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What is PRP hair treatment?
If you are living with thinning hair or even hair loss, it can really affect your confidence.Whether you are male or female, PRP hair treatment could be the solution for you.
But what is PRP and how does it improve the amount or thickness of your hair?
PRP hair treatment – everything you need to know
PRP hair treatment is a safe, non-surgical option for those looking to stimulate hair growth.Instead of relying on ineffective and complicated chemicals or proteins found in hair oils and shampoos or complex cosmetic surgeries, PRP hair treatment uses your own blood products to rejuvenate your hair.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is extracted from a small blood donation and is injected back into the target area to introduce more growth factors. These growth factors can be used on injuries or more cosmetic concerns like hair loss, to stimulate the body’s natural healing process and improve results.
In the case of PRP for hair growth, if patients come in for treatment for the recommended three sessions, you can expect results such as:
- Thicker hair growth
- Reduced levels of hair loss – it should be noted that there will still be a normal level of hair loss, at a maximum of 150 hairs per day
- Increased hair thickness
- Reinvigorated hair growth in balding or thinning areas
- Boosted self-esteem
What is the PRP hair treatment success rate?
You should be aware that results can differ depending on a range of factors, including the severity of your hair loss before treatment, the treatment protocol you undertake (how many sessions and how regularly you have them), and individual patient differences.However, our experienced practitioners see patients who undergo PRP hair treatment with results lasting 12-24 months, with a small number benefitting from a top-up treatment every 6-12 months. This is expected if you have all three sessions.
Similar results have been found in research and clinical trials, with most patients experiencing success rates of 60-80%. Results included noticeable hair growth and improved hair density, even in those with androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness).
For this reason, as well as enjoying and styling your new luscious locks, your self-esteem could absolutely skyrocket – influencing all aspects of your life, including your professional, social, and romantic life.
Can PRP be used as part of a combined treatment schedule?
Depending on your unique circumstances, some patients with more drastic hereditary hair loss can be advised to use PRP hair treatment alongside other interventions, like Minoxidil.Once used to treat high blood pressure, Minoxidil is now used as a topical solution that prevents further hair loss and encourages hair regrowth by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle.
If your GP or pharmacist has prescribed you Minoxidil, be sure to ask if you are eligible for PRP hair treatment – they will be able to advise you if there is a reason you should avoid it.
Choose PRP hair treatment for boosted hair growth
While it might sound a bit space-age and futuristic, PRP has actually been safely used in medicine since the 1970s.As such, the crossover into cosmetic treatments and hair regrowth strategies is trustworthy and has proven efficacy, so as long as you choose a reputable provider, you should be good to grow!
You’ll have long and lovely locks in no time!