PRP Injections For Hair Loss Are A Safe And Effective Way To Prevent Further Loss And Stimulate Growth.
Before we get to the solution, first, it is important to understand why this happens. Hair loss is not just a physical condition. It has a major impact on a person’s self-esteem. PRP injections for hair loss can help in this regard.
A thick head of hair signifies health and vigor. Thus, losing hair can spark feelings of insecurity or fear of growing old. There are various factors that can trigger hair loss. These include hormonal changes, medical conditions, heredity or aging.
Hair loss can appear in different ways. The most common type is the gradual thinning on top of the head. In men, this begins with a receding hairline.
Among women, it’s the widening part of the hair. Another way that hair loss can manifest is through bald spots. These are usually circular and about the size of a coin.
An autoimmune disease called alopecia areata is also known to cause hair loss. In this case, patches of hair fall out. Sometimes, it can lead to complete hair loss, not just on the scalp, but in the entire body.
What Can You Do About Hair Loss?
You can buy a hat or put on a wig. Or you can also try a natural solution like PRP injections for hair growth. PRP therapy or PRP injections is a tool used in the field of regenerative medicine.
We know platelets can stop bleeding, but they are capable of so much more. When platelets reach an injured area of the body, it releases growth factors. These growth factors are small proteins.
They can ‘wake up’ tissue repair cells, boost tissue proliferation and signal the immune system. PRP therapy has five to 10 times more growth factors than whole blood.
This is why the healing process is ‘supercharged.’ For hair growth, TGF-B1, PDGF, and VEGF are the most significant growth factors.
PRP treatment is made from a small amount of your blood. We extract this on your treatment visit. We spin the whole blood in a centrifuge to separate the red and white blood cells and the plasma. The plasma goes through a second spin. This is to separate and concentrate the platelets.
How Does PRP Work For Hair Loss?
The PRP treatment solution is applied to the scalp. This is done through very small injections in the spots where there is hair loss. The area is numbed to minimize pain as much as possible.
It is normal to feel a little discomfort. There’s no need to worry, though, because it can be easily managed with pain relief medication.
Once injected, the growth factors work within hours. It is crucial to leave the scalp untouched, so as not to disrupt the treatment process.
PRP injections for hair stimulate the release of growth factors directly to hair follicles. This, in turn, promotes the growth of the hair cycle and new blood vessels. It also thickens miniaturized hair follicles.
Each case varies but usually, there will be three PRP injections within a span of four to six weeks. Keep in mind that our hair grows in cycles. With this treatment, we are awakening and reinvigorating the hair follicles, so they’ll grow back again.
As we age, it is normal for these follicles to shrink. When this happens completely, the hair falls out for good. If this is something you want to address, now’s the time to come in for a consultation.
PRP treatment for hair is ideal for men and women with fine and thinning hair or receding hairlines. If you want to learn more about Scottsdale hair restoration services or PRP hair loss treatment review, contact us now. We offer a complimentary consultation.
About the author:
Dr. Steven Sorr is the founder and chief medical officer at Source of Health in Scottsdale, AZ and has been in clinical practice using regenerative medicine since 2013. He received his doctorate in naturopathic medicine from SCNM and is a licensed healthcare provider in Arizona.
Dr. Sorr brings a huge passion for life and a diverse educational background of food, yoga, and medicine to the Source of Health. His goal is to revolutionize the standard of care mindset by making significant strides in evidence-based therapies that are drug and surgery-free to restore high-level health for all.
