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PRP Hair Restoration

What is PRP hair restoration?

PRP for hair loss is a non-surgical procedure that utilizes the stem cells and growth factors from the patient’s own blood to trigger the growth of hair from resting or miniaturized hair follicles.

 

How does PRP for hair restoration work?

If the hair follicles or hair roots are healthy, the growth of the hair is healthy. Hair follicles survive on the nutrition they get from blood supply. PRP consist of your own blood plasma concentrated with 3-5 times the number of platelets found in normal circulating blood. These concentrated platelets contain protein and growth factors which:

  • Attract stem cells

  • Help stimulate hair follicles growth

  • Increase circulation to hair follicles

  • Decrease inflammation

 

Your PRP hair restoration consultation

During your consultation, your eligibility for the procedure will be confirmed. You will be asked about your complete medical history. Since the treatment will require a healthy number of platelets, candidates must not have critical thrombocytopenia or a low platelet count. Candidates must also have no active skin infection in the treatment area or any type of blood cancer. Those who are undergoing anti-coagulation therapy must consult with their doctor before considering PRP hair restoration treatment.

Once your eligibility for the treatment is confirmed, you will be given an overview of your treatment plan.

 

How should I prepare for a PRP hair restoration treatment?

Before you can begin your PRP hair regrowth treatment, you must take a break from any steroid medications for at least three weeks.

A week before your treatment, avoid taking anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulant medications.

Stay hydrated and get a full night’s sleep before your treatment.

 

What should I expect at the time of my treatment of PRP for hair restoration?

PRP therapy is a three-step process. Most PRP therapy requires three treatments 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are required every 4–6 months.

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Step 1

Your blood is drawn — typically from your arm — and put into a centrifuge (a machine that spins rapidly to separate fluids of different densities).

Step 2

After about 10 minutes in the centrifuge, your blood will have separated in three layers:

  • platelet-poor plasma

  • platelet-rich plasma

  • red blood cells

Step 3

The platelet-rich plasma is drawn up into a syringe and then injected into areas of the scalp that need increased hair growth.

 

PRP hair restoration aftercare

  • After your PRP hair restoration treatment, there is no downtime. You can resume your regular activities immediately. However, it is highly recommended to rest after your treatment session.

  • Taking short walks is encouraged after the treatment. Do not engage in strenuous activities for at least two days after the session.

  • Extreme temperature can affect the benefits of PRP hair restoration injections. Do not take a hot bath or use a sauna for at least two days after the treatment.

 

What are the side effects of PRP for hair restoration?

Because PRP therapy involves injecting your own blood into your scalp, you aren’t at risk for getting a communicable disease. Still, any therapy that involves injections always carries a risk of side effects such as:

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  • Injury to blood vessels or nerves

  • Infection

  • Calcification at the injection points

  • Scar tissue

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There’s also the chance that you could have a negative reaction to the anesthetic used in the therapy. If you decide to pursue PRP therapy for hair loss, let us know in advance about your tolerance to anesthetics.

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