Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is concentrated blood plasma which contains approximately three to five times the number of platelets found in normal circulating blood. Moreover, it contains platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), transforming growth factor (TGF) and other bioactive proteins that aid in wound healing and possibly hair growth.
PRP – (Platelet Rich Plasma) technique which is new technique, now being offered in the field of hair restoration. PRP is a non-surgical alternative solution that can help and aid in the battle with hair-loss and thinning. PRP can be performed either in conjunction during hair transplant procedure or as a stand-alone treatment which Include increased hair density and takes about 45 minutes.
We are now able to increase 5 times the growth factors, which naturally are found in the patient’s blood ,spinning the whole blood in a centrifuge.
PRP is a great treatment for both men and women who are battling hair-loss and thinning. Benefits of PRP include increase in hair density, decrease shedding of hairs and reversal of miniaturization.
PRP – (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a non-surgical alternative in aiding against hair loss. The entire procedure on average takes around 45 minutes to an hour and it is a noninvasive method.
The treatment plan includes drawing up a small amount of blood which later is spun in a centrifuge for 14 minutes. Meanwhile the scalp is disinfected, a topical numbing cream is applied, and a derma-roller is performed.
Once the platelets and growth factors are separated, then a very small size needle is used (similar size to a Botox™ needle) to inject the growth factors into the thinning areas of the scalp. Then another procedure should be scheduled for a repeat series 6 to 8 weeks apart from the initial session.
There are some minor preparations before Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment at Diamond Hair Clinic.
The following instructions are organized according to the days and weeks before your procedure.