PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

WHAT DOES PRP STAND FOR?

Platelet Rich Plasma, referred to as PRP, is a non-surgical treatment  that uses your own healing process to stimulate skin and follicle  recovery.

PRP refers to the portion of your blood containing platelets and  growth factors, which is for tissue healing and repair. The therapy  utilises these elements to rejuvenate skin, with the growth factors  helping collagen stimulation, combining to reduce the signs of ageing  and any skin conditions.

PRP IS WIDELY USED FOR:

• Facial/skin rejuvenation 
• Hair restoration (This can be done through injections)
• Treating injuries (This includes professional sports-related conditions and injuries)

The production of collagen-induced by PRP, brightens, rehydrates and rejuvenates after the first treatment, although a course is normally recommended. The procedure overall improves the general health of your skin.

PRP HAIR LOSS TREATMENT

It is a non-surgical procedure for hair regrowth, best used for treating thinning hair and slowing or stopping the progression of hair loss. Losing your hair can be a hugely distressing thing to go through and it can have an impact on your self-esteem.

PRP treatment can tackle both male/female pattern baldness and alopeciaas it encourages the growth of existing hair follicles, making your hair appear fuller and healthier without resorting to surgery. It is therefore the most natural way to stimulate hair growth.

WHY CHOOSE PRP?

Hair loss is generally caused by a lack of cell renewal in the scalp – which makes PRP the perfect treatment as it stimulates the production of new healthy cells. It is a simple and totally natural. PRP provides safe and reliable results and has a very quick recovery period. Only a small amount of blood is taken as though you are having your routine blood testing and local anesthesia is used, so you experience very minimal discomfort. PRP Hair treatments provides effective results with high success rate.

WHAT CAN PRP ACHIEVE?

• Fuller and healthier natural-looking hair
• Significantly increase of hair regrowth
• Production of new healthy cells
• Decreased hair dystrophy and burning or itching sensation
• Can serve as a safe and effective treatment option in Alopecia areata (AA)

THE PRP HAIR LOSS PROCEDURE

PRP is prepared from an extract of your own blood.

• PRP treatment will commonly last between 30 minutes and 60 minutes
• To do this, 30 – 60 ml of blood is drawn from your arm
•  The blood is then placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins and separates the platelets from the rest of the blood components
• 3 – 6 ml of platelet-rich plasma will then be extracted
• The concentrated and growth factor-concentrated platelets are injected into the scalp via micro injections

After your PRP procedure

There is no downtime for PRP so you can immediately return to your normal daily routine. It is recommended that strenuous activity and alcohol consumption is be avoided for 24 hours post procedure.

The results of PRP can usually be seen between two to three months post treatment. Depending on your type of hair loss, and the extent of the loss, PRP for hair restoration is usually recommended as a course of 3 to 6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Then depending on your individual needs, a maintenance session once a year is usual.