GFC-Growth Factor Concentrate

For Hair Regrowth

At The Hair Clinic Auckland, we are proud to offer Growth Factor Concentrate (GFC) — an advanced, clinically formulated hair restoration treatment that delivers a purified, high-potency dose of your body’s own regenerative proteins. GFC is a powerful option for patients seeking fast-acting, targeted stimulation of hair follicles without the use of drugs or synthetic additives.

Precision Growth Factor Therapy – High Impact, Natural Results

How GFC Works & How We Prepare It

We start by drawing a small amount of your blood into tubes that contain proprietary platelet activators.

The tubes are centrifuged at high speed (~3000 RPM for 10 minutes), during which the activated platelets release key growth factors into the plasma. We then carefully extract the cell-free growth factor-rich supernatant, discarding the red and white blood cells to leave behind a highly concentrated serum.

This purified GFC contains a potent mix of PDGF, VEGF, EGF, and IGF, which are injected into areas of thinning hair using a fine 30G needle. These growth factors improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and directly stimulate follicular stem cells — promoting new hair growth and increasing hair thickness and strength.

Indications for GFC

The GFC matrix slowly releases key growth factors such as PDGF, VEGF, IGF, and TGF-β over 7–10 days, promoting blood vessel formation, prolonging the hair growth (anagen) phase, and activating dormant hair follicles.

  • Early-stage hair thinning

  • Androgenetic alopecia in men and women

  • Thinning due to stress, hormonal changes, or post-COVID shedding

  • Telogen effluvium

  • Maintenance post hair transplant

  • Can be combined with Nanoxidil (Minoxidil) or Finasteride

  • Can be combined with Exosomes for greater efficacy

  • Can be combined with PDO threads for improved hair growth outcomes

  • Best results are gained when a course of GFC Treatments regularly spaced 4 weeks apart are completed.

  • For continued hair growth a maintenance program is then implemented.


Preparation for GFC Treatment

Multiple clinical studies have shown GFC to be a safe and effective therapy.

Best results are obtained in those individuals who

  • Do not smoke

  • Avoid excess alcohol and drugs

  • Avoid aspirin and antiinflammatories such as nurofen and voltaren 2 weeks before and 6 weeks after treatment

  • Avoid Omega 3, Vit E supplements, Ginko Baloba for the same amount of time as aspirin and anti-inflammatories

Dr. Mark Morunga personally oversees every GFC treatment, using advanced protocols and sterile techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality results. We specialize in regenerative medicine and tailor every treatment plan to your individual hair goals.

We specialise in customised GFC protocols, combining this advanced technology with expert diagnostics and holistic care.

Your treatment is:

  • Individually tailored to your stage of hair loss

  • Delivered by medical professionals using sterile, high-precision techniques

  • Integrated with proven support therapies like topical minoxidil or oral finasteride (if appropriate)

Book your consultation today and experience the science of natural hair regeneration with PRF.

Why Choose The Hair Clinic?

References

1. Bhargava et al. (2024, Cureus)

  • 5 patients with AGA

  • 3 GFC injections

  • Improved hair density and negative pull tests in 8 weeks

  • View study

2. Singh et al. (2023, Int J Res Dermatol)

  • 5 patients

  • 3 GFC sessions over 24 weeks

  • High patient satisfaction and visible regrowth

  • View study

3. Maripati et al. (2025, Medicinal Journal of Health Sciences)

  • 22 patients

  • 4 monthly GFC injections + minoxidil

  • 100% experienced regrowth and negative pull tests

  • View study

4. Tan et al. (2019, J Biomed Sci Eng)

  • 15 AGA patients

  • 3 monthly GFC injections

  • Increased hair density and terminal:vellus hair ratio

  • View study

5. IJORD Study (Indian Journal of Research in Dermatology)

  • 5 patients

  • 3 GFC sessions

  • Marked improvement in density and patient satisfaction

  • View study

6. IJORD PDF Full Protocol

  • Detailed protocol and photo comparisons

  • 3 sessions over 12 weeks

  • View PDF

7. Ro et al. (2016, OAText – Split Scalp Study)

  • 18 patients

  • GFC + microneedling vs saline

  • GFC group showed +27 hairs/cm² vs +5 in controls

  • View study

8. Steward et al. (2020, Ann Maxillofac Surg)

  • Retrospective study: PRP vs GFC

  • GFC showed better hair counts, shaft thickness, and satisfaction

  • View study

9. OAText Study (Ro et al. – FGF9)

  • GFC with Fibroblast Growth Factor-9

  • Enhanced hair growth compared to control

  • View study

10. Cutis India Blog Summary

  • Summarizes GFC trial outcomes

  • Noted benefits in both male and female hair loss

  • Read article

11. Rejuvenate Face UK – GFC Overview

  • Clinic-based overview summarizing GFC trial results and patient outcomes

  • View article

12. IJMEDPH Case Series (2024)

  • 15 patients, 3 sessions

  • 100% improvement in pull test, 80% satisfaction

  • View PDF

13. Dermatology Times (2024)

  • Reports on GFC’s role in AGA treatment

  • High safety and visible improvement in density

  • Read article

14. Therapeutic Mix Study – GFC + Microneedling

  • Demonstrated improved results in hair growth with microneedling

  • View study

15. Systematic Clinical Overview – CGF vs PRP

  • Confirms better outcomes with GFC in terms of hair quality, density, and patient experience

  • Summary link