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- Dr Suhail Alam
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Post hair transplant, PRP treatment courses have been increasing in popularity over the last few years, with evidence pointing towards increased hair growth and a higher success rate of the hair transplant.
PRP is an innovative treatment that uses a patient’s own blood rich in growth factors to stimulate the hair follicles, promoting healthier, denser hair. By understanding the benefits of PRP after a hair transplant, you can make an informed decision whether to combine these two treatments.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding PRP: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a cutting-edge treatment that harnesses the healing properties of your blood’s platelets and growth factors to stimulate hair follicles, leading to healthier and denser hair growth.
- Benefits of PRP After a Hair Transplant: PRP treatments can significantly enhance the success of hair transplants by accelerating healing, reducing inflammation, and strengthening transplanted hair follicles, promoting better hair growth.
- Recommended PRP Sessions: An initial course of three PRP sessions, spaced 4-6 weeks apart, is recommended starting about four weeks after your hair transplant. To maintain optimal results, follow-up sessions every 6-12 months are advised.
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What Is PRP Treatment?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is derived from your blood. It involves drawing a small amount of blood, processing it in a centrifuge to separate the components, and extracting the plasma rich in platelets and growth factors. Components of PRP:
- Platelets: Cell fragments crucial for clotting and healing.
- Growth Factors: Proteins that aid tissue repair and regeneration.
- Plasma: The liquid part of blood containing nutrients and proteins.
PRP contains a higher concentration of platelets compared to normal blood. This concentration is then injected into the areas experiencing hair loss in your scalp.
PRP hair treatment is a natural, non surgical hair loss treatment. It uses the platelets in your blood which are rich in growth factors to stimulate your hair follicles. It is used in many different circumstances such as wound healing and skin treatments, and has shown very promising results in hair restoration.
Why Get PRP After A Hair Transplant?
Platelet rich plasma treatment can significantly increase the results achieved from a FUE hair transplant. The treatment works to promote the strength of your implanted hair follicles and increases new hair growth. Benefits of Combining PRP with Hair Transplant:
- Accelerates Healing: PRP promotes quicker healing of the scalp post surgery, reducing inflammation and limiting shedding.
- Improves Hair Density: Stimulates and strengthens hair follicles, improving overall hair density.
- Improved Results: Many patients have seen improved results when combining PRP and hair transplants.
Combining these two treatments can maximise your results and significantly improve the hair density.
How Often Is PRP Needed After A Hair Transplant?
We advise patients to undergo an initial treatment course of three PRP hair treatment sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart. The first one will be 4 weeks after your FUE hair transplant.
Once this has been completed, to maximise results and longevity, we advise patients to keep up with maintenance sessions every 6-12 months. This will maintain healthy and strong hair growth limiting any hair loss.
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