Thinning hair can appear at a younger age than you expect, and it can make you self-conscious. Medications can help, but these can have negative side effects, and not everyone is a good candidate. PRP hair restoration uses your own blood for a safe, effective way to rejuvenate your thinning hair.
What is PRP Hair Restoration?
Thinning hair or hair loss can occur for many reasons. In general, hair looks thinner when fewer follicles are producing hairs. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) uses a sample of your blood and extracts healing factors that give you a healthier scalp and more active follicles. This causes new, healthy growth of your own hair that makes you feel more confident.
How Does PRP Therapy Work?
Platelet-rich plasma is created by taking a sample of your blood and spinning it in a centrifuge. This separates the blood into layers, and your Awaken Aesthetics provider will extract the layer that contains the platelets. Platelets are produced in the blood, where they form an important part of the healing process. In your scalp, they trigger new blood vessel formation to nourish hair growth and stimulate resting follicles to reactivate.
How Long Does it Take to See Results from PRP Hair Restoration?
PRP results will develop over several weeks as your follicles become active. Most people will see noticeable hair growth within a few months. You will usually have a series of treatments to achieve your desired results, often spaced one month and then six months apart. New hair will grow at the same pace as your other hair, so it can take months to grow in fully, depending on how long your hair is.
Is There Any Downtime After PRP Hair Restoration?
Your scalp may feel sensitive and swollen for a few days after treatment. Avoid irritating products, and do not scrub your head. You can return to light activities immediately and most regular activities after 48 hours. People with low-activity jobs can usually return immediately. Your provider will give you detailed aftercare instructions and recommendations for other ways to support your hair growth.
Am I a Good Candidate for PRP Therapy?
Since PRP hair restoration uses your own platelets, the risk of complications is extremely low. PRP is widely used in sports medicine and other fields to treat joint, muscle, and ligament injuries. It can also be used to improve and enhance the skin. Good candidates for PRP therapy have achievable goals. You should not have this treatment if you have an infection or active skin condition on your scalp or certain blood conditions.
Dr. Attenello gave me back my confidence after doing such a great job with restoring my hair. I think everyone has their own insecurities but for me as a guy, it was my hairline and thinning crown. I had a previous transplant years ago that went well but unfortunately hair continues to fall out. New tech that they didn’t have decades ago thankfully made it a lot easier to go through this time around. She definitely understands the artistry of how to make hair transplants look natural and not weird like those old hair plugs which is super important.
Take the Next Step
Want to learn more about what you can expect from PRP hair restoration? Schedule a consultation at Awaken Aesthetics in Torrance, CA, to learn more by calling (310) 791-2233.