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Are you struggling with hair thinning and hair loss problem? If yes, you are not alone! While there are various treatment options available in the market, PRP, a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure could be the secret to your luscious lock.
What is PRP?
PRP, Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a form of Regenerative Medicine that harnesses and amplifies the natural growth factors found in our blood to help heal damaged tissue, regenerate and rejuvenate. It has been widely used in different parts of our body to promote healing and speed up recovery process. When injected into the scalp, PRP works wonder in.
- Stimulating and promoting hair follicle activity to trigger natural hair growth and increase thickness of existing hair.
- Increasing blood supply to hair follicles and lead to healthier and stronger hair, thus reducing hair fall
- Maintaining scalp health – better sebum control and reduces scalp sensitivity.
What is the procedure like?
PRP procedure is pretty straight forward and includes 3 simple steps: withdraw blood, spin in a centrifuge and inject.
With the application of numbing cream prior to injection, the procedure is with minimal discomfort.
After sanitising the scalp, PRP is injected directly onto the scalp. It is normal to have minimal beeding and swelling at the injection site but typically resolved within 1-2 days. For the first 24 hours after the procedure, do avoid excessive sweating to reduce risk of infection and application of hair products to avoid irritation.
Generally, you should start noticing less hair fall, stronger hair and even new hair growing after 3-4 sessions, and continue to improve more with more sessions.
Is PRP Therapy Right for You?
PRP therapy is generally safe and side effects are rarely reported. Most people can tolerate PRP well, unless you are contraindicated.
Contraindication that you should be wary of includes:
- Haemodynamic instability
- Blood disorder such as critical thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenaemia
- Infection such as sepsis, local infection
- Blood thinners such as warfarin
- Underlying medical condition such as poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, chronic liver disease and cancer.
Do consult a medical professional to make sure it is right for you before the procedure!
What if I don't see much result from PRP?
In this case, we will need to look into other factors that is stopping PRP treatment from working.
Not addressing the root cause of your hair loss: For instance, hair loss caused by local infection, automimmune diseases or hormonal imbalances should be treated with medication first before hair growth treatment.
Your plasma does not have sufficient growth factor to stimulate hair growth: The regerative power of PRP comes from the growth factor. Factors such as age, poor nutrition, unhealthy lifestyle can largely reduce the concentration of growth factor in your blood and thus making the treatment less effective.
Lacking in essential vitamins and trace elements essential for hair growth: Supplement such as Thiamine, vitamin B5, Biotin and Zinc is often prescribed to boost hair growth.
If hair PRP does not work for you, fear not, we have other scalp injection options available to help you achieve a fuller head of locks.
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In a nutshell, PRP has been a promising solution for individuals looking to regrow and strengthen their hair naturally. By harnessing the power of growth factors from our blood, PRP can activate hair follicles, induce hair growth, and improve overall scalp health. If you’re still wondering if this is the right option for you, be sure to drop by our clinic and Consult with our Professional Doctors!
“If you are excited to understand more about Hair PRP, please consult our experienced doctors at Kaiteki Clinic. We will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs! “
