What is PRP?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that specialists use to speed up the internal healing process in different parts of the body. This procedure is extremely effective in re-establishing hair growth and development.

PRP contains a variety of proteins that accelerate the process of tissue restoration. As there are some cases where balding is an outcome of harm caused to the hair follicles, PRP helps in the regrowth of hair by turning around the interaction that happens in androgenetic alopecia.

Procedure

Blood will be drawn from the patient’s arm. This is then placed in a centrifuge. This aids in isolating liquids of various densities. Our specialist will then extract the Plasma Rich Platelets and prepare them to be injected. The platelet-rich plasma is drawn up into a needle and afterward infused into bald parts of the scalp that need hair growth.

Who can get this done?

It’s safe for individuals of all ages, however in case you’ve been prescribed blood thinners, have cancer associated with skin, or any ailment identified with blood such HIV or hepatitis C, this procedure is not recommended.

After the Procedure

• For a month after the procedure no pressure should be applied on the treated region
• Application of an antiseptic cream/ointment on the treated region for 7-10 days (if prescribed)
• Contact with soap should be avoided for at least 15 days
• Saline spray has to be applied every 2 hours to the treated area to keep the roots clean and healthy

Healing Time

The area treated usually heals within a week and one can get back to their day to day activities without any hinderance. This procedure is usually performed once a month for the initial three post which the procedure is performed every three to six months depending upon every individual patient’s reaction and results. If these maintenance procedures are followed consistently, results can be seen within the first few months itself.