PRP HAIR THERAPY

PRP FOR HAIR LOSS

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) works on the basis that the body has healing powers potent enough to improve the signs of ageing and hair growth. A small amount of blood is taken from your arm, then spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and the platelets that contain your own growth factors. Plasma is a light-yellow liquid when it has been separated from the rest of the blood, which is made of water and proteins. Platelets are made in the bone marrow and help stop bleeding in an injury. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) refers to blood with a high number of platelets.

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PRP is revolutionary in hair restoration: PRP can stimulate a special type of cell called dermal papilla cells, which play a significant role in hair growth.  When injected into the fine line delicate areas of the scalp, this treatment promotes new cell growth, nourishes the hair follicles, strengthens the hair root and is effective at improving hair growth for certain hair conditions. The increased blood supply and natural responses to the introduction of the PRP into the scalp helps revive thinning hair.

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This treatment can be used when hair loss results from androgenetic alopecia, a common condition that causes hair follicles to shrink. PRP could help regrow hair by reversing the process that occurs in androgenetic alopecia. 

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​The treatment is suitable for men and women. 

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PRP Benefits:

If you are experiencing any of the following, PRP can help treat both men and woman.

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• Thinning Hair

• Bald Spots

• Receding hairline

• Hair Shedding

• Alopecia

• Patches

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PRP Procedure:

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• Blood is drawn up from a vein in the arm.

• The blood sample is put in a centrifuge.

• The centrifuge spins the blood, separating the blood and plasma.

• The highly concentrated platelets are drawn up using a syringe.

• The platelets are injected into targeted areas of the scalp.

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Treatment & Events

A course of 3-4 treatments is recommended for PRP hair restoration, 1 month apart plus a top up treatment at 3-6 months to get the most out of your PRP treatment. Hair should be clean on the day of the procedure and washed 48 hours later.

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The day of the treatment you may have mild side effects such as:

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• temporary bleeding at the injection site

• itching

• mild pain at the injection site

• scalp tenderness

• swelling

• headache

PRP CONTRAINDICATIONS

Unfortunately some treatments are not suitable for everyone.  
Some include: Undergoing chemotherapy, skin cancer pregnant/nursing, HIV/AIDS,  rosacea, Solar Keratosis, Acne Vulgaris Stage III-IV, Anticoagulants / Blood thinners (including but limited to Warfarin or aspirin), diabetic, autoimmune disease, taking Roaccutane, prone to keloid scarring, active cold sore or acne, allergies to needles, any infection, eczema, contagious skin conditions, hemophiliacs, areas where Botox has been used.

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