Hi all
I was pressured at the last minute to purchase PRP Stem Cell treatment during my hair transplant. Luckily I negotiated a big discount so didn't pay their asking price. Is it complete snake oil to get more money out of customers or is there some potential benefit to it with some supporting evidence.
I did research this myself before purchase and it did seem that there was some evidence to support it. Maybe it will increase the likelihood of graft survival? I have sebehorric dermatitis and the salesman said that because of this he wants to give my grafts the best chance of survival hence why he strongly recommends it.
This website seems to suggest there is evidence to support it may work
https://www.dovepress.com/platelet-rich-plasma-and-its-use-in-hair-regrowth-a-review-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-DDDT
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Below is a description of what they provided:-
Restoring hair to be stronger by using stem cells from your own blood.
PRP StamCell or PRP (Platelet Concentration) is a platelet concentration 3-4 times higher than platelets in the bloodstream. The platelet concentration is suitable for treatment. There should be approximately 1,000,000 platelets per microliter.
PRP is obtained by centrifuging the blood using a centrifuge.
PRP consists of various substances. that helps blood clotting Help build and promote the formation of blood vessels. Stimulates the growth and division of skin cells, bones, collagen, helping the wound heal faster.
Benefits of PRP in Hair Loss
As for the treatment of hair loss, thinning hair, the doctor has already used PRP. Can slow down the symptoms of thinning hair and help me come back stronger.
PRP improves the results of hair transplantation. The rate of hair growth is greater. and also help thin hair Thicker and stronger as well.
PRP process
Take about 20-30 ml of blood from the arm with the addition of anticoagulant. and then centrifuged in a centrifuge.
Remove the PRP portion and inject it back into the scalp. by applying an anesthetic together with pre-treatment anesthetic injection
treatment effect
Results will be seen after 3-4 months by following the treatment by a video trichogram and photographs.
Treatment results vary depending on the condition of thinning hair before the procedure.
Do it every 1 month. It is recommended to repeat 3-5 times.
Can be used in conjunction with other treatments such as hair follicle stimulation laser, Triple H Program or the use of small needles to poke hair vitamins into the scalp. including taking medications and vitamins to nourish the hair roots to increase efficiency