What is PRP Hair Restoration and How Does it Work?
PRP (Platelet-rich Plasma) Hair Restoration Therapy is a non-surgical treatment that utilizes a patient's own blood plasma to stimulate hair growth and improve the overall health of the hair and scalp. The procedure involves extracting a small amount of blood from the patient, which is then processed to isolate the platelets and plasma. This concentrated solution is then injected or applied topically to the scalp, providing a rich source of growth factors that promote hair growth and improve the overall health of the hair and scalp.
Treatment
PRP therapy is a safe and natural way to achieve hair growth and fullness without the need for harsh chemicals or invasive procedures. It is suitable for both men and women, and it can be used in conjunction with other hair loss treatments such as hair transplantation or minoxidil. The effects of the PRP therapy can be seen within 3-6 months of the treatment, and the results can last up to 12-18 months. After this time, the treatment can be repeated to maintain the desired results.
FAQs
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Results can last 12-18 months from the time of treatment. After the series of initial treatments are complete, maintenance treatments every 6-12 months can be helpful to maintain results.
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Any area that grows hair can be treated! Areas commonly treated is the crown of the head, hairline, and even facial hair.
PRP is not beneficial for those with significant balding over a long period of time.
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$600/treatment
$1,700 for package of 3
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The nurse will draw a sample of your own blood, similar to that of a standard blood test. This blood will then be placed in a centrifuge, and spun to separate the blood components. The platelelet rich plasma will then be extracted from the tube. This plasma contains several different growth factors that stimulate hair growth.
The plasma is then injected into the vascular area of your scalp surrounding your hair follicles. There may be several injection areas depending on the size and location of the treatment area. The growth factors in the PRP nourish and regenerate the hair follicle itself, resulting in thicker hair, more hair growth, and less hair loss.
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Treatment takes approximately 60 minutes.
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Ideally patients should have 3-5 sessions, spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
After this initial series of treatments, a maintenance treatment every 6-12 months may be beneficial in maintaining results.
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Results can become evident at 2 months post treatment, but are usually mor evident at the 6 month mark.
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Downtime is minimal! There is likely to be some redness, inflammation and potentially bruising at both the phlebotomy site and the injection sites, however this is usually very mild.
Side effects are minimal, as we are using your body's own plasma for the treatment, so now foreign substances are being injected into your body.
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You should not have a PRP treatment if:
• You have an infected area of where the PRP injections will treat
• You are breastfeeding or pregnant
• You have any of the following conditions:
• Active facial cancer
• Chemotherapy, immunosuppressive or steroid therapy
• Blood and clotting disorders, platelet abnormalities or deficiencies
• Anticoagulation therapy (i.e. Warfarin)
• Sepsis, chronic liver disease, hepatitis or any severe acute or chronic infections