Regenerative treatments used for hair fall and thinning, and for skin texture and scars. Three different preparations — explained honestly here, including what each one can and can't do.
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PRP · GFC · Exosome therapy at Dr. Faraah's Clinic
They're often spoken about as if they're interchangeable. They aren't — the source, the preparation and the evidence behind them all differ.
Platelet-rich plasma. A small blood sample is spun in a centrifuge to separate out the plasma, which carries a higher concentration of platelets than whole blood. That plasma is then delivered into the scalp or skin.
The longest-established of the three, with the most clinical research behind it — and still the one most widely used.
Growth factor concentrate. Also made from your blood, but refined further: the red and white cells are removed, leaving a more concentrated preparation of growth factors rather than plasma with platelets suspended in it.
Patients often report it being more comfortable than PRP, with less swelling afterwards. Evidence is growing rather than settled.
A different category entirely. Exosomes are lab-produced signalling particles — not your cells, not your blood — applied over the skin or scalp after microneedling or laser opens channels for them.
Promising early results, and a smaller evidence base than PRP. See the honest note below — there's important context patients deserve to hear before choosing these.
There is no single best option, and any clinic that tells you there is — without examining your scalp or skin first — is guessing.
Which one is right for you depends on what's actually causing the problem, how long it's been going on, whether the follicles or skin are still capable of responding, your medical history, how many sessions you're prepared to attend, and your budget. PRP has the strongest research behind it. GFC is a more refined version of the same idea. Exosomes are the newest and least established.
What none of them is: a cure for hair loss. They support follicles that are still working — they don't create new ones where the follicle is gone.
| Feature | PRP | GFC | Exosomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it comes from | Your own blood | Your own blood, further refined | Lab-produced preparation, not from your blood |
| How it's prepared | Blood sample spun in a centrifuge; plasma separated and used with platelets | Blood sample processed and filtered to isolate growth factors, with red and white cells removed | Supplied ready-made; product quality depends entirely on the manufacturer |
| Growth factor concentration | Raised, but varies between patients and kits | Higher and more consistent than standard PRP | High, with a different composition — signalling molecules rather than plasma |
| Blood draw needed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Typical course for hair | Often 4–6 sessions, about 4–6 weeks apart | Often 3–6 sessions, about 3–4 weeks apart | Often fewer sessions, spaced about 1–2 months apart |
| Evidence base | Long-standing, with randomised trials and extensive use | Widely used, growing evidence | Early and evolving — larger long-term studies are still needed |
Session numbers are typical ranges seen in practice and vary by patient and protocol. Your plan is confirmed after consultation.
This is where PRP and GFC are used most — and where the results are most visible in the clinic's own patients.
Pattern hair loss — in men and women — happens when follicles gradually miniaturise, producing thinner and shorter hair until they stop producing visible hair at all. Regenerative treatments work on follicles that are still present and still functioning: they aim to improve the environment around the follicle and prolong the growing phase of the hair cycle.
What these treatments can help with:
What they can't help with: a scalp where follicles have been permanently destroyed and the skin is smooth and shiny — no regenerative treatment regrows hair from scarred scalp. Sudden, widespread shedding from a systemic cause (thyroid problems, a nutritional deficiency, illness or severe stress) also needs that underlying cause looked into first, because treating the scalp while the cause continues is wasted effort.
Results aren't instant and they aren't permanent. Shedding often reduces within about four to six weeks, with visible changes in density and hair thickness typically developing over three to four months and continuing to improve up to around six to eight months. Because pattern hair loss is progressive, maintenance sessions are usually needed — commonly every six to twelve months — to hold the result.
One thing worth saying plainly: these treatments don't replace medical management of hair loss where that's indicated. Used on their own, they can be a reasonable choice for patients who can't take medication — but they work best as part of a plan, not as a substitute for one. If your case needs a specialist's input, that will be said.
See the clinic's GFC hair results for genuine before and after photos.
On the skin, these preparations are almost always used with something else, because that's how they work best. Microneedling or radiofrequency microneedling creates fine channels in the skin; the PRP, GFC or exosome preparation is then delivered into them. The mechanical treatment does the remodelling, and the regenerative preparation supports the healing response.
It's used mainly for acne scars and skin texture — softening rolling and boxcar scarring and improving overall smoothness — alongside medical skincare and, where relevant, laser. Improvement is gradual and partial, and builds over a course; it's realistic to expect softening and evening out rather than erasure.
Exosomes are increasingly used after laser or peels, applied over freshly treated skin, with the aim of supporting recovery. Early comparative studies are encouraging, but the evidence is younger than for PRP, and it's fair to say the long-term picture is still being worked out.
We'll be straight with you: if the concern is pigmentation or melasma rather than texture, these aren't the right treatments — that's planned differently, through melasma and pigmentation treatment.
Your scalp or skin is examined and the cause discussed — because the right treatment depends entirely on what's driving the problem.
For PRP and GFC, a small sample is taken and processed on site. Exosomes need no blood draw — the preparation is supplied ready to use.
Numbing cream is applied where needed. The preparation is delivered by microneedling or fine injections, area by area. Usually around 30–60 minutes.
Tenderness and tightness for a day or two is normal. Written aftercare is given, and progress is reviewed at your next session.
Many patients notice less hair fall. With PRP, temporary increased shedding in the first few weeks can happen as weaker hairs are shed.
Density and hair thickness begin to change, and skin texture starts to improve. Progress photos are the honest way to judge this.
This is generally when the change is most apparent — and a sensible point to decide whether continuing is worth it for you.
Pattern hair loss doesn't stop, so results typically need maintaining — commonly a session every six to twelve months.
They don't cure hair loss, they don't regrow hair where the follicle is permanently gone, and they don't remove acne scars completely. Pattern hair loss is a progressive condition — treatment slows and partially reverses the process, it doesn't stop it. Skin and hair also respond differently in different people, so improvement is genuinely variable rather than predictable.
Anyone promising guaranteed regrowth, permanent results or complete scar removal is overselling. What you can expect here is an honest assessment of how much change is realistic in your case before you commit to a course.
Contact the clinic if you develop spreading redness, increasing pain, fever, discharge, or a rash — these are uncommon, but they should be reviewed rather than waited out.
Exosome products are not approved medicines for cosmetic use, in India or elsewhere — they're used off-label, and their evidence base is younger and smaller than PRP's. Some early studies are genuinely encouraging, particularly alongside microneedling and after laser; larger, longer-term research is still needed.
That doesn't make them useless. It does mean two things should be non-negotiable before you have them: the product must come from a manufacturer with proper documentation, sterility and traceability, and you should be told clearly that this is an emerging treatment rather than an established one. If a clinic won't tell you which product it uses, don't have it.
At the consultation, you'll be told exactly what's being used and what's known about it — and if PRP or GFC is the more sensible choice for your concern, that's what you'll be advised to have.
There's reasonable research showing PRP can reduce hair fall and improve density in pattern hair loss, particularly in earlier stages, and it's been used widely for years. It isn't a cure: pattern hair loss continues, results need maintaining, and response varies between individuals. Anyone promising guaranteed regrowth is overstating what's known.
For hair, PRP typically runs four to six sessions about four to six weeks apart, GFC often three to six sessions about three to four weeks apart, and exosome protocols often need fewer sessions spaced a month or two apart. Shedding often reduces within a month or so, with visible density change building over three to four months and continuing towards six to eight. Maintenance is usually needed afterwards.
There's no universal best. PRP uses your platelet concentrate, GFC is a more refined growth-factor preparation made from your blood, and exosomes are a lab-produced product from a different category altogether. Which suits you depends on the diagnosis, your medical history, how many sessions you can commit to, your budget, and how established you want the evidence base to be. It's a consultation decision, not a marketing one.
You'll feel the injections or microneedling passes, and the scalp is a sensitive area — numbing cream helps considerably. Most patients describe it as uncomfortable rather than unbearable, and it's a short session. GFC is often reported as more comfortable than PRP, with less swelling afterwards. Exosome treatment involves no blood draw.
No. Where medical treatment for hair loss is appropriate, regenerative treatments work alongside it rather than instead of it. They can be a reasonable option for patients who can't take those medicines, but used alone they don't address the hormonal process driving pattern hair loss. If your case needs another specialist's input, that's advised openly.
It depends on which preparation is used, the area being treated and how many sessions are planned — scalp and skin courses differ, and PRP, GFC and exosomes are priced differently. You'll get a per-session price and the total for the course before you start. Current pricing is also listed on the offers page.
Book a consultation with Dr. Faraah. You'll get a diagnosis first and a treatment recommendation second — including if the answer is that a course isn't worth your money.
Mon – Sat · 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM · Goregaon West, Mumbai
Individual results vary and cannot be guaranteed. These treatments support follicles and skin that are still able to respond; they do not cure hair loss or remove acne scars completely. Exosome products are used off-label and are not approved medicines for cosmetic use. Suitability and the number of sessions can only be confirmed after an in-person consultation. This page is general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.