Everything you need to know about PRP-Platelet Rich Plasma as Choice for Hair and Skin Rejuvenation

Platelet Rich Plasma offers a technique of therapy which can be used by patients or candidates for surgery or those patients wanting a more aggressive Non-Surgical approach to treatment.

What is Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is concentrated from your own blood which contains healing factors, such as white blood cells and bioactive proteins, called growth factors and stem cell markers. The tissues listed are important for tissue regeneration and repair.

Plasma which was once considered vital for clotting, have been proven scientifically to be a reservoir of these vital healing components. With advanced techniques we are able to concentrate these regenerative healing cells in a simple outpatient surgery.

The idea that the injection of platelet rich plasma into damaged tissues will stimulate your body to grow new, healthy cells and promote healing. The super concentrated platelets heal injured tissues in less time. Because the tissue growth factors are more concentrated in the prepared growth injections, researchers think the body’s tissues may heal faster.

Who is the ideal candidate for platelet rich plasma (PRP) Treatments for hair loss?

We focus on two types of hair loss patients when it comes to Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, these are basically firstly, where follicles are observed on the scalp due to poor quality hair growth, and patients with small area of alopecia areata. In our experiences, these are the patients who appear to have the greatest success with PRP hair regrowth treatments.

Platelets Rich Plasma is injected into the scalp to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. They are also effective in treating androgenic alopecia, which is also known as male and female pattern baldness.

Patients suffering from hair loss often exhibit a characteristic shrinking of the hair follicles. As follicles get smaller and smaller over time, they grow hair which is thinner and thinner, until they reach a point where they stop producing hair at all. Injecting Platelet Rich Plasma into the scalp can cause the shrinking hair follicles to become healthier and larger, producing thicker and fuller hair growth. We have found that platelet rich plasma accelerates the transition of the hair follicles from the dormant telogen that is resting phase back to the actively growing anagen that is growing phase.

Obtaining Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Small amounts of peripheral blood is taken from the patient and then placed into containers which are mounted on the sterile disposable container. This is then placed on a specialized centrifuge, for spinning, to separate the whole blood sample into ‘layers’ of platelet rich plasma and red blood cells. The PRP layer is aspirated from the red blood cells and is injected or applied, under sterilized methods into the localized area of abnormality.

Little to No Risk Factors

Platelet Rich Plasma is from your own blood, so there is little to no risk when conducted by a trained professional. Since the cell and procedure are autologous there is no risk for an allergic or immune reaction. Side effects or complications with PRP are extremely rare.

Procedure Time

The total process can last up to 30 minute. However, the majority of time will be used for processing by a trained medical specialist.

The healing Process

Platelet Rich Plasma signals for stem cells and regenerative cells to repair and rebuild the damaged tissue. This accelerated healing process not just reduces pain, it promotes increased strength, and improves overall function. The process, called the healing cascade, can be active and take place over 4-6 week period.

Long Term Outcome

Patients will see improvement in their symptoms over the course of healing time. This procedure may reduce the likelihood for further invasive treatments, such as surgery or prolonged use of medications. PRP injections heal injuries and symptoms over a short period of time with fewer side effects. Patients usually report a gradual improvement in symptoms and return of function. Many patients require two to three treatments to obtain optimal results and may even experience a dramatic return of function and relief over 2 to 3 months.

Post-Treatment Care

You must be particularly careful not to traumatize the area during this post-treatment time frame. The procedure may cause some localized soreness and discomfort. Patients can apply ice an elevation as needed. Use the area as tolerated since restricting movement for an extended time can cause stiffening.

Advantages of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

Advantages of PRP Therapy against hair loss are:

Simple, non surgical procedure

Multiple injections: procedure lasting approximately 60 minutes

Safe and reliable results

Very quick recovery period

Beautiful and above all extremely natural looking end results.