PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma: Is It An Effective Hair Loss Treatment?

There are several hair loss treatments used around the world. Some prefer hair transplant surgeries while other elect to use over-the-counter pills. Similarly, some people don’t use any of these hair restoration methods instead they give preference to hair replacement systems so that they can get immediate results at an affordable price. However, there are many other methods too that are used to restore hair. Not immediately but the constant use according to the requirements can produce good results. So, in this article, we are going to discuss a hair restoration method known as Platelet-rich plasma, PRP hair treatment.

What is PRP hair treatment?

PRP treatment for hair loss is a treatment that involves the platelet-rich plasma from your blood that is injected into the scalp for the betterment of hair follicles.

The PRP process follows these steps:

• Drawing of blood (mostly from the arm)
• The blood is spun into a centrifugal machine to separate its components
• Platelet-rich plasma is injected into the syringe
• It is therefore injected into the scalp where the hair follicles are weak

After this procedure, you’re good to go home. You will be given some medications that work together with the treatment to produce satisfactory results. This procedure is also available in third world countries like Pakistan at much cheaper price. You can easily book online your consultation session for PRP hair treatment in Islamabad.

Is PRP treatment worth it?

A PRP treatment is worth giving a try. The success rate of the PRP treatment is 60-80% in both men and women.  However, follow-up treatments are required to get the desired results. A single treatment is not enough to get what you want.

Moreover, the effectiveness of the treatment depends upon the level of your platelets. A higher level of platelets in your plasma means you can expect good results.

Is PRP effective for hair loss?

The PRP treatment is effective. However, some people are still doubtful regarding its effectiveness and haven’t given a definite answer to this query. This is one of the studies and research that has been done to witness the effectiveness of PRP injections.

• In 2015, 10 people were observed who received treatment for 3 months, every 2-3 weeks a PRP injection. The results indicated improvement in the number of hair, the thickness of the hair, and the stamina of the roots. So, the overall outcome was positive but to be conclusive, 10 people is a very small number.

Are PRP injections a permanent solution to hair loss?

PRP injections are not a permanent solution to hair loss. The initial results are noticeable between 10-12 months. After the results, you need to visit your doctor and get regular touch-ups for some time to maintain the regrowth of fresh hair.

What are the side effects of PRP treatment?

There are no serious side effects of platelet-rich plasma injection. As it includes the injecting of the patient’s blood components into his scalp. This is why the risk of side effects is lower. Still, the possible side effects include

• Blood vessel injury
• Nerve injury
• Infection on the injected area
• Side  effects from the anesthesia include muscle pain

Who should avoid PRP treatment?

This treatment is not risky for men and women. But there are certain conditions when you do not qualify for the treatment. In that case, treatment might be hazardous to you or it might be ineffective.

• A person who has a medical condition that could spread by the use of injection
• Someone who has an infection
• Someone who has a skin disease
• A patient of blood disorder
• Low level of platelet patient
• Someone who has a chronic diseases

All these people are not given the treatment. There are many more reasons to not qualify for the treatment. If you plan to get PRP injections then visit your doctor and seek his advice regarding the treatment. If a person is not eligible for PRP treatment then that person can go for surgical treatment procedure too.