A Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy stimulates growth within the dormant hair follicles and facilitates higher density growth after a hair transplant. The treatment can help individuals improve their scalp’s response to the hair restoration treatment and their chances of treatment success. Besides this, PRP is a highly potent pre-hair transplant therapy as well. The procedure works by drawing plasma-rich blood out of the patient and using it to deliver essential nutrients and growth factors into the dormant hair follicles. These growth factors help the scalp revive any stunted growth naturally.
Who Needs/Candidates
Individuals suffering from stunted hair growth, excessive hair loss, or balding will benefit from a PRP therapy. Those going to or already having received a hair transplant such as FUT or FUE make the ideal client for the treatment. Some of the qualities that may make you more suitable for a PRP include:
- Excessive hair loss and hair thinning
- Fully stunted hair growth
- Lack of response from the scalp after a transplant.
- Being at risk of developing complications from other forms of hair restoration.
Results to Expect
It’s important to note that PRP plays a supplementary role in hair growth and is typically used to enhance the results of a hair transplant. While the results will highly depend on the success of your hair transplant, the health of your scalp, and other individual situations, you can expect the following from your PRP therapy:
- Increased hair density within three months of treatment.
- Visible hair regrowth within two months.
- Continued regrowth for up to 8 months.
PRP is also highly potent as an independent therapy for less serious cases of hair loss. However, an independent treatment doesn’t work well for advanced stages of balding.
Treatment Goals
The primary reason for undergoing PRP therapy is the ability to increase hair density, accelerate growth, revive dormant hair follicles, and increase the overall success of a hair transplant. Androgenetic alopecia is a common condition that causes the hair follicle to shrink and stunt hair growth. Doctors also recommend a PRP as the first choice of treatment for hair loss caused by such a condition. The main goal is to provide healthy platelets that can deliver nutrients, vitamins, hormones, and growth factors needed by dormant and weak follicles to grow effectively.
Preparation/Pre-Op Care
It’s important to prepare for the treatment well in advance to prevent the risk of complications. Take the following steps to ensure a smoother experience:
- Take care of your diet and drink lots of fluids before undergoing treatment.
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption and smoking for at least one week before treatment.
- Consult your practitioner to learn about the risks of any prescription medication.
Treatment Steps
A PRP therapy involves multiple sessions where your blood is withdrawn, refined into a more potent state, and then carefully injected into the balding areas. Below are the primary steps involved in the treatment:
Recovery/Post-Op Care
Because of multiple injections, your scalp may experience bumpy skin, multiple tender spots, swelling, and bruising. Engaging in a postoperative care routine can help you minimise discomfort and enable quicker healing. Your care routine should include:
- At least one week of downtime for recovery.
- Not touching your scalp excessively.
- Only applying any ointments or hair care products after consultation
- Not washing your hair for at least 12 hours after the treatment.
- Avoiding all products that may cause infection in the injected areas.
- Refraining from sports and other intensive activities for at least one week
Benefits Expected
Doctors often recommend PRP therapy as the first line of treatment due to its ability to deliver natural results. It is also highly effective as an independent treatment, allowing individuals with less drastic conditions to avoid hair transplants. Some of the other benefits include:
- Ability to reverse hair loss and hair thinning
- Enriching the tissues and follicles to foster growth.
- Improved vascularity within the hair roots resulting in increased follicle viability
- Tissue repair and regeneration result in healthier growth and quick recovery
- Helping the suffering hair follicles become healthy and grow new hair.
- More nutrient, vitamin, and protein-rich environment essential for cell survival and improved follicle resilience.
- Prominent results without invasive methods.
- Minimal recovery times of 1-2 weeks.
- Ability to deliver a fully natural look.
Cost of PRP Treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy?
PRP therapy stimulates growth in dormant hair follicles and enhances hair density after a transplant by delivering essential nutrients and growth factors from the patient's plasma-rich blood.
Who can benefit from PRP therapy?
Individuals experiencing excessive hair loss, stunted hair growth, or those undergoing hair transplants like FUT or FUE are ideal candidates for PRP therapy.
How does PRP therapy work?
The procedure involves drawing plasma-rich blood from the patient and injecting it into the scalp, which helps revive dormant hair follicles and promote natural hair growth.
What conditions indicate the need for PRP therapy?
Conditions such as excessive hair loss, fully stunted hair growth, and lack of response from the scalp after a transplant suggest the need for PRP therapy.
Is PRP therapy effective for hair restoration?
Yes, PRP therapy enhances the scalp's response to hair restoration treatments, improving the chances of successful hair growth.
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