Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an increasingly popular hair regrowth solution. PRP, refers to a portion of whole blood i.e. platelets, that is separated from the blood through the process of centrifugation.

First, blood is withdrawn just like during routine blood testing.  Then the platelets are concentrated and separated.  Once separated, the concentrated platelets are injected into the skin, and also applied topically during and after associated microneedling.  Similar to one’s own stem cells, the platelets can help infuse nutrients into the skin and hair, boosting its natural healing properties.

PRP treatments are used to stimulate the stem cells and inactive scalp hair follicles and help to activate hair regeneration and growth, for thicker, fuller hair.

What are Dr. Reszko’s favorite hair rejuvenation treatment options?

• PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy with or without ACELL and micro-needling strengthens, regrows and restores volume
• Mesopucture with growth factors, anti-inflammatory peptides to restore health of the scalp and enhance hair strength
• Topical medications: minoxidil and progesterone
• Oral medications: spironolactone, finasteride, minoxidil
• Vitamins/supplements: nutrafol, viviscal, biotin, IV therapy

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an increasingly popular hair regrowth solution.  PRP, refers to a portion of whole blood i.e. platelets, that is separated from the blood through the process of centrifugation.

First, blood is withdrawn just like during routine blood testing.  Then the platelets are concentrated and separated.  Once separated, the concentrated platelets are injected into the skin, and also applied topically during and after associated microneedling.  Similar to one’s own stem cells, the platelets can help infuse nutrients into the skin and hair, boosting its natural healing properties.

PRP treatments are used to stimulate the stem cells and inactive scalp hair follicles and help to activate hair regeneration and growth, for thicker, fuller hair.

PRP for Hair Re-Growth

Platelets have been found to contain a number of growth factors and cytokines including:

• platelet-derived growth factor
• transforming growth factor beta
• fibroblast growth factor
• insulin-like growth factor 1
• insulin-like growth factor 2
• vascular endothelial growth factor
• epidermal growth factor
• Interleukin 8
• keratinocyte growth factor
• connective tissue growth factor

The end benefit of the combination of these growth factors is increased the vascularity to the treated area, decreasing the inflammation, healing and re-generation of tissue and clinically visible hair regrowth.

Length of Procedure/Maintenance Treatments

A single PRP session takes about 60 minutes.  A course of treatments, will be determined by the extend of your hair loss and final goals; however between 3 to 5 sessions, about 4 weeks apart are recommended.  Additional maintenance treatments may be scheduled a 3 to 4 times per year.

Post-treatment

Avoid makeup and sunscreen for 24 hours after the procedure.  Redness or inflammation may be common for a few days, post treatment, at the application site, but quickly resolves.

The benefits of PRP It will vary from person to person. Most people have results lasting over a year, and the process can be repeated.