PRP Hair Restoration

Both male and female pattern hair loss are common issues that can affect the way you feel about yourself. There are various treatment options available, but the cons often outweigh the pros. Prescription drugs and topical treatments show limited results while having adverse side effects, Surgical restoration can be highly invasive, very expensive, and does not treat the underlying cause of hair loss. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)  is the newest and most economical option for hair restoration, which works simply by injecting your own platelets back into the affected areas of your scalp to promote hair growth.

The first step of PRP Hair Restoration is to consult with the doctor to determine if the treatment is right for you. In PRP, platelets are cells that clot blood when you are injured and tell your body’s tissue to heal and grow. Because of their function, many fields in medicine started using Platelet Rich Plasma as a natural way of speeding up recovery and promoting the growth of healthier tissue in less time. Hair replacement specialists recently discovered the benefits of PRP for hair restoration by using the body’s natural growth factors and stem cells together to repair diminishing or dormant hair follicles.

The simple, three-step process starts with a collection of blood in a special collection tube, which is then placed in a centrifuge. The blood will separate into three distinct layers, one of which is the Platelet-Rich Plasma. This section of highly concentrated platelets is extracted from the other layers. Using a small needle, the platelets are injected into the areas of the scalp that need to improve