What is a Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Restoration Procedure?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses the patient's own blood to stimulate hair growth. PRP is a relatively new procedure but has been shown to be effective in treating male and female pattern baldness, alopecia areata and other forms of hair loss.

PRP works by concentrating certain proteins found in platelets--the cells that help your blood clot --to create a concentrated mixture of growth factors that encourage the regrowth of healthy follicles on your scalp.

Who Is a Good Candidate for PRP Hair Restoration?

If you are suffering from any kind of hair loss, PRP may be an option for you. The procedure is most effective for people who have thinning hair or bald patches on their scalp. However, it can also help those who have experienced significant recession in recent years (commonly known as male-pattern baldness).

The best candidates for PRP include:

• Men and women with thinning hair due to genetics or other causes (such as alopecia)
• People who recently underwent chemotherapy treatment or radiation therapy

How Can I Find a Practitioner Who Uses PRP to Treat Hair Loss?

If you're interested in finding a practitioner who uses PRP to treat hair loss, your first step should be to perform an online search. You can also ask friends and family members for recommendations, as well as your primary care doctor for a referral. In Reno, Sherri Micone, Medical Director at Elite Health & Medical Spa, performs the procedure on behalf of her clients and is available for consultations for detailed personal options.  

How Much Does a PRP Hair Restoration Cost?

PRP hair restoration is a more expensive procedure than other types of hair restoration. The cost depends on the provider, but it's generally more expensive than follicular unit extraction (FUE) and less expensive than a hair transplant.

At Elite Health & Medical Spa in Reno, NV, PRP therapy starts at $650 per session.

A Closer Look at the Process of Platelet-Rich Plasma Hair Restoration

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a liquid that contains high concentrations of platelets, which are small blood cells that help to form clots. The procedure for PRP hair restoration involves drawing a patient's own blood and separating out the platelets from the rest of their blood components. These concentrated platelets are then injected into areas where hair growth is desired.

The goal of PRP is to stimulate new growth in areas that have been affected by alopecia or other forms of hair loss. When these concentrated platelets are injected into balding areas, they activate existing follicles in order to produce more hair strands than normal--and hopefully even regrow lost ones! It typically takes several months after treatment before patients see results; however, some people may notice subtle improvements in their appearance immediately following treatment.

While this treatment method has been shown effective in some cases (as well as safe), it does come with risks such as bruising at injection sites or infection from bacteria found within open wounds during procedures. 

There are many benefits to having a PRP hair restoration procedure, including greater comfort and less risk of side effects.

PRP is a natural treatment that can be used to treat hair loss in both men and women. It's minimally invasive, with no downtime or risk of side effects. PRP is also effective for both men and women because it uses your own blood to stimulate new hair growth, which means there are no hormones involved.

The procedure involves taking some of your own blood from an arm vein and spinning it in a centrifuge machine until it separates into its three components: red cells (which contain platelets), white cells and plasma. The platelets are then injected directly into the scalp where they release growth factors that stimulate dormant follicles into producing new hair shafts at the root level.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a way to treat your hair loss, PRP is an option that may be right for you. It's safe and effective, with few side effects and no need for surgery. And because it doesn't involve cutting or damaging any part of your scalp (such as in other types of therapies), there will be no scarring either! So if this sounds like something that could work well with your lifestyle, then we encourage you to talk with your doctor about getting started on this exciting new treatment. In Reno, Sherri Micone at Elite Health and Medical Spa would be happy to help you treat your hair loss by using the PRP method.