Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a non-surgical procedure for hair regrowth, best used for treating thinning hair and slowing or stopping the progression of hair loss.
Losing your hair can be a hugely distressing thing to go through and it can have a huge impact on your self-confidence.
PRP treatment can tackle both male/female pattern baldness and alopecia as it encourages the growth of existing hair follicles, making your hair appear fuller and healthier without resorting to surgery. It is therefore the most natural way to treat your hair growth.
Why Choose PRP?
Hair loss is generally caused by a lack of cell renewal in the scalp – which makes PRP the perfect treatment as it stimulates the production of new healthy cells.
It is a simple procedure and completely natural product of your own body. PRP provides safe and reliable results and has a very quick recovery period.
Only a small amount of blood is taken as though you are having your routine blood testing and local anaesthesia is used, so you experience very minimal discomfort.
What can PRP achieve?
- Fuller and healthier natural-looking hair
- Significantly increase of hair regrowth
- Production of new healthy cells
- Decreased hair dystrophy and burning or itching sensation
- Can serve as a safe and effective treatment option in Alopecia areata (AA)
The PRP procedure
PRP is prepared from an extract of your own blood (plasma).
PRP treatment will commonly last between 30 minutes and 60 minutes
To do this, 30 – 60 ml of blood is drawn from your arm.
The blood is then placed in a centrifuge machine. The centrifuge spins and separates the platelets from the rest of the blood components and is abstracted to be administered back into the body.
The growth factor-concentrated platelets are injected into the scalp via micro injections.
After Your PRP Procedure
There is no downtime for PRP so you can immediately return to your normal daily routine. It is recommended that strenuous activity and alcohol consumption is be avoided for 24 hours post procedure.
The results of PRP can usually be seen between two to three months post treatment.
Depending on your type of hair loss, and the extent of the loss, PRP for hair restoration is usually recommended as a course of 3 to 6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Then depending on your individual needs, a maintenance session once a year.