How long does PRP last for hair?

Hair loss can affect your look and self-confidence, but it is a problem that you can control and treat in many ways. If you are finally ready to consider hair restoration options, one of the most effective treatments you can have is Hair Restoration with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). PRP treatments are a safe way to slow hair loss and regrow your hair, using a state-of-the-art technique which relies on platelets extracted from your own blood. This hair restoration treatment has very low risks, is effective and is also completely natural. You can learn more about how PRP works and the results you can have below.

How does PRP Hair Restoration work?

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, has many direct, positive effects on hair growth and is an ideal treatment for those who desire a natural and safe hair restoration solution. PRP contains several natural growth factors which can help give patients a healthier scalp and hairs. For example, PRP includes:

• Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) —this compound facilitates skin and blood vessel growth and cell replication
• Transforming Growth-Factor-Beta (TGF-b) — this compound aids the growth of the matrix between cells
• Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) — supports the formation of blood vessels
• Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) — stimulates cell growth, the formation of blood vessels formation and collagen production
• Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 (FGF-2) —supports specialized cell and blood vessel formation
• Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) — helps regulate healthy and normal cell physiology

When introduced into the tissues of the scalp, the growth factors listed above can have a material impact on the health and regeneration of the stem cells of the hair follicle, leading to the formation of healthier follicles and hairs and an overall improved hairline, naturally.

Is Hair Restoration with PRP a comfortable procedure?

Your hair restoration treatment with PRP begins with a visit to our office where your blood is drawn, just as it would be for routine testing and analysis. After sufficient blood has been taken, it is then put into a centrifuge where it is spun at a high velocity to separate the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from the other components of the blood. Once the PRP has been isolated, your physician will then inject the PRP into areas of the scalp where you are experiencing hair loss. Both the drawing of blood and introduction of the PRP into the scalp is performed using fine needles and most patients find both aspects of the procedure highly tolerable. PRP is also safe. The entire process is conducted using sterilized equipment, all but eliminating the risk of foreign contaminants affecting the PRP. Also, since PRP is an autologous treatment (the blood is taken from your own body), there is virtually no risk of an adverse reaction to the treatment.

Is Hair Restoration with PRP permanent?

Hair restoration with PRP is not a permanent solution to all forms of hair loss, but it is a long-lasting one. You can easily maintain your results with follow-ups once annually after your initial series of treatments. All patients are unique, however, so you may need more or fewer treatments to maintain your ideal level of rejuvenation. Consult with a hair restoration specialist, like Dr. Manu Aggarwal at the Vein Care Center, to plan the ideal hair care routine based on your needs.

How does PRP Hair Restoration compare against other hair treatment methods?

Hair Restoration with PRP is an autologous treatment since it uses your body’s own growth factors to produce your healthy hair results. By contrast, alternative treatments for hair loss, like topicals or oral medications, have some risks which PRP does not. For example, a loss of libido, headaches and hair growth in unwanted body locations are all reported side effects of minoxidil and finasteride, two common hair restoration treatments. Finasteride has also been known to complicate fetal development and is not recommended for women who are or wish to become pregnant. Prospective patients can easily avoid these risks while enjoying their results safely when they choose PRP-based hair restoration treatments.

Where do I go for my Hair Restoration with PRP treatment?

If you want to have the most effective and natural hair restoration treatment available today, performed with precision and care, call Dr. Manu Aggarwal at the Vein Care Center now at 419 227 4472 and schedule your in-person consultation. At our convenient office in the heart of Lima, Ohio, Dr. Aggarwal can help you feel satisfied with the look of your hair again, using the latest advances in cosmetic medicine. We look forward to seeing you in our offices soon!

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.

Some in the medical community think that PRP injections trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle and increasing the thickness of the hair shaft. Sometimes this approach is combined with other hair loss procedures or medications.

There hasn’t been enough research to prove if PRP is an effective hair loss treatment. However, PRP therapy has been in use since the 1980s. It’s been used for problems such as healing injured tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

PRP therapy process

PRP therapy is a three-step process. Most PRP therapy requires three treatments 4–6 weeks apart.

Maintenance treatments are required every 4–6 months.

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 in 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.

There hasn’t been enough research to prove whether PRP is effective. It’s also unclear for whom — and under what circumstances — it’s most effective.

According to arecent study, “Although PRP has sufficient theoretical scientific basis to support its use in hair restoration, hair restoration using PRP is still at its infancy. Clinical evidence is still weak.”

PRP for hair loss side effects

Because PRP therapy involves injecting your own blood into your scalp, you aren’t at risk for getting a communicable disease.

Still, any therapy that involves injections always carries a risk of side effects such as:

• injury to blood vessels or nerves
• infection
• calcification at the injection points
• scar tissue

There’s also the chance that you could have a negative reaction to the anesthetic used in the therapy. If you decide to pursue PRP therapy for hair loss, let your doctor know in advance about your tolerance to anesthetics.

Risks of PRP for hair loss

Be sure to report all medications you’re on before the procedure including supplements and herbs.

When you go for your initial consultation, many providers will recommend against PRP for hair loss if you:

• are on blood thinners
• are a heavy smoker
• have a history of alcohol or drug misuse

You might also be rejected for treatment if you’ve been diagnosed with:

• acute or chronic infections
• cancer
• chronic liver disease
• chronic skin disease
• hemodynamic instability
• hypofibrinogenemia
• metabolic disorder
• platelet dysfunction syndromes
• systemic disorder
• sepsis
• low platelet count
• thyroid disease

How much does PRP for hair loss cost?

PRP therapy typically consists of three treatments in a 4–6 week period, with maintenance treatments every 4–6 months.

The price typically ranges from $1,500–$3,500 for the initial three treatments, with one injection at $400 or more. Pricing depends on a number of factors including:

• your geographic location
• quality of equipment
• the addition of nutritive components

Many insurance plans consider PRP for hair loss treatment to be cosmetic and don’t cover any of the costs of the treatment. Check with your insurance provider to see if PRP therapy is covered for you.

Takeaway

If you’re concerned about hair loss, you have a number of options including medication like Rogaine and Propecia, along with hair transplant surgery. Another consideration is PRP therapy.

Although there’s limited clinical proof that PRP for hair loss works, there are many who believe that PRP is a safe and effective way of reversing hair loss and stimulating new hair growth.

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