Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a safe, effective way to reverse thinning and receding hair for those searching for a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical hair restoration option.
When researching hair restoration options in Houston, Texas, you may come across medications, serums, and surgeries as options to reverse your hair loss. PRP is not a medication and does not require surgery. On the contrary, PRP is created from the patient’s own blood and has little risk of rejection or unwanted side effects.
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What Causes Hair Loss?
Hair loss can be caused for several reasons, such as genetics, environmental factors, lack of vitamins or malnutrition, hormones, certain health conditions, and/or certain medications. At Campbell Health Center, our hair restoration technique uses Platelet-Rich Therapy (PRP) to help men and women restore actively thinning hair without the use of surgery, hair plugs, serums, or medications.
Platelet-Rich Plasma is a good option for those suffering from hair loss due to the following:
- Traction Alopecia – hair loss due to tight hairstyles or hair pulling
- Hereditary pattern baldness (Male Pattern Baldness and Female Pattern Baldness) – genetic hair loss
- Alopecia areata – patches of hair loss due to an autoimmune disorder
- Hair loss that didn’t grow back after certain medical treatments like chemotherapy
- Those who didn’t have success with Finasteride and Minoxidil
What is PRP and How Does it Help with Hair Restoration?
PRP uses the body’s natural healing mechanisms to restore hair growth. Blood is composed of both solid and liquid parts. The solid is red blood cells, while the liquid is plasma. The plasma is what our doctors are interested in. Plasma contains healing factors that help the body clot blood and heal wounds.
A 2018 study*, investigating PRP’s effectiveness at re-growing thinning hair in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) sufferers, showed promising results in reversing thinning hair.
The study also revealed the PRP procedure’s safety issues, side effects, and downtime were minimal.
Below are the steps taken when creating Platelet-Rich Plasma:
- A small blood sample will be drawn from the patient
- This sample then goes through a process where it is spun in a machine called a centrifuge
- The centrifuge separates the red blood cells from the plasma
- The plasma will then be collected into a syringe
- This plasma is micro-needled into the scalp in thinning areas
What is micro-needling?
Micro-needling is a process where a specially designed tool containing many fine needles is rolled over the scalp while applying the extracted PRP. The procedure is quick and does not require recovery time after the treatment.
Many find the process to be only minimally irritating and most people experience little to no pain. After micro-needling, you may notice some redness and mild bruising, but this should clear up in 4-5 days.
Hair Loss Treatments and Solutions for Men and Women
Restoring your hair with PRP does not involve hormones, annoying topical creams, or foams.
Unlike hair transplant surgery, PRP allows for hair re-growth that is natural in appearance and does not require grafting, cutting, or surgery of any type. There is also little risk of infection or rejection.
Both men and women can experience hair loss in their lifetime. By the time a man is 30 years old, there is a 25% chance that he will display some hair loss. Hair loss for women usually starts a little later, after the age of 40. 40% of women experience some hair loss by the age of 50. Genetics play a significant factor, and hair loss may occur at any age in both men and women.
PRP is an effective non-pharmaceutical hair restoration option for men and women
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In addition, there are health factors that contribute to hair loss that are not caused by genetics. So, if you are noticing unusual shedding or thinning, it is crucial to see a doctor and determine the cause.
If you are seeking a non-surgical hair restoration option in Houston, Texas, call us today at 832-402-6911 to schedule an appointment. Our doctors are here to help and will provide you with information and answer any questions you may have about restoring thinning hair with PRP.
*Stevens. (2018, September 21). Platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: A review of the literature and proposed treatment protocol. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6374694/