PRP Hair Restoration
Many women suffer from hairloss, with androgenic alopecia being the most common cause. Conditions such as PCOS can exacerbate this. Unlike men who develop a receeding hair line, women start to notice a widening part and thinner hair as this condition progresses. Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) is a fairly new, exciting, non-surgical option for natural hair restoration. PRP works by increasing cell proliferation, and promotes the transition from telogen to anagen phase in the hair cycle as well as prolongs anagen phase. To create thicker and more dense hair.
What to Expect
- Your blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge by our medical staff. The centrifuge separates the platelet-rich plasma from the red and white blood cells.
- The platelet-rich plasma is then injected directly into the scalp with multiple tiny injections around the hair line.
- Most patients tolerate this well with minimal discomfort. Nitrous gas is available for anesthesia as needed.
What results should I expect?
Good candidates for PRP hair restoration can expect to see a 30-40% increase in follicle diameter and a 30-40% increase in follicle count.How many treatments does it require?
Recommended initial therapy includes 4 treatments. Some patients will be placed on maintenance therapy to continue. It is not uncommon for patients to have initiated hair restoration therapy of another etiology. Like most other treatments, combination therapy will always
