What is PRP
PRP treatment is a nonsurgical, natural and safe method of treating hair loss for both men and women. It works by utilizing the patient’s own growth factors that occur naturally in blood – These growth factors are found in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) portion of whole blood.
The PRP preperation, consists essentially of platelets and other blood components such as plasma, vitamins and minerals. Platelets are responsible for healing and contain active molecules called growth factors, which allow for the natural healing of damaged tissue.
These growth factors are extremely effective in stimulating hair follicles to produce thicker, fuller and healthier hair.
PRP and AHS
Advantages of PRP
- Non-surgical
- Regenerative properties of platelets
- Natural treatment
- Autologous product feature of PRP
- Simple and efficient technique
- No risk of rejection or allergic reactions
Who is PRP suitable for?
PRP is suitable for men and women suffering certain types of alopecia or general hair thinning who are looking to prevent further hair loss without surgery.
PRP has great potential and can be offered as an additive effective treatment for rejuvenation of hair.
What does the treatment involve?
PRP treatment takes around 30 minutes and is performed in certain AHS clinics. Several sessions may be required and will be advised upon consultation.
The process is much like a blood test. A blood sample is taken aseptically from the patients’ arm and is collected into a special density gradient blood tube.
The blood collected is immediately spun in a centrifuge which separates the quality platelet rich plasma from the red blood cells to yield a >80 % concentration recovery of platelets for the preparation of PRP.
The platelet rich plasma preparation is recovered into a syringe and aseptically injected into the scalp at the affected hair loss area.
*Your clinician will discuss with you how many treatments you require for optimum results.
Side Effects
Although uncommon, adverse events reported with PRP are mainly inflammatory related after injection such as pain, heat and redness but these occur in a small number of patients and resolve quickly.