PRP Treatment
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are gaining popularity for a variety of conditions, from sports injuries to hair loss. The treatment uses patient’s own blood cells to accelerate healing in a specific area.
What is platelet-rich plasma?
Platelet-rich plasma consists of two elements: plasma, or the liquid portion of blood, and platelets, a type of blood cell that plays an important role in healing throughout the body. Platelets are well-known for their clotting abilities, but they also contain factors that can trigger cell reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration or healing in the treated area. Platelet-rich plasma is simply blood that contains more platelets than normal.
To create platelet-rich plasma, clinicians take a blood sample from the patient and place it into a device called a centrifuge that rapidly spins the sample, separating out the other components of the blood from the platelets and concentrating them within the plasma.
After creating platelet-rich plasma from a patient’s blood sample, that solution is injected into the target area. The idea is to increase the concentration of specific bioproteins, in a specific area to accelerate the healing process and to trigger cell reproduction.
Studies show that the increased concentration of growth factors in platelet-rich plasma may stimulate or speed up the healing process, shortening healing time for injuries, decreasing pain and even encouraging hair growth.
· The follicles must be active for PRP to be at its best.
· It works best on both male/females who have mild to moderate hair thinning
· It is also used following hair transplant surgery to increase the healing process, b rings out early results, reduces scarring, shock loss and Shedding phase.
PRP Therapy Risks and Side Effects
A PRP injection is a low-risk procedure and does not usually cause major side effects. The procedure involves a blood draw, so you should make sure you are hydrated and have eaten beforehand to prevent feeling lightheaded. After the procedure, you may experience some soreness and bruising at the injection site.
Because PRP injections are made up of your own cells and plasma, the risk of an allergic reaction is much lower than with other injectable medications like corticosteroids. Less common risks of PRP injections include:
· Bleeding
· Tissue damage
· Infection
· Nerve injuries
Specifics
· PRP will reduce hair loss and results will be seen within or after 4 sessions
· Multiple injection will be administered on the required area and 4 sessions are required to see maximum results.
· PRP session must be done every 4-6 weeks interval and 1 session every 6 months following that to obtain good results, Number of sessions required depends on hair loss and hair thinning severity.