Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP-therapy) for hair loss
The platelets (trombocytes) are small cells which are the natural component of
the human blood. The platelet cells play a key role in the process of cell
regeneration and they contain many growth factors.
About the procedure
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a substance, containing platelets (thrombocytes),
which is obtained after a specific processing of the blood. This substance is
namely the basis of plasma therapy.
The patient’s own blood is used for the procedure and the equipment is sterile
and individual for every patient. A small amount of blood is being taken
(around 10ml.) in a test tube which is then processed by means of
centrifuging. The platelets are isolated after being processed in the plasma
fraction of the blood. This fraction is being injected in the surface layers of the
skin and acts on the principle of mesotherapy. In this procedure the platelets
will stimulate cell proliferation and the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
The use of PRP-therapy
Treatment of hair loss and alopecia; optimizing the effect after the hair
transplant procedure in the clinic – The PRP-therapy will stimulate not only hair
growth of ‘resting’ hair follicles if there are any, but also the transferred hair
follicles after FUE Hair Transplantation procedure.
What to expect after the procedure
The effect is visible 2-3 weeks after the procedure. The recommended
procedures for an optimal effect are 3 in 1 month. In order to maintain the
result specialists recommend 1-2 procedures a year.
Possible side effects
A warm sensation is felt in the injected area due to the generated
biostimulation. It should subside in the next 2-3 days otherwise contact the
doctor who performed the procedure
Contraindications
Blood disorders and autoimmune diseases
Acute or systemic infection
In areas with skin lesions caused by pathological cell proliferation
Taking anticoagulants
Taking medicine that affects the platelet function
After 1 PRP treatment ; After 2 PRP treatments, etc.
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