PRP Hair Treatment
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a concentrated plasma of blood. Most importantly, PRP hair treatment can enhance hair restoration and other aesthetic surgery. That is to say, the platelets, one type of blood cells, contain growth factors that can trigger cell proliferation. As a result, it can accelerate healing and stimulate tissue regeneration in the related area. However, this treatment results need at least six months to be noticeable. On the other hand, it is not last forever. Therefore, the patient may need to repeat it at least once a year. As a result, this treatment can activate and accelerate the growth process of the newly transplanted hair. Besides, increase the thickness of the existing original hair.
Recommendations before PRP Hair Treatment
The patient should ensure that the doctor is aware of any prescriptions, and OTC (Over-The-Counter) medications that the patient is using. Most importantly, follow the doctor’s instructions regarding medications that prolong bleeding. For example aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen or blood thinners. Therefore, the patient should not take aspirin unless a doctor prescribed it.
In addition, the patient should wash his/her hair at the day of the treatment. And avoid using any products on hair. The patient should bring a clean hat to the PRP treatment session, and wear it after the treatment to protect the area. As long as it involves drawing blood. In this case, it is important for the patient to eat a meal before the treatment session to avoid lightheadedness.
Steps of PRP Hair Treatment
The PRP hair treatment session takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Most importantly, the patient can resume normal life activities immediately afterward.
On the contrary to what many think, PRP is not a ready medicine or ready treatment medical product. But, it is a solution prepared by following the pharma-laboratory process to get the Platelet Rich Plasma injection solution.
The steps of PRP hair treatment session are:
First step
- About 5 ml of blood will be withdrawing from the patient to prepare PRP injuction solution.
Second step
- the blood will transfer to a special medical tube used to extract the PRP injection solution.
Third step
- By using a high-speed centrifuge for 5 minutes, the laboratory process will be starting to extract the PRP injection solution.
Fourth step
- After the centrifuging, the PRP injection solution will be ready and will transfer to a special injector containing a super-fine needle to be ready for injection.
Fifth step
- the doctor will start carefully injects the PRP solution into multiple places under the skin of the scalp area. The platelets will break down and release the growth factors. As a result, this will trigger the natural processes of cell proliferation and tissue renewal.
After PRP Hair Treatment
Most importantly, the patient should avoid washing the treatment area for 48 hours. After that, it is possible to use hair and skincare products and continue with topical medications.
The treatment area may be sore for two or three days. Therefore, the patient may notice some bruising. Acetaminophen can help to ease discomfort.
As a result, the effect of PRP hair treatment is most noticeable after at least six months. And, repeat the treatments may be necessary to maintain the improvement in hair growth.
