles are miniaturized or resting but still active, not scarred or dormant
Treatment Protocol and Timeline
Hair growth is a gradual process tied to the hair cycle, and patience is part of the protocol. For patients who are reasonable candidates, we recommend an initial series of three to four treatment sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart. That spacing gives the scalp time to respond to one round of growth factor delivery before the next session builds on it.
To help sustain results, we advise scheduling maintenance sessions every six to twelve months, depending on your individual response. Because PRF supports follicles rather than permanently altering them, skipping maintenance can allow gains to fade.
Several variables shape an individual outcome: the stage of hair loss at the start (earlier, more active follicles give PRF more to work with than long-standing, complete baldness), whether the full session series is completed, overall scalp and health status, and consistency with maintenance afterward.
PRF can be combined with other treatments, such as microneedling, as part of a broader plan for scalp and hair health. Your provider will discuss whether combining treatments makes sense for your goals during your consultation.
Many patients notice a decrease in hair shedding. Some early shedding of older, resting hairs is also common in this window as follicles are pushed back toward active growth, which is a normal part of the cycle, not a sign the treatment is not working.
For patients who are responding, improvements in hair density and shaft thickness tend to become more noticeable as follicles move further into the active growth phase.
The fuller picture typically becomes clear as the initial session series and a full hair growth cycle complete. Results vary by candidacy and consistency with the protocol.
Maintenance sessions every 6-12 months help sustain results and continue supporting follicle health.
Common Questions About PRF Hair Restoration Injections
What is the difference between PRF and PRP?
Both are derived from your own blood, but they are processed differently. PRP is spun with an anticoagulant at a higher speed, producing a platelet-rich plasma that releases growth factors relatively quickly. PRF is spun without anticoagulants at a lower speed, which preserves more platelets, white blood cells, and stem cells inside a natural fibrin scaffold that releases growth factors more gradually over time.
How many sessions do I need?
We recommend an initial series of three to four treatment sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart. Maintenance sessions every six to twelve months help sustain your results. Your provider will build a personalized treatment plan based on your specific pattern and stage of hair loss.
Is PRF hair restoration painful?
Most patients describe the scalp injections as mildly uncomfortable. We can apply a topical numbing agent before treatment to minimize discomfort. The blood draw is similar to a routine lab test.
When will I see results?
Hair growth happens in cycles over months, not all at once. Many patients notice decreased shedding within the first one to three months, with density and shaft thickness changes, if they occur, becoming noticeable at three to six months. The fuller picture generally emerges over six to twelve months as the initial series and a full growth cycle complete.
Can PRF be combined with other treatments?
Yes. PRF can be combined with microneedling and other complementary treatments as part of a broader hair restoration plan. Your provider will recommend the best combination for your situation and goals.
Who is not a candidate for PRF?
PRF supports follicles that are still active. It is not likely to help areas of complete, long-standing baldness where follicles have scarred over or stopped functioning. Certain blood disorders, active scalp infections, and blood thinner use that cannot be safely paused can also rule out candidacy. During your consultation, our clinical team will evaluate your scalp health and medical history to determine if PRF is right for you.
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Allen Medical Aesthetics serves patients from across the greater Seattle area. Visit our Des Moines, WA clinic for prf hair restoration injections.
Find Out if PRF Is Right for You
Schedule a consultation at Allen Medical Aesthetics in Des Moines, WA. We will evaluate your scalp and pattern of hair loss, then give you an honest recommendation on PRF or another approach. Call (206) 414-9979 or book online.
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