Why PRP Treatment is Popular for Hair Restoration

 Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has long been used as a therapy for a range of conditions starting from musculoskeletal pain and injuries to aesthetic procedures for skin and hair. However, PRP treatment has become the newest proven trend in treating male pattern baldness (a hair loss condition) as well as female hair loss both for preventing further hair loss and encouraging new hair growth. It is a familiar, non-surgical, highly effective hair transplant in Bangalore performed at Charma Clinic triggering hair regeneration and restoring youthfulness. But, what is the reason behind it becoming popular?

Most patients suffering from hair loss conditions, opt for PRP treatment as it has no hazard of sensitivity, allergies, or foreign-body reactions, and is immunologically neutral. The therapy has shown an excellent restorative effect on both male and female hair loss without major side effects. It can be a stand-alone treatment to trigger new hair growth and maintain it by restoring the cells in the ambient of the hair follicle and increasing vascularity to the hair root (i.e. increase blood supply to the hair follicles). It also helps boost the hair density and thickness of the hair shaft. This treatment can also be the best aid in restoring inactive or newly transplanted hair units into an active growth stage. All this is possible because of growth factors and proteins released from the platelets in order to heal the scalp skin. They help extend the growth cycle of the hair and encourage rejuvenation of the hair follicles, resulting in healthier, fuller-looking hair on the scalp.

If one is suffering from hair loss and is searching for an effective treatment, they can opt for PRP hair loss treatment in Bangalore at Charma Clinic.

Who can Benefit from PRP Hair Restoration?

The candidates who are qualified to undergo PRP hair restoration are those:

• Who are in the early stages of hair loss
• Who have areas of weak quality hair growth on the scalp where functioning hair follicles can still be observed?
• Who has small patchy hair loss (alopecia areata)?
• Having different types of hair loss or thinning of hair irrespective of their gender?
• Who cannot benefit from other hair loss treatments and even women of childbearing age?
• Who have good general health and are not going through any type of blood disorders, skin issues, or diabetes?

To know if one is an ideal candidate for PRP treatment, consult the expert hair loss treatment doctor in Bangalore at Charma Clinic.

Procedure of PRP:

PRP therapy is a three-step medical procedure that is performed by an expert dermatologist at Charma Clinic, best hair loss clinic in Bangalore and the treatment steps are described as follows:

Step 1:

The candidate’s blood is drawn typically from their left arm and collected into a specialized tube. This tube is centrifuged i.e. spun rapidly at a specific temperature, speed, and time to split up the platelets from the rest of the blood (i.e. separate fluids based on their varying densities).

Step 2:

In this stage of the treatment, the blood sample is further processed.

After the blood is spun for about 10 minutes, its components can be separated into three layers (from top to bottom): platelet-poor plasma, platelet-rich plasma, and red blood cells.  The plasma that has been separated from the white and red blood cells is the final product.

The plasma is then set aside and gravity allows the platelets to drop out of suspension and collect at the bottom of the tube. The denser area of the platelets is Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP. This denser area is the key ingredient for the PRP injection and comprises highly concentrated platelets. The platelet-poor plasma is discarded, but in a few cases, it is saved for micro-needling treatment post-PRP injection. 

Step 3:

The extracted platelet-rich plasma is drawn into a sterile syringe and then injected back into the balding or thinning areas of the candidate’s scalp using one of the two methods;

Subdermal: PRP is injected into the hypodermal fat layer of the scalp using a longer needle, hence requiring a lesser number of injections.

Dermal: PRP is injected into the skin dermis lying beneath the superficial scalp skin using a miniature needle, hence needing more injections.

What to expect after PRP treatment?

Following the therapy, the patient can experience a very interim period of tenderness at the area of wounds. There is no downtime associated with PRP treatment; however, the skin may appear red after the treatment, which is quite normal. Redness usually lasts for one to two hours. Healing time fluctuates from person to person. 

The patient can observe a significant increase in the rate of hair growth between the third and sixth months following the treatment.

Pre-procedure guidelines:

• Avoid or discontinue the intake of anti-inflammatory medications, and systemic steroids at least three to four days before the procedure.
• Before coming to the appointment with the skin doctor, have a proper meal or something healthy, and be sure to drink plenty of water. The patient can feel free to shampoo their hair on the morning of the day of the PRP therapy.
• Discontinue the consumption of all the blood-thinning medications at least a week before the procedure.
• Avoid cigarettes and alcohol for at least three days prior to PRP therapy.

Post-procedure guidelines:

• Limit the use of the treated area for the initial 2-3 days but the movement is encouraged
• Avoid smoking
• Avoid hair coloring and styling for at least one week
• Avoid shampooing the hair for 12-24 hours
• Avoid heavy exercise immediately after therapy
• Avoid consumption of caffeine and alcoholic beverages
• Discontinue the use of all the blood-thinning medications and supplements for a week after the treatment
• Maintenance is very much required to maintain the results

To know more about PRP hair loss treatment cost in Bangalore, schedule a consultation with best hair loss doctor in India at Charma Clinic.