What is PRP therapy, or platelet-rich plasma therapy?
In order to promote hair growth, a medical procedure known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy involves taking a sample of your blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then injecting the concentrated platelets back into the scalp. PRP therapy is used in the medical field to stimulate hair growth and improve blood flow to the hair follicles, resulting in thicker hair shafts.
PRP therapy has become more well-known as a possible treatment for hair loss and for treating diseases like female and male pattern baldness. Growth factors found in the concentrated platelets may aid in boosting blood flow, encouraging cell regeneration, and stimulating the growth of hair follicles.
How many sessions are needed to effectively get hair growth?
It takes ten to twelve sessions for PRP therapy; this also depends on the doctor's recommendation.
What potential negative effects are covered by the treatment plan?
Since the patient's own blood is injected into the scalp during PRP therapy, safety is guaranteed; however, the following side effects are frequently experienced following the procedure:
1. Nerve damage
2. Gouging
3. A migraine.
What advantages can you get from hair PRP therapy?
1. Provides hair with root strength.
2. Gives hair more volume.
3. There are no incisions or cuts made during the process.
4. The process does not involve any allergies.
What factors should you take into account before choosing a PRP treatment?
1. PRP therapy works best for people who are experiencing hair loss in its early stages.
2. It’s challenging to determine the outcome of PRP therapy. Thinned hair makes it hard to see if someone has a suntan on their scalp.
3. Baldness and hair loss Sufferers of both genders can benefit from PRP therapy.
Following platelet-rich plasma therapy, what needs to be done?
1. It is recommended that you follow your doctor's advice and use shampoo and hair oil on a regular basis.