If you are looking for new, non-surgical treatments to reverse hair loss, you should ask your aesthetic team about platelet-rich plasma. The care team at Quintessa in Wisconsin is excited to offer this cutting-edge treatment and you are encouraged to call to schedule your consultation with Dr. Butz.
How does PRP help with hair growth?
Platelet-rich plasma contains growth factors that encourage new hair growth and stimulate the hair follicles when injected into the scalp.
Does PRP hair treatment hurt?
PRP hair restoration is a non-surgical procedure—ice packs or over-the-counter pain relievers will resolve any immediate discomfort.
What is PRP and how can it help with hair loss?
Platelet-rich plasma is created by drawing blood and isolating the plasma within it, concentrating the platelet-rich plasma cells. The platelets found within your plasma are responsible for blood clotting, growth and healing. It is then injected back into the body to reinvigorate healthy cell growth. PRP treatments have shown promising results for hair loss, skin rejuvenation, sports injuries (like tendons, sprains and pulled muscles), osteoarthritis and more.
Before & After
* Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
How does PRP hair treatment work?
Plasma, rich with the platelets’ growth factors, is injected across the scalp to encourage new hair growth and stimulate the hair follicles. PRP has been shown to stop the progressive nature of hair loss, increase hair density and overall health.
What should I expect during my first PRP hair treatment?
PRP hair restoration is a non-surgical procedure, so anesthesia and long recovery periods are not an issue. During your first appointment, you should expect the following:
- A small amount of blood is drawn from your arm
- The sample is placed into a machine (centrifuge) that separates the blood and isolates the platelet-rich plasma portion
- Without red blood cells, plasma will look like the color of straw
- The PRP is then injected into the scalp at specific intervals, usually an inch apart
- Your PRP hair treatment appointment is short and usually takes less than a half-hour
- There are no restrictions after the treatment. The most common complaint is that the scalp feels a little tight.
Is PRP hair treatment for hair loss right for me?
You may be a great candidate for PRP hair treatment if any of the following apply to you:
- You are experiencing hair loss
- You are experiencing hair loss somewhat early in life
- You have been diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (thinning at the top of the head that is caused by genetics)
- You are interested in pursuing a combination of treatment strategies to treat your hair loss
- You are prepared to have multiple PRP treatments over a period of time
What are the outcomes?
Most patients see a positive response between three to six months of treatments:
- Increased hair length
- Early regrowth of hair
- Less frequent shedding
The best results are seen when patients receive three treatments one month apart. Then a fourth treatment is performed at 9 months. After this initial regimen, maintenance treatments are performed every six to twelve months.
Your aesthetic surgeon may recommend combining PRP hair treatments with other hair loss treatment strategies, like topical creams/foams or prescriptions specific to your situation.
PRP treatment recovery and expected regimen
PRP hair loss treatments are non-surgical procedures, so ice packs or over-the-counter pain relievers will resolve any immediate discomfort. There is no post-operative downtime to worry about, but you may want to avoid irritating the treated area for a few days. Massaging the scalp and taking warm showers is okay—even beneficial to stimulate the scalp—but you may want to avoid strong chemicals or high heat. Any bruising that appears at the injection site is normal and will clear in a few days.
If you are interested in PRP treatments for hair loss, you should know that it is not a one-time solution and requires multiple treatments to ensure the best results.
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