How does PRP work?
It is a treatment that uses your own PRP ( liquid gold, packed with growth factors) that activates follicular progenitor cells (adult stem cells) and causes weak hair follicles to become healthier and larger, producing more robust hair growth. New hair growth can be seen as early as 2 months, but is typically evident between 5-8 months and will continue to improve up to a year after treatment.
A small amount of your blood is drawn (about 10 mls per tube) and spun in a centrifuge machine. The centrifugation process separates the red blood cells and the PRP, which is then drawn up into syringes and is ready to be used in the skin. The PRP is then injected into the scalp using a small needle.
Once injected, the growth factors then “activate” and continue to activate for 4-10 days post injection. PRP is proven to increase the number of collagen fibres in the skin, improved skin texture and elasticity as well as decreasing hair loss and increasing hair volume and strength.
PRP IS PROVEN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COLLAGEN FIBRES IN THE SKIN, IMPROVED SKIN TEXTURE AND ELASTICITY AS WELL AS DECREASING HAIR LOSS AND INCREASING HAIR VOLUME AND STRENGTH.
Who is PRP suitable for?
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Patients suffering from certain types of alopecia and general hair thinning
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Patients who may experience risk of allergic reactions from other treatments
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Patients looking for a natural treatment
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An alternative to traditional methods of addressing hair loss
Are there any contraindications?
Yes, patients with the following conditions cannot have PRP:
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Smokers
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Blood disorders
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Recent sepsis
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HIV
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Liver issues
How many treatments will I need?
Best practice guidelines recommend a minimum of 3-6 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart for best results.
Maintain results with a single or bi-annual treatment
How long does PRP last?
6-12 months
What are the side effects?
Skin tightening, peeling and shedding, redness and swelling 3-5 days post-treatment