PRP Therapy For Hair Loss

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has proven to be a highly effective treatment for hair loss in both men and women. This three-step process includes a person having their blood drawn, processed and injected into their scalp. PRP Therapy for Hair Loss is becoming increasingly popular because it is an all-natural alternative to hair loss prevention. 

Plasma contains special proteins that help the blood to clot and supports cell growth. Ideally, the PRP injection is placed into areas of the scalp where there is thinning hair. This will stimulate the growth of new and healthy cells.

It is a natural way to stimulate hair growth and encourage blood supply to the follicles. This approach has also been combined with other hair loss procedures and medications. 

PRP Therapy Process

One treatment of PRP has proven to be highly effective. However, to achieve optimal results it is recommended that you have three treatments of PRP therapy scheduled 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Some individuals even opt-in for a maintenance phase, returning every 4 to 6 months to ensure hair growth continues in the right direction. 

The three-step process includes:

• Blood Draw – Blood will be taken from your arm and placed into a machine that rapidly spins. This separates the fluids into different densities.
• Processing – After 10 minutes, your blood will now be in three separate layers: platelet-poor plasma, platelet-rich plasma, and red blood cells.
• Injection – The platelet-rich plasma will be injected into your scalp in the areas that need help with hair growth.

Benefits And Risks Involved

Many people may think the sounds of this procedure are scary, but there is little to no risk involved with PRP treatment. There are loads of benefits to having PRP therapy including: 

• Minimum Discomfort – Most do not experience pain. Pain can effectively be treated with ice and Tylenol. 
• Minimum Bruising – Some bruising may occur but subsides in one to two weeks.
• Minimum Downtime –  Very little downtime, allowing you to get on with your normal daily routine.

You will have to refrain from your normal hair maintenance for a few days, so no processing, coloring or blow-drying. With any type of procedure, there are risks involved. Side effect for PRP therapy include: 

• Injury to blood vessels or nerves
• Infection
• Calcification at the injection points
• Scar tissue

Who Is PRP Therapy For?

Both men and women may undergo this process. Anyone who has experienced hair loss may benefit from PRP therapy. However, keep in mind that those who are just starting to show signs of hair loss tend to get the best results from this therapy.

The perfect solution for those who are suffering from Androgenic Alopecia, which is a genetic form of hair loss. It typically occurs on the top of the head. This can be different for women, as hair loss tends to be widely spread throughout the scalp, rather than just on the top.  

Results

Consistency is always the key. You will want to schedule appoints as follows:

• Undergo treatments each month for the first three to four months.
• Maintenance treatments every three to six months.

These time frames will all depend upon the patient’s response to the treatment and the results that they are experiencing. Individuals can expect to see results within the first two to three months.

Early results may include:

• Decrease hair shedding
• Increase new growth
• Increase hair length

For optimal results, it is recommended to receive treatment every three to six months on a long-term basis to continue the stimulation of hair growth, as well as stem cells that are associated with this growth.

Beyond Hair Loss Treatment

PRP treatments are so effective that they go far beyond increasing hair growth. PRP has been used in the medical field since the 1980s for problems such as healing injured tendons, ligaments and muscles.

In fact, famous athletes have undergone PRP therapy to help recover from sports-related injuries. Both Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal underwent PRP therapy to help recover from knee injuries.  This treatment has proven to be very effective for injury recovery.