New Technology Helps Grow Hair with Body’s Own Platelets:
Eclipse PRP Hair Treatment and Restoration.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an exciting new and easy treatment option for hair loss. Around the country patients have been seeing incredible results with this simple and effective treatment. Not only is PRP easy to administer, it is also a cost effective alternative to hair transplantation that can produce good results at a fraction of the cost.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been used in the medical community for years. Studied in over 6,500 published scientific papers, the use of PRP has been used as a regenerative treatment for decades. PRP has shown great effectiveness in the process of wound healing, tissue rejuvenation, accelerating recovery from injuries and most recently PRP has become another treatment option for those suffering from hair loss due to its hair regrowth potential.
Hair loss can be a frustrating and challenging problem to treat but thanks to PRP there is now a more affordable, low risk option available. Published studies suggest that the growth factors in PRP play an important role in regulating hair follicle function, making it an effective treatment for both male and female-pattern hair loss.
The basic premise of the treatment is when the growth factors in PRP are injected into the affected areas of the scalp, they send cellular signals to reverse the miniaturization of hair follicles, helping them to produce thicker, stronger and longer hair which in turn results in a fuller head of hair with better coverage and less shedding.
How is this treatment performed?
It is a very quick and easy procedure. At the time of treatment a small blood sample is obtained from the patient, this blood is collected in a special blood tube designed for PRP, the tube is then spun in a special PRP centrifuge machine at a high speed in order to separate the platelets from the red blood cells. This high concentrate of isolated platelets is the PRP (AKA “liquid gold”). After the PRP is ready, it is then injected into the areas of the scalp where there is evidence of weak or thinning growth.
A typical protocol includes an initial series of 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart with a maintenance treatment needed approximately every 6-9 months.
What are the risks of a PRP Hair Treatment?
There are very few risks associated with this treatment. Since the treatment utilizes cells from within your own body, there is no risk of allergic reaction, disease transmission, side effects or drug reactions.
The most common side effect is localized tenderness, mild discomfort or localized inflammation. Patients are able to easily manage this mild discomfort with over-the-counter Tylenol.
There is relatively no downtime or recovery period, patients are able to return to their regular routine immediately after treatment and can shower and shampoo that same evening.
Can PRP be combined with other therapies?
Yes. PRP may be used as an adjunct to or in combination with medications like finasteride or minoxidil or other therapies such as low level laser, nutritional supplementation and hair transplantation.
How do I know if PRP is right for me?
If you are suffering from increased shedding, decreased volume, weakening of hair quality, increase in hair breakage or a loss of coverage on the scalp, you may be a candidate for PRP hair growth treatment. A complete consultation will be necessary to make the final determination.