PRP for Hair Restoration: Who is a Candidate?

The platelets that are inside your blood contain amazing growth factors, and that is one of the reasons why platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is now being used to treat dozens of different medical conditions and cosmetic imperfections. When PRP is injected into the scalp, it can thicken the hair and stimulate the growth of new hair follicles. This treatment takes a few months to complete, but the results are often staggering. Within weeks of your final appointment, you might finally have the full head of hair you have been dreaming of. Center for Dermatology in Lawrenceville, GA offers PRP for hair restoration to give you back that full head of hair you’ve been missing.

Understanding Platelet-Rich Plasma

PRP has a long history in the medical industry, and it has been used to treat countless ailments and injuries over the years. A few decades ago, PRP was given to patients who were recovering from invasive operations. The plasma was injected into the skin near the surgical scars in order to speed up the healing process. After some research and a few different studies, doctors realized that PRP could also help with cosmetic issues near the surface of the skin. Recently professionals have started using PRP for hair restoration with amazing results. 

Creating PRP

Creating PRP is a quick and simple process, and it usually only takes a few minutes to complete. We begin by withdrawing a small sample of your blood. That sample is then placed in a medical device known as a centrifuge. That machine spins the vial at an extremely high speed to separate the plasma from all of the other cells and molecules. Once we have a concentrated dose of PRP, we can inject the serum into your scalp. If you are going to have multiple treatments carried out, then we might suggest creating at least a few doses during your first appointment. Those doses can be kept at our facility in between each of your treatments.

What Kind of Results Can I Expect?

The vast majority of our patients notice eye-catching improvements after the third or fourth PRP for hair restoration treatment. Some of them are so happy with the results that they continue to schedule follow-up treatments every few weeks. As the dermis becomes stronger and new follicles emerge, your hair will continue to thicken. In between and immediately following your treatment sessions, you will most likely need to avoid hair growth creams, ointments, and oral medications. PRP for hair restoration is minimally invasive, but those products could potentially interact with the plasma.

Contact our office today to schedule your consultation!