Hair
Restoration
PRF and PRP hair restoration harnesses the concentrated growth factors in your own blood to reawaken dormant follicles and rebuild natural, lasting hair density — without surgery, without downtime. Administered by Teresa Hernandez, MSN FNP-BC.
Your Own Growth Factors,
Put to Work
Both PRF and PRP therapies draw on the regenerative power already present in your blood — concentrating the platelets and growth factors that signal your scalp to heal, rebuild, and produce new hair. The difference lies in how those factors are delivered and how long they stay active at the treatment site.
A small amount of your blood is drawn — comparable to a routine lab test. No donor material, no synthetic compounds, no foreign substances of any kind.
Your blood is spun in a centrifuge to isolate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma or fibrin — the components richest in growth factors and healing proteins.
The concentrated serum is injected precisely into the areas of thinning or loss — targeting follicles directly at their base where regenerative signals matter most.
Growth factors stimulate dormant follicles back into the active growth phase — increasing circulation, improving hair shaft thickness, and initiating new production over the following months.
PRF is the evolution of PRP — processed without anticoagulants, which allows the platelets to form a fibrin matrix. This matrix acts as a natural scaffold that holds growth factors at the treatment site longer, releasing them slowly over days rather than hours.
The result is a more sustained, biologically active environment for follicle regeneration — which is why PRF has become the preferred protocol for hair restoration at Body Balance Medical. The same PRF technology is used in our skin rejuvenation treatments.
PRP was the original platelet therapy for hair loss and remains a highly effective treatment with strong clinical evidence. It concentrates growth factors from your plasma and delivers them directly to the scalp, providing an immediate boost to follicle activity and circulation.
PRP may be appropriate for certain patients, as part of a combination protocol, or when PRF is not indicated. Teresa will assess which approach fits your hair loss pattern and history at consultation.
Conditions We Treat
PRF and PRP are most effective when follicles are still present but dormant — the earlier treatment begins, the better the outcomes. Results are less predictable with complete follicle loss or advanced scarring alopecia.
The most common form of hair loss in both men and women — genetic pattern thinning that responds well to early PRF intervention, particularly when miniaturization is still in progress.
Overall reduction in hair density across the scalp without a defined pattern — often related to hormonal shifts, nutritional deficiencies, or stress. A thorough assessment helps identify the driver.
Hormonal fluctuations after pregnancy frequently trigger significant shedding. PRF helps accelerate the return to normal density by supporting follicle re-entry into the active growth phase.
Loss caused by prolonged tension on follicles from tight hairstyles. PRF can help reactivate follicles if damage hasn't progressed to permanent scarring.
Certain medications including some blood thinners, antidepressants, and hormonal therapies can trigger shedding. PRF may help reverse this once the underlying cause is addressed.
PRF can be applied beyond the scalp — eyebrow and eyelash restoration are possible with targeted micro-injection technique for patients experiencing thinning in these areas.
Hair Restoration
for Men
Male pattern baldness affects two-thirds of men by age 35 — and the stigma around treating it has never been lower. At Body Balance Medical, a growing number of men are choosing to address thinning proactively, before significant loss has occurred.
PRF is particularly well-suited for men in the early-to-mid stages of androgenetic alopecia — when follicles are miniaturizing but still viable. The treatment is discreet, requires no recovery time, and delivers results that are entirely your own biology, not a product.
PRF works best when follicles are thinning but not gone. Men who start in their 30s and early 40s consistently see the strongest outcomes.
Sessions take under an hour. Minor redness or tenderness at injection sites resolves within 24 hours. No lifestyle disruption, no visible post-treatment signs.
PRF can be combined with topical minoxidil, low-level laser therapy, or medical hair loss protocols for enhanced results when appropriate.
Appointment-only, private treatment rooms. You'll never feel on display during your visit at Body Balance Medical's Summerlin clinic.
Your Treatment Timeline
PRF works gradually — the growth cycle of hair means results build over months, not days. Here's a realistic picture of what the journey looks like from first session through long-term maintenance.
First PRF session completed. Mild scalp tenderness and possible slight redness for 24–48 hours is normal. Most patients return to normal activity the same day.
Growth factors are actively signaling follicles beneath the surface. Temporary increased shedding can occur as older hairs are displaced by new growth cycles beginning — this is a normal and expected part of the response, not a negative sign.
New fine hairs begin emerging in treated areas. Existing hairs become thicker and stronger. Second and third sessions are typically scheduled during this window.
Full density improvement from the initial series becomes apparent. Most patients see the most significant change in this window — thickness, coverage, and overall density all improve together.
Once density is restored, periodic maintenance sessions preserve results and continue supporting follicle health. Teresa will determine the right maintenance interval based on your response.
Teresa Hernandez
MSN, FNP-BC · Lead Injector · Biote-Certified · Body Balance Medical
Teresa Hernandez is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and Body Balance Medical's lead injectable provider. Her hair restoration work follows the same clinical standards she applies to facial aesthetics — precise assessment, appropriate candidacy evaluation, and honest expectations about what treatment will and won't accomplish for a given patient.
Teresa uses PRF as her preferred hair restoration protocol because of its superior growth factor retention and biostimulatory profile. She performs all injections personally, and your initial consultation will include a thorough scalp assessment before any treatment plan is developed.
As a Biote-certified hormone optimization provider, Teresa is also positioned to evaluate whether hormonal imbalances are contributing to your hair loss — an integrated clinical perspective that most hair restoration specialists don't bring to the assessment.
▪ Follow Teresa @injectorfnp_teresaFrequently Asked Questions
The best candidates are patients who still have follicles present — actively thinning or miniaturizing, but not completely absent. PRF works by reactivating dormant follicles; it cannot create new ones where none exist. Candidates include people with androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern), diffuse thinning, postpartum shedding, traction alopecia, and some medication-related loss. Scarring alopecia where follicles are permanently destroyed is generally not appropriate for PRF. Teresa will assess your scalp during consultation to give you an honest candidacy determination.
The initial protocol is typically 3–4 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. After the initial series, most patients transition to quarterly or biannual maintenance sessions to preserve and extend results. The exact schedule depends on your individual response — some patients see strong results from 3 sessions; others benefit from a fourth before maintenance. Teresa will assess your progress and adjust the plan accordingly rather than applying a fixed protocol to everyone.
Hair restoration results take time because they depend on your hair's natural growth cycle. Most patients begin noticing new fine hairs and improved thickness at the 2–3 month mark, with peak results visible at 4–6 months after the initial series. Some patients experience temporary increased shedding in the first few weeks — this is normal, expected, and a sign the treatment is working, not a sign that it isn't. Hair is replaced by thicker, stronger new growth in the months that follow.
The scalp is sensitive, and the injections involve some discomfort — particularly during the first session before you know what to expect. Most patients describe it as mild-to-moderate, similar to other scalp treatments. Topical numbing is applied prior to injections to reduce discomfort. The treatment itself takes under an hour, and post-treatment sensitivity typically resolves within 24 hours. Most patients tolerate the procedure well across multiple sessions.
Yes — and for many patients it makes clinical sense to evaluate both together. Hormonal imbalances, particularly changes in estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid function, are among the most common underlying drivers of diffuse hair loss. Teresa's Biote certification in hormone optimization means she can assess whether a hormonal component is contributing to your hair loss alongside the PRF treatment plan. Addressing both simultaneously often produces better overall outcomes than treating the symptom (hair loss) without investigating the cause.
Start Before
You Have To
The best time to begin hair restoration is before significant loss has occurred. Book a private consultation with Teresa Hernandez, MSN FNP-BC to assess your hair health and build a plan.
Call us: (702) 843-0590 · 7975 W Sahara Ave #101, Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV 89117
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