Platelet Rich Plasma
Many men and women are concerned about the amount of hair they lose every day. The reasons for hair loss are many, including genetics, medical conditions, prescription drugs, stress and simply bad haircare. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is considered by dermatologists to be one of the best treatments for hair loss because it is non-invasive and the results look natural.
A small amount of your own blood is taken and treated in a centrifuge to separate the enriched cells or platelets. This highly concentrated platelet-rich plasma includes essential growth proteins and is injected into the scalp with a special micro needle. The process is also used for certain types of facelifts and wound healing because it regenerates tissue. It usually takes …show more content…
The treatments should be about two weeks apart. Our specialist may also prescribe certain medications to take along with the treatment. For some people, PRP is used in combination with other treatments for good results.
Between the first and fourth treatment, you may see a significant reduction of hair loss. Studies reported on the US National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health showed an increase from 71 hair follicles to 93. After the fourth treatment, you may begin to see fuzz growing in the area. PRP not only stimulates hair growth, it also makes the hair follicles stronger. There are no recorded side effects. Since blood may need to be taken several times, a numbing cream is used to reduce any discomfort.
During your consultation with our specialist, you can learn more about the benefits of PRP for hair restoration. However, if you have lost all of your hair, this treatment may not be for you. It will not grow new hair on a bald spot, but will make thinning hair thicker by strengthening the hair follicles.
The main advantages of PRP therapy for hair loss
A small amount of your own blood is taken and treated in a centrifuge to separate the enriched cells or platelets. This highly concentrated platelet-rich plasma includes essential growth proteins and is injected into the scalp with a special micro needle. The process is also used for certain types of facelifts and wound healing because it regenerates tissue. It usually takes …show more content…
The treatments should be about two weeks apart. Our specialist may also prescribe certain medications to take along with the treatment. For some people, PRP is used in combination with other treatments for good results.
Between the first and fourth treatment, you may see a significant reduction of hair loss. Studies reported on the US National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health showed an increase from 71 hair follicles to 93. After the fourth treatment, you may begin to see fuzz growing in the area. PRP not only stimulates hair growth, it also makes the hair follicles stronger. There are no recorded side effects. Since blood may need to be taken several times, a numbing cream is used to reduce any discomfort.
During your consultation with our specialist, you can learn more about the benefits of PRP for hair restoration. However, if you have lost all of your hair, this treatment may not be for you. It will not grow new hair on a bald spot, but will make thinning hair thicker by strengthening the hair follicles.
The main advantages of PRP therapy for hair loss