Greenville, SC’s Premier Hair Restoration Physician-Led Aesthetic Practice
At Arvé Aesthetics in Greenville, SC, our physicians provide advanced hair restoration using the DE|RIVE regenerative hair system, a professional-grade, physician-led treatment designed to stimulate the scalp, support follicular health, and restore thicker, healthier hair growth. Hair thinning affects millions of men and women, and regenerative medicine can offer solutions that go beyond topical products or temporary fixes. Our approach addresses the biological causes of hair thinning while supporting stronger hair from the follicle outward, with the goal of fuller-looking hair, improved scalp health, and renewed confidence.
What Is Hair Restoration?
Hair restoration at Arvé Aesthetics is built around DE|RIVE, a regenerative hair system offered in two treatment tiers, Essential and Advanced, along with HydraScalp with Keravive, a complementary standalone scalp treatment.
DE|RIVE uses a biomimetic, plant-derived secretory factor serum designed to support follicle signaling, reduce inflammation, and stimulate hair regrowth. It is delivered using the Ultra+ (AMP) system, a multi-modal device that combines low-level ultrasound, radiofrequency, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to drive DE|RIVE serum directly into the dermis, where hair follicles live. This targeted delivery is what distinguishes the DE|RIVE protocol from simply applying a serum to the scalp surface.
HydraScalp with Keravive uses Vortex Fusion technology to exfoliate the scalp and infuse a peptide complex, followed by at-home peptide and DE|RIVE follow-up care. It is designed to complement DE|RIVE, not to replace it.
What It Addresses
- Genetic hair thinning: androgenetic alopecia is one of the most common causes of progressive hair loss in men and women
- Hormonal changes: fluctuations in estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid function can contribute to shedding and thinning
- Stress or illness: physical and emotional stress can disrupt the hair growth cycle, leading to diffuse shedding
- Aging and reduced follicle activity: follicles naturally become less active over time, producing finer, weaker hair
- Nutritional deficiencies: inadequate levels of iron, biotin, zinc, and other nutrients can impair hair growth
- Postpartum shedding: hormonal shifts following delivery commonly trigger temporary but significant hair loss
- Medication-related hair loss: certain medications list hair thinning or shedding as a known side effect
How It Works
Hair loss is driven by several overlapping factors, including reduced follicular blood supply, hormonal sensitivity, inflammation, and progressive follicle miniaturization.
Essential treatment consists of DE|RIVE serum delivered into the scalp using the Ultra+ system, which drives the serum into the dermis using ultrasound, radiofrequency, and EMS energy rather than leaving it to sit on the scalp surface.
Advanced treatment builds on Essential within the same visit: a scalp exfoliation step using the HydraScalp Purify Tip and Beta-HD Extract Solution prepares the scalp, DE|RIVE is then delivered via Ultra+, and the session concludes with red light (LED) therapy.
Both approaches are designed to support cellular regeneration, reduce inflammation, and encourage the natural hair growth cycle. Neither involves injections or needles.
What to Expect
Consultation
A consultation with one of our providers is required before beginning Essential, Advanced, or HydraScalp with Keravive treatment. Your provider will conduct a thorough medical evaluation of your scalp and hair cycle to understand the underlying contributors to your hair loss before recommending an individualized treatment plan. Patients beginning a treatment series receive take-home DE|RIVE serum, medical-grade shampoo, and conditioner at this visit, with instructions to begin daily use one week before the first in-office session to help prepare the scalp.
The Procedure
Essential treatment consists of DE|RIVE serum delivered into the scalp using the Ultra+ system.
Advanced treatment adds two steps to the same visit: scalp exfoliation using the HydraScalp Purify Tip and Beta-HD Extract Solution, followed by DE|RIVE delivered via Ultra+, and completed with red light (LED) therapy.
HydraScalp with Keravive is a separate, standalone treatment that uses Vortex Fusion technology to exfoliate the scalp and infuse a peptide complex, followed by at-home peptide and DE|RIVE follow-up care.
None of these treatments involve injections or needles. Each is designed to be painless and non-invasive, with zero downtime and an immediate return to daily activities.
Duration
Essential appointments typically take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Advanced appointments include additional steps and typically take longer.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
A single treatment is not expected to produce visible results. A full series is required to see meaningful change, since hair regrowth develops gradually as follicles move through their natural growth cycle.
Treatment is available in three packages:
- Essential Starting Series: four Essential treatments, the recommended starting point for anyone beginning hair restoration
- Advanced Starting Series: four Advanced treatments, the recommended starting point for patients pursuing the Advanced protocol
- Premier Starting Series: four Advanced treatments plus three additional HydraScalp with Keravive sessions, for a comprehensive combined plan
All three packages include take-home DE|RIVE serum, medical-grade shampoo, and conditioner. Annual to semi-annual maintenance treatments are recommended after completing a series to help preserve results.
Results / Healing Timeline
Hair restoration is a gradual biological process. Improvement develops over several months as follicles cycle through their natural growth phases. Typical improvements include:
- Reduced shedding: most patients notice less hair loss within 4 to 8 weeks
- Increased density: fuller, thicker hair typically develops progressively through the treatment series
- Stronger hair strands: improved follicle health can produce more resilient hair over time
- Improved scalp health: reduced inflammation and better circulation support a healthier scalp environment
- Fuller overall appearance: visible improvements in density and texture typically continue through the 6 to 12 month mark
Who Is Not a Good Candidate?
- Advanced or complete baldness: patients with completely inactive follicles may not respond to regenerative treatment and may be better suited to hair transplantation, though DE|RIVE and HydraScalp with Keravive can still support scalp health and complement transplant outcomes
Aftercare
- Pre-treatment prep: begin using take-home DE|RIVE serum, shampoo, and conditioner one week before your first in-office session to help prepare the scalp
- Scalp serum: apply DE|RIVE take-home serum to the scalp twice daily
- Shampoo and conditioner: use the included medical-grade shampoo and conditioner with every shower
- Consistency: daily use of take-home products is a required part of the protocol, not an optional addition, and directly supports results from in-office treatment
- Activity: no downtime is required, and normal activities can resume immediately after treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
How many treatments will I need?
Treatment is built around a four-treatment series, either the Essential Starting Series or the Advanced Starting Series, depending on your recommended protocol. A single treatment is not expected to produce visible results, a full series is needed to see meaningful change, and maintenance treatments may be recommended afterward to preserve results.
Is the treatment painful?
No. Essential, Advanced, and HydraScalp with Keravive treatments are painless and non-invasive, with no needles, no numbing cream, and no downtime. You can return to normal activities immediately after your appointment.
How long does each appointment take?
Essential appointments typically take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Advanced appointments include additional steps and typically take longer.
When will I see results?
Hair grows slowly, so results develop gradually. A typical timeline is 4 to 8 weeks for reduced shedding, 8 to 12 weeks for early signs of regrowth, and 4 to 6 months for improved density and texture.
Can women benefit from this treatment?
Yes. Hair thinning in women is extremely common and often responds well to regenerative scalp treatment. The DE|RIVE protocol is appropriate for both men and women.
Will this work if I am already significantly bald?
Hair restoration works most effectively when follicles are still present but weakened. Patients with advanced baldness may require hair transplantation, though regenerative treatment can still support scalp health and complement transplant outcomes.
Why not just use minoxidil or finasteride?
Both medications require indefinite use, and stopping them typically reverses any progress. Finasteride in particular carries potential systemic hormonal side effects. The DE|RIVE protocol offers a regenerative, medication-free alternative that addresses inflammation, a key driver of hair loss that traditional medications do not target. The daily scalp serum, shampoo, and conditioner provide ongoing follicle support between treatments, serving a similar maintenance role without systemic effects.
Is PRP an option for hair restoration at Arvé Aesthetics?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) has been used for hair restoration for many years and can support hair growth by delivering concentrated growth factors to the scalp. It does have some limitations compared to DE|RIVE: it requires a blood draw and scalp injections, and because topical numbing is difficult to apply effectively on the scalp, those injections are typically performed without numbing. Results can also be more variable, since the concentration of growth factors depends on the individual patient’s blood.
DE|RIVE delivers a consistent, standardized formulation with every treatment, without needles or injections. For these reasons, DE|RIVE is our preferred approach to regenerative hair restoration at Arvé Aesthetics. PRP may still be discussed as a combination option during your consultation.
What do I use at home between treatments?
Patients use the DE|RIVE twice-daily scalp serum along with DE|RIVE shampoo and conditioner, starting one week before their first in-office session. These products are a required part of the protocol, not optional add-ons, and work continuously between in-office visits to maintain and extend results.
How is the in-office treatment different from just applying the serum at home?
The in-office treatment uses the Ultra+ system to actively drive DE|RIVE serum into the dermis using ultrasound, radiofrequency, and EMS energy. This delivers regenerative ingredients to the depth of the hair follicle, which topical application alone cannot reliably achieve. The in-office treatment provides the foundation, and the at-home products provide ongoing support between visits.
What is HydraScalp with Keravive, and how is it different from DE|RIVE?
HydraScalp with Keravive is a standalone scalp treatment that uses Vortex Fusion technology to exfoliate the scalp and infuse a peptide complex, followed by at-home peptide and DE|RIVE follow-up care. It is designed to complement DE|RIVE rather than replace it, and may be added to a treatment plan based on your provider’s recommendation.
Your Hair, Restored With Intention
Our goal is not simply to slow hair loss, but to support long-term scalp health and renewed confidence.
To schedule a consultation at Arvé Aesthetics in Greenville, SC, contact our team at (864) 696-2234 or use our online booking link.
