PRP Therapy
PRP stands for “platelet-rich plasma.” Platelet-rich plasma therapy uses the best rich plasma your blood has to offer because it heals injuries faster, encourages growth factors, and also increases levels of collagen and stem cells—these are naturally produced in the body to keep you looking young and fresh. In this case, those growth factors are used to help regrow thinning hair.
Who Can Benefit from PRP Injections?
PRP injections can benefit a wider range of people than you may have initially thought. These plasma injections are platelet rich and can potentially help the following groups:
- Both men and women. Male balding and hair thinning is talked about extensively, but women do not often get the same benefit of widespread information. The fact is that women can lose hair, too, due to several different factors.
- Those suffering from androgenic alopecia or other forms of alopecia. This is also known as male/female pattern baldness. It is a hereditary condition that affects around 80 million people in the United States alone.
- A sizeable age range of people. Many successful clinical trials have been tested with people ranging from 18 to 72 years of age.
- Those suffering from hair loss due to high stress levels. Since this condition is not chronic, it can be treated rather easily.
- Those who have recently experienced hair loss. The more recent the hair loss occurred, the better your chances are of fixing it before it is too late for PRP injections.
- Those with thinning or balding hair, but not completely bald people. PRP injections are meant to thicken, strengthen, and grow hair from follicles that are still functioning, however weakly this may seem.
Benefits of PRP for Hair as a Standalone Treatment
Let’s break down the benefits of PRP for hair as a standalone treatment is worth the hype:
- Hair Strengthening: PRP therapy does wonders in fortifying your existing hair, preventing further thinning hair.
- Diameter Boost: Say hello to thicker hair as PRP increases the diameter of your current strands.
- Minimally invasive: With no cuts or incisions, PRP is a safe and gentle procedure.
- Non-Allergenic: PRP’s use of your body’s materials ensures there’s no risk of rejection or allergies.
- Limited Hair Loss: You won’t be shedding hair; PRP helps keep hair loss in check.
- Dandruff Reduction: PRP’s revitalisation process leads to less scalp flakiness.
- Hair Darkening and Density: PRP also helps your hair look darker and denser.
Benefits of PRP Therapy with Hair Transplantation
There are several benefits to using PRP alongside hair transplant surgery:
- Reduced Sensitivity: PRP therapy decreases sensitivity in the surgical area during both the procedure and the postoperative phase.
- Complication Prevention: It helps avoid potential post-surgical complications, ensuring a smoother recovery.
- Enhanced Graft Adhesion: PRP promotes and accelerates the attachment of transplanted grafts for better results.
- Redness Reduction: Say goodbye to post-surgery redness, thanks to PRP therapy.
- Speedy Healing: Wounds heal faster with PRP, expediting the recovery process.
- Quick Tissue Regeneration: PRP aids in the rapid regeneration of tissues, getting you back to your best self sooner.
- Limited Hair Loss: Experience minimal hair loss after the surgery, preserving your hair.
- Faster Results: PRP’s hair follicle regeneration means you’ll see results quicker.