SCALP PRP
Harness the power of your body's "natural" repair system to rejuvenate your hair!
PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP) is derived from your own blood and contain abundant growth factors that can trigger hair cell turnover, stimulate collagen production, and promote tissue rejuvenation in treated areas.
PRP'S SAFETY has been established for over 20 years for its wound healing properties. It's effectiveness has been proven across multiple disciplines including Orthopedics to speed up healing of small fractures and treat arthritis; Sports Medicine to facilitate healing of sports-related soft tissue injuries; Dentistry to help graft bone for implants and restore large gingival defects from extracted tooth; ENT/maxillofacial surgery for sinus elevations; Dermatology for chronic wound healing; Podiatry; Cardiovascular Surgery; Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, and Cosmetic Medicine.
HAIR BENEFITS OF PRP
Along with the benefit of using your own tissue therefore virtually eliminating allergies, there is the potential benefit of mobilizing your own stem cells for your benefit. PRP has shown promising results in rejuvenating the hair by:
- repairing damaged hair root
- reducing hair loss
- awakening dormant follicles
- triggering and maintaining the growth phase
- increasing blood supply, thereby increasing nutrient delivery to hair cells
- increasing hair shaft thickness, thus promoting growth of stronger, thicker hair
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- suitable for all skin types
- minimal down time because of speedy healing
- very safe (minimal risks; allergy risk eliminated)
- no general anesthesia required
LIMITATIONS OF PRP
It is not designed to replace benefits of hair transplant surgery for more advanced cases of hair loss. It cannot treat severe cases of autoimmune-induced hair loss like Alopecia Areata Totalis. Minimal improvement is predictable in persons with drug, alcohol, and tobacco usage.
TREATMENT AREAS
Areas typically treated for hair rejuvenation include:
- scalp
- beard/ facial hair
WORLDPRP SYSTEM
At MD Aesthetics & Health Services, we use the "WORLDPRP" system - a top-of-the-line and leader in extracting a very concentrated PRP (up to 3.5x platelet concentration) in the shortest amount of time (3-min centrifuge time only) through a completely natural process free of contaminants. Moreover, the WORLDPRP system produces a large volume of PRP (up to 14 ml) from one flask in just one spin cycle, thus providing maximum area of coverage and versatile options for hair treatment in one visit.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
On your INITIAL VISIT, we will discuss your goals, perform a thorough assessment and formulate a treatment plan unique to your specific area(s) of concern.
Consultation and treatment may be provided on the same visit at our discretion.
Depending on extent of hair loss, treatment performed on initial visit may take 60-70 minutes. Subsequent treatments take only 30-45 minutes.
PROCEDURE:
- PRP treatment starts with drawing 23 mL of blood from your arm - a relatively small amount compared to blood donation which can remove 500ml.
- Collected blood is spun in the centrifuge, which separates the blood components from the Plaletelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Once extracted, PRP is delivered into the scalp by fine needle injection or thousands of tiny pricks using a microneedle or micro-channel device.
There are evidence to suggest that anesthetic can reduce the effectiveness of PRP, hence we do not recommend application of a topical anesthetic for optimum results. That said, if you prefer the application of a local anesthetic prior to your treatment, we can certainly do so for you.
RESULTS:
- Effects are generally visible at 4-6 weeks and continue to improve with subsequent treatments over 3-6 months.
- A minimum of 3 treatments, 4 - 6 weeks apart is recommended for optimal results.
- Maintenance treatments every 6 -12 months are recommended for longer-lasting results.
- Current data shows results may last 18 - 24 months. Of course, all individuals are different so there will be variations from one person to the next.