Platelet Rich Plasma Hair (PRP-Hair)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is defined as an autologous concentration of plasma with a greater count of platelets than that of whole blood.
PRP in Hair Loss
PRP injections can be effective in treating male pattern baldness & female pattern hair loss & hair fall, both in preventing hair loss and promoting new hair growth. PRP can also aid in the stimulation of hair growth after hair transplants. PRP injections trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle and increasing the thickness of the hair shaft. Sometimes this approach is combined with other hair loss procedures or medications.
Most PRP therapy requires three treatments 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are required every 4–6 months.
PRP therapy process
PRP therapy is a three-step process.
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 20 minutes in the centrifuge, your blood will have separated into 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 Therapy Risks and Side Effects
A PRP injection is a low-risk procedure and does not usually cause major side effects. The procedure involves a blood draw, so you should make sure you are hydrated and have eaten beforehand to prevent feeling lightheaded. After the procedure, you may experience some soreness and bruising at the injection site.
Because PRP injections are made up of your own cells and plasma, the risk of an allergic reaction is much lower than with other injectable medications like corticosteroids. Less common risks of PRP injections include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP-Face)
Also known as the “vampire facial
Blood injection: Doctors under sterile conditions inject the blood that contains the high concentration of platelets into your face, using a syringe or microneedling (device that looks like a lint roller with tiny needles sticking out of it).
Indications:
1) Skin Rejuvenation
2) Acne scars
1) Skin Rejuvenation:
- Reduce wrinkles
- Plump up sagging skin
- Get rid of deep creases
- Improve one’s complexion
2) Acne scars:
We inject a concentrated solution of platelets taken from your blood, into the affected area of skin. Platelets are a natural component of blood, essential to the process of healing and growth of new skin tissue, particularly collagen and elastin.
Frequently Asked Questions
The procedure itself is safe.
You may have a bit of pain, bruising, and swelling afterwards. These tend to go away within a few days.
You will experience some numbness in the treated area for about one hour
There may be some pain and stiffness at the site for a few days after treatment
It is important that you take medications prescribed by doctor
While PRP is considered safe for most people, it’s not recommended for anyone who has one of the following medical conditions:
- Hepatitis C
- HIV or AIDS
- Any type of blood cancer
- Cardiovascular disease, which requires taking a blood thinner
- Skin cancer in the area to be treated
These conditions affect your platelets, making them unable to deliver the expected results.
PRP injections are considered safe when performed by a trained medical provider. Mild risks include pain, redness, headaches.
Most patients will experience a natural thickening and regrowth of hair in the weeks following the procedure.
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