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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a patient's own blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the patient's scalp.
Platelets contain healing growth factors. Those growth factors are like signal callers that give instructions to your tissue to regenerate and multiply. With PRP for hair, your growth factors and stem cells work together to reverse the miniaturization of the hair follicle and jumping starting dormant hair back into growth stage.
PRP is best used for patients with androgenic alopecia, which is a genetically determined type of hair thinning that typically occurs along the top of the head.

Are PRP safe?

In general, PRP is a safe treatment. The side effects of PRP injections are very limited, because the injections are created from your own blood, your body will not reject or react negatively to them.

How does PRP work?

PRP injections involves collection of your own blood. Then blood is processed to separate out the platelet rich plasma (PRP) portion. These activated platelets are then injected directly into the point of care. This releases growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells your body produces.

What are the steps needed for PRP?

There are 3 easy steps:
  • Step 1: A special collection tube is used to draw patient's blood and is placed into a centifuge.
  • Step 2: The platelet-rich plasma from centifuge is drawn up into a syringe.
  • Step 3: Using a small needle, the platelets are then injected into patient's scalp in the areas that need improment.

How many treatments are required?

Treatment will vary based on your need. Initially, your provider may recommend 2-3 treatments spaced 1 month apart. After the initial treatments, many physicians suggest maintenance treatments 2-3 times per year.

Is there any recovery time?

There is no downtime or a long recovery process. It is advised to avoid using any harsh dyes or chemicals on your hair for 48 hours.

Is this a cure for baldness?

PRP is not a cure for baldness. The genetic medical problem will always remain. However, there is great evidence that regular treatments can significantly slow down the effects of Androgenetic Alopecia and even works to increase hair density.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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