PRP Hair Rejuvenation

The Procedure

Clients will have either a  topical numbing cream applied to the desired area for approximately 45 minutes to an hour prior to the procedure or a nerve block.  While the area is numbing, your blood will be drawn and the PRP will be processed. Before the procedure begins, the area is cleansed and the numbing cream is removed (if applied).  Your provider will perform the micro-needling portion of the procedure first utilizing driving PRP into the small micro-channels that were created.  After the micro-needling portion of the procedure is complete, the provider will then inject the PRP into the scalp in a grid-like fashion.  Afterwards, your hair is cleansed and you can drive home without any assistance since no sedation or medication is given during the procedure. Post-treatment restrictions are minimal and are limited to at-home care.

How Does It Rejuvenate Hair?

• Increases blood supply to the follicle
• Increases shaft size (thickness)
• Triggers and maintains the growth phase
• Controls hair growth cycle
• Decreases hair loss

Risks Involved

It is normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling and/or soreness that may last from 2-5 days following your procedure.  If you experience any pain or discomfort you may take Tylenol or other Acetaminophen-containing products as directed.

Minimal downtime, if any, is needed. I personally recommend a warm shower, as the hot temperature will enhance blood flow and circulation throughout the scalp. This means going a day (or two) without your typical hair maintenance (coloring, processing, blow-drying, etc.).

We would prefer if you could refrain from applying ice to the injured area as ice acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

What Can I Expect For The Results

Consistency is the key if you want to have the best results. Treatments are typically performed once a month for the first three months for men and approximately four months for women.  Then,  every three to six months thereafter, depending on the individual patient’s response and results. Following this protocol, anticipated results can first be seen within two to three months.

Who Is A Candidate?

Both men and women who are concerned with loss or thinning hair and who want to consider an alternative treatment that is aggressive but non-surgical.  With PRP, there is little to no down-time.  Anyone experiencing hair loss is essentially a good candidate for PRP treatments, but those with early hair loss tend to respond best.

Can I Continue Other Medical Therapies With PRP?

Absolutely! We also recommend continuing FDA approved products such as Minoxidil and DHT blockers as previously. Think of it as cross fit training and you are using multiple modalities to get the desired results.