Natural and New Technology
Hair PRP
PRP is derived from the bloodstream and has been used to treat musculoskeletal and, more recently, skin disorders for years. PRP treatments, often referred to as “vampire” treatments, may help enhance the texture and look of the skin when injected into the skin or used in conjunction with micro-needling (a method that utilizes small needles to produce minute skin incisions). PRP has recently gained prominence as a possible treatment option for one of dermatology’s most difficult problems: hair loss. Typically, doctors use this procedure to prevent hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia, a common disorder in which hair follicles shrink.
This is also referred to as male pattern baldness in men. PRP is not a cure for hair loss-related disorders. For this reason, a patient would need to undergo several PRP treatments over time in order to sustain hair growth benefits. The frequency with which a doctor recommends PRP will vary based on the patient’s health and the result of their initial therapy. Once hair loss is under control, the doctor may recommend maintenance sessions every 3–6 months
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a person’s blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp. This process may potentially aid in the fight against hair loss in men and women, particularly when combined with other hair loss procedures. PRP therapy begins with the collection of 30 milliliters of the patient’s blood, which takes around twenty minutes to complete.
Hair 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 10 minutes in the centrifuge, your blood will have separated into 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.
The Benefits of Hair PRP Therapy:
The benefits you may notice after having hair
PRP therapy is as follows:
- Your hair may become thicker and denser in the problem areas.
- The appearance of balding and thinning spots may be reversed.
- Your receding hairline may begin to grow back in.
- Your self-confidence will increase gradually as those problem areas may seem to disappear.
Though this may all sound too good to be true, you had better start believing it!
