PRP to Treat Hair Loss

As well as this, certain medical conditions can lead to balding, such as alopecia areata. Bald spots, patches, or visibility of the scalp beneath the hair can lead a person to become self-conscious of their looks, especially if their condition continues to progress over time. In such cases, treatments are available to restore hair volume and give patients a more confident outlook.

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is a widely trusted biological treatment designed to restore hair fullness. It offers patients a low-risk, natural hair restoration treatment option, without the need for extensive surgery or downtime. At the Hair Doctor Sydney clinic, Dr Mirabelle and her team design tailored PRP treatment plans according to the patient’s aesthetic goals and preferences. Book your consultation to find out how this excellent treatment option can help you get fuller, healthier hair.

How PRP works

Platelet-rich plasma is a proven hair restoration treatment that involves injecting a blood sample into the balding site. The treatment harnesses the health-promoting platelets within the blood in order to stimulate and strengthen the hair follicles naturally. There are three stages of a PRP hair restoration treatment:

• Extraction of a blood sample. The sample is taken from the patient’s own body, which means there is very little risk of adverse reactions.
• The sample is processed through a centrifuge. This is done to separate the components and increase the platelet concentration within the plasma.
• The platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the balding areas of the patient’s scalp to stimulate hair growth.

When injected, the bioactive proteins in the PRP sample work to promote tissue regeneration and an increase in blood flow. This increased activity triggers the activation of hair follicles, causing the shafts to increase in width. As a result, the hair is able to grow in fuller, thicker, and healthier.

Benefits

PRP therapy offers many benefits to patients seeking healthier, fuller hair. The treatment has seen a continual increase in popularity due to the successful results enjoyed by many patients. The benefits include:

• Increases the number of active hair follicles
• Stimulates and strengthens the hair to prevent future hair loss
• Helps fight the early stages of balding
• Natural treatment, meaning a low risk of reactions
• Helps promote hair growth after transplants
• Proven results with minimal downtime

Ideal candidates

Prior to seeking PRP to treat hair loss, you should speak to a professional to ensure you are a suitable candidate. PRP is suitable for a wide range of people concerned about hair balding or thinning. For example, it is often beneficial for men and women experiencing the early stages of androgenic alopecia, which causes progressive hair loss. It can also be a great way to encourage good results after a hair transplant.

Patients with certain medical conditions may not be suitable for the treatment. This means it is worth discussing your hair loss and general health with a professional before you go ahead. A consultation with us at the Hair Doctor Sydney clinic will help determine if you are a good candidate for PRP treatments.

What to expect

After we have developed a treatment plan suited to you, we can go ahead with your PRP treatment. The procedure generally does not take longer than an hour to complete. First, Dr Mirabelle will use a syringe to extract a blood sample from your arm. This sample will then be processed to create the ideal concentration of platelets to be injected into the balding area of the scalp. Dr Mirabelle may apply a topical numbing to ensure maximum comfort, and a series of injections will be made, usually between 15 and 20. These injections are administered in a grid pattern in order to ensure widespread and even distribution.

The result is a stimulation of hair follicles and healthy blood flow, encouraging healthier, thicker hair to grow.