PRP for Hair Loss

In our clinic, KeraLase (read more about it here) treatment has supplanted treatment with PRP for hair loss. In our experience, KeraLase produces as good or better results with much less pain and no blood draw. Though we do offer PRP/PRFM facial rejuvenation, we have moved away from PRP for hair loss. The following is a discussion of how PRP works. We started offering hair loss treatment in 2015 with PRP and have accumulated a fair amount of experience in helping people restore their natural hair.

how does prp work to stimulate hair growth?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is a proactive therapeutic non-surgical intervention for both women and men experiencing hair loss. PRP has been used with positive outcomes in medicine for 20 years in various applications including in plastic and cosmetic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine. My blog posts on PRP explain the science behind it (Part I) and the PRP Facelift procedure (Part II). Research has shown the application of a similar technique applied to the scalp has shown promising results in reversing hair loss.

how do growth factors in prp work?

The growth factors in PRP for hair loss can affect growth of the hair follicles by stimulating the stem cells and other cells of the hair follicle. This promotes healing and regeneration and stimulates new cellular growth. The primary purpose of using PRP in hair restoration is to stimulate inactive or newly implanted hair follicles into an active growth phase.

does prp work to treat hair loss?

Does it work? Extensive clinical trials are not complete to establish the effectiveness of this treatment. We have seen great results at Glow. Published results in the literature are promising, and there are myriad anecdotal accounts and case reports reflecting positive success.

Joseph Greco, PhD in Florida was one of the first pioneers in the field and he reports an approximate 70% response rate. This blog post from the women's hair loss project documents a testimonial from one of his patients. In our experience, 75% of patients notice an increase in hair density and thickness and almost everyone observes a slowing or stopping of hair loss.

how many treatments are needed for prp hair loss therapy?

We recommend 3 to 6 treatments of PRP 6 weeks apart, then extend the time intervals for maintenance, if there is a good response. This is the same schedule recommended for KeraLase, which is our preferred treatment for hair loss. Read more about KeraLase here.

what other treatments should i do for hair loss?

We recommend treating with KeraLase, Kerafactor shampoo & leave-in growth factor serum, with topical medications (rogaine and propecia) and using nutrafol as a supplement to support hair health. Read more about our hair loss program here.

Prp hair loss treatment before and afters

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