PRP Hair Restoration
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PRP Hair Restoration
PRP stands for “platelet-rich plasma.” Platelet-rich plasma therapy uses the best rich plasma your blood has to offer because it heals injuries faster, encourages growth factors, and also increases levels of collagen and stem cells—these are naturally produced in the body to keep you looking young and fresh. In this case, those growth factors are used to help regrow thinning hair.
How does it work?
By using the natural regenerative abilities of your platelet-rich plasma to stimulate dormant hair follicles, patients with androgenic alopecia can improve both hair growth and the quality of your hair. But while getting PRP therapy is one part of the process, how well you prepare yourself for the treatment and how you take care of yourself afterward can affect the final result.
Treatments are done in a series of 4 with 4 weeks apart. Results are typically seen 3-4 months after treatment. This time allows the stimulated hair follicle to grow.
about the Treatment
PRP injections are done in three steps:
To carry out the therapy, your own blood is drawn, likely from your arm.
That blood is then placed into a centrifuge to spin down into three layers: plasma rich in platelets, platelet-poor plasma, and red blood cells. The PRP will be used, and the rest will be tossed.
That PRP is then injected into your scalp with a syringe after a local anesthetic has been applied.
Downtime
Downtime is typically 3-4 days and consists of tenderness at the injection site and possible bruising.
who can benefit
PRP injections can benefit a wider range of people than you may have initially thought. These plasma injections are platelet rich and can potentially help the following groups:
Both men and women. Male balding and hair thinning is talked about extensively, but women do not often get the same benefit of widespread information. The fact is that women can lose hair, too, due to several different factors.
Those suffering from androgenic alopecia or other forms of alopecia. This is also known as male/female pattern baldness. It is a hereditary condition that affects around 80 million people in the United States alone.
A sizeable age range of people. Many successful clinical trials have been tested with people ranging from 18 to 72 years of age.
Those suffering from hair loss due to high stress levels. Since this condition is not chronic, it can be treated rather easily.
Those who have recently experienced hair loss. The more recent the hair loss occurred, the better your chances are of fixing it before it is too late for PRP injections.
Those with thinning or balding hair, but not completely bald people. PRP injections are meant to thicken, strengthen, and grow hair from follicles that are still functioning, however weakly this may seem.
How to Prepare
Here are some things to avoid at least several days before your treatment:
At least a week (or preferably 2 weeks) before your treatment, avoid taking blood thinners, blood-thinning medication, and vitamins and nutritional supplements that contain these blood-thinning substances. If you have a prescription that requires it, discuss this with your provider as you may not be qualified for PRP.
Vitamin A
Gingko
Garlic
Flax
Cod Liver Oil
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Multivitamins
Plavix
Coumadin
Heparin
Anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil, Motrin, and Voltaren (Alternatively, you can take Tylenol for pain)
Propranolol
Any prescription medication for heart and blood pressure medication
Avoid prolonged sun exposure at least 7 days before the treatment. This can dry out the natural oils in your hair and scalp and make it dry and brittle.
Avoid drinking any alcoholic beverages at least 3 days before your treatment. Alcohol is a blood thinner and can also make your scalp more sensitive to microneedling and injections. It can also make the blood draw process more painful.
Avoid having hair treatments done like coloring and styling at least one week before your treatment.
After your treatment
Here’s what you should avoid and practice following your PRP treatment.
For the first 8 hours, avoid touching the treated area of your scalp. This can cause bruising as well as increase the risk of bacterial infection.
Avoid NSAID pain relievers for at least 2 weeks after treatment. PRP treatments rely on inflammation to promote stimulation, and NSAIDs can minimize the effects. If you have to take pain relievers, take those with Acetaminophen.
For hair care, avoid wetting your hair for at least 3 hours and then applying any hair care or hair styling products for at least 6 hours.
For the first 2 days after your treatment, avoid strenuous exercises as these can promote blood flow and increase the risk of bruising. Also, avoid saunas, steam rooms, and swimming pools. On top of the increased risk of bruising, these areas may make the treated part of the scalp prone to infections.
Avoid alcohol and highly caffeinated beverages for at least 3 days after treatment. These can have blood-thinning effects and promote bruising in the treatment area. Increase your water intake for a week to improve the effects of PRP.
Avoid smoking for at least 3 days. Smokers can consume unhealthy substances that hinder the wound healing process, affect healing time and healing factors, and cause issues with cell repair and regeneration.
What is the cost?
For more information from NeuroSpa on the cost of PRP Hair Restoration, click here.
Why Choose Us?
We are proud of our team at NeuroSpa, which has years of experience in the field. Each individual concentrates their effort to ensure you get the spa treatment. Unwind with us at the end of long days. We give you a quality spa treatment and make sure you leave looking younger and feeling fresher. NeuroSpa is the one-stop shop for all of your skincare needs.
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As we connect, you'll find out why NeuroSpa was crowned the best in Aspen by Aspen Times. We provide a great deal of expertise in PRP Hair Restoration that you won't find anywhere else.
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