HAIR RESTORATION 101: PRP THERAPY

Hair loss is a difficult experience. When experiencing hair loss, one also begins to see the change in hair quality. They start to become thinner and more brittle. Even that can be emotionally exhausting to deal with. There are various treatment options available, but not all might be helpful. We are always on the lookout for an effective and natural treatment option which can combat hair loss and improve hair quality. PRP Hair Toronto is a non-surgical, simple and natural treatment for hair restoration. It makes use of the platelet-rich plasma present in the blood to repair damaged hair follicles. Here is all that you need to know about this treatment.

What happens during PRP?

The platelet-rich plasma that is present in the blood contains active growth factors which are used for stimulating hair growth. For extracting the platelet-rich plasma, a sample of blood is drawn from the patient. This is blood is placed in a centrifuge where it is spun at very high speeds till the stem cells or platelets are separated from other blood components. This plasma that has been separated is injected back into the scalp using a tiny needle. A small amount of plasma is left close to the hair follicles, which helps in the stimulation of hair growth. It works by repairing dormant or damaged hair follicles, which restores and stimulates hair growth. With time, the quality of hair produced improves, and hair growth is accelerated.

Can it be paired with other procedures?

PRP can also be paired with hair transplantation if you want. During their transplantation, the follicles are extracted from the donor area to the targeted area. The surgeon needs to ensure the survival of grafts. As hair follicles are away from their natural blood supply for a while, it can be difficult to ensure the survival of all grafts. Pairing hair transplantation with PRP can help improve the survival rate of the transplanted follicles. As PRP can repair damaged hair follicles and enable the formation of blood vessels, pairing these procedures can be helpful.

What is a platelet?

Before undergoing the surgery, it is crucial to have an understanding of what a platelet is and how it can help. The blood contains various elements like platelets and red and white blood cells. Red and white blood cells have a nucleus, and platelets don’t. They play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound injury. Whenever there is an injury, chemicals are released that are crucial for the formation of clots. The platelets manipulate the shape and interlock with other platelets to form a barrier. It stops the bleeding of the wound. Interlocked platelets construct the barrier.

How many treatment sittings are required?

For any hair restoration procedure, it is crucial to be patient. It is suggested to undergo 3 treatments with a gap of 1 month between each. To improve efficiency, the gap should be somewhere between 3 to 4 weeks. To maintain the results achieved, it is recommended to repeat the treatment once every year.