As I’ve explained in the past, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is capable of doing more than provide superior relief for acute or chronic pain by using your own plasma to promote the natural healing potential of the body. The same process has led to the development of breakthrough cosmetic procedures, such as treating hair loss.
As you know, hair loss can be genetic, or be the result of stress, poor hair care or a medical condition. Thankfully, however, advances in the field of PRP are producing impressive results in dealing with hair loss from these and other conditions.
Significant success has been observed reversing the hair loss and preserving the results. PRP is an absolutely safe treatment because it uses your own blood, collected quickly, painlessly and safely. The plasma is “natural” and doesn’t carry the risk of allergy or rejection.
Who should opt for PRP?
People who have thinning hair, and those with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness – hair loss at the top of the scalp and a receding hairline particularly along the temples). Also, women with male pattern alopecia can all benefit from it.
The treatment requires about eight sittings, each two weeks apart for best results. Along with it, one may have to take medications like minoxidil and propercia. Your doctor may also alternate between stem cell therapy and PRP as combination treatments have shown to provide good results.
When to consider PRP
PRP hair treatment is offered to men and women who want to reverse or prevent further hair loss at early or advanced stages. It’s also used to support hair transplants. The PRP stimulates the body to supply the effected areas with growth factors that speed up the healing process, which contributes to the regeneration of the hair follicles.
Quick Review of PRP Therapy at NJ Pain Care Specialists
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A small sample of your blood is taken and placed into a Platelet Concentrate System, which separates the blood into its primary components – platelets and white blood cells, plasma, and red blood cells
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After a portion of the plasma is removed, the concentrated platelets are mixed with the remaining plasma to form a platelet-rich solution that is then injected into the scalp using ultrasound guidance to confirm that the needle is positioned properly (Alternately, it can rubbed on the scalp after performing a dermaroller treatment in the areas which suffer from hair loss)
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The concentrated platelets trigger a natural immune response as specialized white blood cells rush in to remove damaged cells and prepare the tissue for healing
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Stem cells and other cells that contribute to the rapid regeneration of the hair follicles
Expected results
Patients soon see a fuzz of hair after the fourth sitting and before you know it, you’ll not only feel good about the results…but how much better you look and feel.
At the present time, PRP Treatments are not covered by medical insurance.