Hair loss is a usual phenomenon that every individual undergoes at some point in their life. While some are minimally affected, many are marginally affected. It affects the image and esteem, both of prime importance for an individual to interact confidently with the world outside. But, there is no reason to lose heart because there are many options available with the skin and hair experts for restoring your crowning glory. You can benefit from medicines to surgical and non-surgical treatment options, one of which is the PRP treatment. PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma, and the results of this treatment are outstanding.

How is PRP treatment beneficial for hair growth?

PRP treatment stimulates the hair follicles for a fuller and faster growth. It is a new form of therapy that promises to show excellent results in patients undergoing the treatment.

Typically, men or women suffering from pattern baldness symptoms have shown a great response to the treatment, improving the quality and quantity of hair growth.

Dr. Harikiran Chekuri swears by the results of the PRP procedure since he has provided this treatment to numerous patients for both skin and hair.

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That said, he also advises during the consultation that if you are already balding, then a hair transplant combined with PRP treatment is an excellent treatment plan for long-lasting results.

But for you to be convinced by this advice, you need to know first-hand why and how PRP works wonders. So read on to learn more about PRP.

What is PRP therapy?

Platelet Rich Plasma therapy involves drawing enough blood from your body to procure enough plasma and platelets to inject your scalp into the affected areas.

When the PRP is injected, it stimulates and maintains hair’s natural growth by boosting the blood flowing to the scalp and the follicles. It thickens your hair shaft due to the nutrition received from the blood.

PRP is often recommended as a combination treatment plan for faster results.

How many sittings will you need for PRP?

You may require up to four sittings at an interval of 4 to 6 weeks based on your personal assessment by the doctor.

What to expect for your PRP procedure appointment?

When you go for a consultation, please ensure that you have informed the doctor about all your past and present medical history and the information on ongoing medications, especially if you are on blood thinners. Also, let him know of your allergies.

The procedure is carried out in 3 steps.

  • Step 1: Drawing the blood and spinning it in the centrifuge machine to separate the blood components.
  • Step 2: 10 minutes of spinning in the centrifuge results in the separation of
    • Red blood cells
    • Platelet-rich plasma
    • Platelet poor plasma.
  • Step 3: Platelet-rich plasma is filled in syringes and injected into your scalp where required.

Are there any side effects of PRP?

Since you are being injected with your own blood component, there is no threat of passing infectious diseases. You are, however, susceptible to the regular side effects of mildly invasive procedures like

  • damaged nerves or blood vessels,
  • Infection,
  • Scar tissue,
  • Calcification at injected spots.

You may also be prone to anesthesia side effects. So if you are aware of your situation, inform the doctor.

IS PRP long-lasting?

Since it is not a permanent solution, you may need to do it frequently, at predetermined intervals.

The schedule will be fixed depending on the treatment results that you undergo for the first time.

Each individual responds differently to the treatment due to the kind of food you intake. A protein-rich diet will show better results and may give you the advantage of needing fewer repetitions of the treatment.

How successful is the PRP treatment procedure?

If you show good results after four sittings of the treatment, then Dr, Harikiran is likely to plan your treatments every six months to give consistency in your hair growth.

As mentioned earlier, PRP does not help if you have bald patches. You may need to go for a hair transplant, the results of which are better obtained by combining PRP treatment.

To Conclude:

Don’t let the quality of your life be impacted by something that you can very much seek treatment for.

Be rest assured that Dr. Harikiran is one of the best in hair transplants, and his advice will be genuinely beneficial for you.

Schedule an appointment with him at Redefine clinic in Hyderabad if you feel inclined to know more about the process.