What Is PRP? PRP Acts Like Manure And Not Fertilizers

September 5, 2022 | By admin

What Is PRP? PRP Acts Like Manure And Not Fertilizers

PRP, which is also known as Platelet-Rich-Plasma is a therapy for hair loss. It is a three-step medical treatment in which the patient’s blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp.

Experts in the medical community claim that PRP injections trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing the blood supply to the hair follicles. It also increases the thickness of the hair shaft. If you are suffering from balding or excessive hair loss, then PRP is combined with a hair transplant to help the patient get the best possible results.

   

PRP Therapy Process

Usually, PRP therapy is a three-step process. It will also require different treatment sittings which must be done within 4-6 weeks apart. One must not forget about maintenance treatments at all if he or she wants to maintain the hair transplant and PRP treatment results.

Beyond this, the steps of the process are mentioned below.

Step 1

Blood is drawn from the patient and is put into a centrifuge, which is a machine that spins rapidly to separate fluids of different densities.

Step 2

After about 10 minutes in the centrifuge, the blood will separate into three layers, including:

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma
  • Platelet-Poor Plasma
  • Red Blood Cells

Step 3

The platelet-rich plasma is drawn into a syringe and injected into different areas of the scalp that need increased hair growth. There have also been several studies that support the use of PRP in hair restoration and growth.

  

 

PRP for Hair Loss Side Effects

Since the PRP therapy treatment involves injecting the patient’s own blood into the scalp, one is not at an increased risk of getting a communicable disease. However, the PRP treatment does involve injections, which is why it carries the following risks:

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

If you want to avoid suffering from any of these side effects, then you must get a PRP treatment from qualified medical professionals only.

If you want to see how a live PRP treatment is done, then check out this video by Dr. Amit Gupta.

Risks Of PRP for Hair Loss

When you are getting a PRP treatment done for hair loss, then there are several things related to your biological health that you need to share with your doctor. For example, you must make sure to report any medications that you might be taking.

When you are going for your initial consultation, your doctor will ask you to avoid PRP if:

  • You are on blood thinners
  • Indulge in heavy smoking
  • Have a history of drug or alcohol abuse

Beyond this, you might also be recommended against the treatment if you have 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

Does PRP Work For Hair Loss?

Even after reading about the benefits that PRP provides for reversing hair loss, there are still people out there who are in doubt. So, let’s go over some studies that clearly show the benefits of getting PRP treatment for hair loss.

A study of 11 people who were suffering from androgenic alopecia found that when 2-3 cubic centimeters of PRP is injected into the scalp every 2 weeks for 3 months, then the average number of follicles grown increased from 71 to 93. This study clearly shows that PRP helps in hair growth that supports plastic surgery treatments like hair transplants.

Another study conducted on 10 people who were receiving PRP injections every 2-3 weeks for 3 months showed an improvement in:

  • The number of hairs
  • Thickness of hair
  • Strength of hair roots

This study provides support to the finding that PRP is actually effective in maintaining good hair growth. It also supports hair transplant treatments for patients.

There was another study that compared two groups of patients who used two different hair treatments for six months, including Rogaine and PRP. The results of the study showed that PRP performed much better for hair loss than Rogaine.

The study also showed that the level of platelets can also affect how well the plasma works for hair loss. This means that a lower level of platelets in a patient will make the treatment a little less effective for the person.

PRP treatment is able to provide patients with so many benefits as it contains proteins that help the hair regrow. It also helps in:

  • Helping the blood clot
  • Encourage cell growth

Benefits of PRP For Hair Loss

Apart from everything that has been mentioned till now, there are many other benefits of getting PRP treatment for hair loss. Some of these benefits are:

  • Non-Invasive and Convenient Hair Restoration

With PRP injections, patients can get treatments conveniently to restore their hair growth and maintain good results after getting hair transplants. At Divine Cosmetic Surgery, we are also providing patients with Hair PRP treatments that they can get from the comfort of their home or office!

  • The Natural Look

Hair loss treatment is done in combination with hair transplants and PRP treatments provide very natural results. But this also means that the patient should not miss his or her PRP treatment appointments.

  • Individualized Treatments

PRP treatment for hair loss is a completely customizable procedure. Dr. Amit Gupta at Divine Cosmetic Surgery evaluated the hair loss of the patient and creates a customized treatment plan to provide the patient with the best results.

Why Get PRP Treatment at Divine Cosmetic Surgery?

At Divine Cosmetic Surgery, the entire team is led under the supervision of Dr. Amit Gupta, who is the founder, director, and head surgeon. Dr. Amit Gupta has an experience of over 20 years and has treated thousands of patients who suffer from excessive hair loss and balding.

We only use the best that science and technology have to offer to make sure that our patients always get the best results. If you also want to turn the clock back and get your hair back, then book your consultation with us today!